--- product_id: 1157228 title: "XA20 Professional Camcorder" brand: "canon" price: "£2131.82" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Canon" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1157228-xa20-professional-camcorder store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # 20x HD Optical Zoom Dual-Band Wi-Fi Connectivity Dual XLR Audio Inputs XA20 Professional Camcorder **Brand:** canon **Price:** £2131.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate your storytelling with pro-level precision and wireless freedom. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** XA20 Professional Camcorder by canon - **How much does it cost?** £2131.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1157228-xa20-professional-camcorder) ## Best For - canon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted canon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Audio Control:** Dual XLR inputs with phantom power and manual gain for crystal-clear sound. - • **Built-In Dual-Band Wi-Fi:** Instantly share and upload your footage wirelessly—stay connected on the go. - • **Cinematic 1080/60p Capture:** Smooth, high-frame-rate video for flawless motion clarity. - • **Versatile 20x HD Zoom Lens:** From wide-angle to telephoto, nail every shot without extra lenses. - • **Advanced Image Stabilization:** Five-axis SuperRange OIS eliminates shake for razor-sharp, professional footage. ## Overview The Canon XA20 Professional Camcorder is a compact powerhouse designed for prosumers and filmmakers seeking high-quality 1080p/60fps video with a versatile 20x HD zoom lens. Featuring a 2.91MP HD CMOS Pro sensor, DIGIC DV 4 processor, and advanced five-axis optical image stabilization, it delivers sharp, cinematic footage even in challenging conditions. Dual XLR audio inputs with phantom power ensure professional sound capture, while built-in dual-band Wi-Fi enables seamless wireless file transfer. Its detachable handle expands audio and control options, and infrared shooting mode adds low-light versatility, making the XA20 ideal for event videography, documentaries, and run-and-gun shooting. ## Description The XA20 is a compact, "run-and-gun" HD camcorder with an impressive optical performance from a powerful new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a new 8-Blade Circular Aperture, capable of focusing down to just 23.6 inches (60cm). Other features include a 3.5-inch OLED Touch Panel Display with the equivalent of 1.23 million dots of resolution, Tiltable electronic viewfinder, multiple HD/SD recording rates - including 24p for a "cinematic" look - together with a choice of industry-standard MP4 (up to 35 Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) codecs. The high image quality and recording versatility make the XA20 ideal for independent and documentary filmmaking, as well as event videography and educational institutions. In addition to reducing horizontal and vertical shaking, five-axis SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization eliminates rolling and other artifacts, for sharper images no matter how the camcorder is moved. A new automatic correction circuit can substantially reduce image distortion, thereby producing better-looking videos. A detachable handle offers increased control functionality, with a built-in microphone holder and XLR-format audio inputs. Infrared shooting with little to zero ambient light offers additional flexibility during, for example, surveillance and wildlife projects; the detachable handle also includes an IR light. Dual-band, built-in Wi-Fi technology allows easy FTP file transfer and upload to the internet. And intelligent lithium batteries report remaining power and battery-wear levels in one-minute increments to the camcorder, thereby taking the guesswork out of battery management. Dual SD Card Slots, Using Readily Available, Consumable Media Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System with Powered and Dynamic Modes and Auto On/Off Full Manual Control Two Phantom-powered XLR Audio Inputs with Manual Gain Ultra-compact Form Factor with De Review: Great step up from DSLR video - If you're shooting video with a Canon MkIII or a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema, you may not like this camera. If you're thinking of stepping up from one of the Canon Rebel cameras though, I've found it to be well worth it. Here a few reasons why... * 60 Frames per second - I shoot a lot of sports videos. The original XA-10 didn't offer 60 fps and I ruled it out right away. Some DSLR's might but I found the rolling shutter to be too much to overcome. My sport videos are pristine now. * Real audio - I need to have have a visual audio meter on the screen and a headphone jack. DSLR's might have a Magic Lantern firmware upgrade available but can you count on it? Nearly a year later, there still wasn't one for my T4i like I had with my T3i. Canon should build that into the firmware but they won't. And yes, real audio means real XLR microphones too but it still has a 3.5mm mic-in jack. * Fast start-up - I found trying to get a DSLR setup with audio and focus to be a bit of a pain for run & gun type shooting. The ergonomics of the XA-20 makes it much easier. The whole unit is easier to carry. * 20x Optical Zoom - I had all sorts of lenses for my DSLR. You need the gamut to get the right shot. It also meant having to take all the lenses with you. The built-in 20x optical zoom gives me enough wide and telephoto options without having to bring a whole camera bag with me. I've found the picture quality to be very good. No it's no the same as having a fast prime on my camera but you know what, it's pretty darn good and so much easier to work with. * Remote - It's nice having a remote again. I do a lot of self videos for training purposes and I forgot how convenient it is to have a remote to start/stop/zoom. There are lots of other reasons and some reviewers have covered those well already. Your mileage my vary but I do at least think it's a worthy consideration if you're looking to upgrade and you're primarily using a consumer DSLR for video. Review: It's all you'll ever really need in a prosumer camcorder - I bought this video camera to upgrade my HG20. The HG20 is hard disk based and is overall a good camera. Has served me well. But I wanted an upgrade. Some of the earlier Canon cameras did not come with a Wide Angle - so that was an extra 200 add-on for my HG20. This camera has a nice wide angle, and if you disable Dynamic Image Stabilization - it gets even wider. You can have image stabilization going on - just not 'dynamic'. Has XLR inputs, standard 3.5mm, USB, HDMI and all the stuff you'd expect. Also has dual SDXC slots. **By the way - if someone cares to explain this to me ... I bought a 128 GB card, b/c in the manual, on page 37 it says "SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies". Lord must only know what they are talking about, because on page 84 it shows spec for 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB memory cards for both MP3 and AVCHD. Can someone kindly let me know what they may have meant? (Update : Thanks to J.Wales : I totally overlooked MB vs. GB. So, you should be fine with any card from 8-12 8GB, per the manual). I went with the 128 which was a $150 add-on. I did try calling Canon, but their customer service department only knows how to look up spec (the same spec I already looked up before I called). In fact, because they are generalists - you'll most likely know more than the person on the phone - so hopefully that gives you 15 minutes of your life back. Don't bother. The only complaint is the stock battery does not have a long life. So, like on my HG20 (that I had to buy an upgraded lens), with this camera - I'll most likely be dropping another $200 on an extended battery. Truthfully - for $2000 - Canon should have included one. I don't like being nickeled and dimed when spending this kind of $$ ... Oh - if you add the $200 for the extra battery and the $150 I spent on the SDXC card - you're another $350 into a camera. I do believe I read somewhere that they have this same model for overseas markets that have built in flash mem option. Not sure why they didn't include for US markets??? Again - goes back to being nickeled and dimed. I don't like spending $2000 to realize I have to spend another $350 to get the camera how and where I want it to be. (Note to Canon : concentrate on getting NEW customers, not milking your existing customers!!!) Other than that - I'm happy. I do honestly believe this is the best prosumer camera out there. Despite the extra $$ I have to spend, and despite the fact that their customer service and policies on what is included is not what I'd like it to be - I think this is a good camera. (Oh, did I mention optical 20x zoom? That's huge!!). And, for what it's worth - I actually returned the Panasonic x920 to buy this. The Panasonic had trouble focusing in low light (was very twitchy). Canon handles without any problem at all. Plus - when you flip the screen around to film yourself, (podcast, etc.) .. all of the controls are present (unlike the Panasonic). Overall - I'm happy. NOT happy about the battery life. NOT happy that desertcart.com now charges NJ Sales Tax. Not happy that Canon customer service sucks ... But I am happy that I have the right camera that will serve many years of top notch video. Hope this helps the next guy (or gal). Rock ON! ## Features - Newly designed Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens (35mm equivalent: 26.8mm–576mm) with 8-Blade Circular Aperture and Manual Focus Ring. - 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) for high-quality capture of moving subjects; Slow- and Fast-Motion recording; plus Native 24p Recording. - New Canon 2.91 Megapixel HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor and new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor provide high sensitivity and wide dynamic range - Built-in Wi-Fi technology (Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz) allows you to wirelessly share your images and video or send to a PC. - A detachable handle provides expanded audio performance and flexibility including two built-in XLR audio input terminals with phantom power and manual gain control, an infrared emitter and diffuser light, an accessory shoe (cold), an external microphone holder, and zoom control. Infrared shooting mode for extreme low‐light conditions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00C3R16O2 | | Batteries | Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | #226,297 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #649 in Camcorders | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (65) | | Date First Available | April 1, 2013 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2.54 pounds | | Item model number | 8453B002 | | Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US | | Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.1 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Canon - **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, HDMI, Infrared, USB, Wi-Fi - **Flash Memory Type:** SDHC - **Maximum Aperture:** 26.8 f - **Maximum Focal Length:** 576 Millimeters - **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS - **Screen Size:** 3.5 Inches - **Supported Audio Format:** PCM, Dolby Digital/AC-3 - **Video Capture Format:** AVCHD, mpeg-4 - **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p ## Images ![XA20 Professional Camcorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71k2W0BxJYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great step up from DSLR video *by S***L on August 29, 2013* If you're shooting video with a Canon MkIII or a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema, you may not like this camera. If you're thinking of stepping up from one of the Canon Rebel cameras though, I've found it to be well worth it. Here a few reasons why... * 60 Frames per second - I shoot a lot of sports videos. The original XA-10 didn't offer 60 fps and I ruled it out right away. Some DSLR's might but I found the rolling shutter to be too much to overcome. My sport videos are pristine now. * Real audio - I need to have have a visual audio meter on the screen and a headphone jack. DSLR's might have a Magic Lantern firmware upgrade available but can you count on it? Nearly a year later, there still wasn't one for my T4i like I had with my T3i. Canon should build that into the firmware but they won't. And yes, real audio means real XLR microphones too but it still has a 3.5mm mic-in jack. * Fast start-up - I found trying to get a DSLR setup with audio and focus to be a bit of a pain for run & gun type shooting. The ergonomics of the XA-20 makes it much easier. The whole unit is easier to carry. * 20x Optical Zoom - I had all sorts of lenses for my DSLR. You need the gamut to get the right shot. It also meant having to take all the lenses with you. The built-in 20x optical zoom gives me enough wide and telephoto options without having to bring a whole camera bag with me. I've found the picture quality to be very good. No it's no the same as having a fast prime on my camera but you know what, it's pretty darn good and so much easier to work with. * Remote - It's nice having a remote again. I do a lot of self videos for training purposes and I forgot how convenient it is to have a remote to start/stop/zoom. There are lots of other reasons and some reviewers have covered those well already. Your mileage my vary but I do at least think it's a worthy consideration if you're looking to upgrade and you're primarily using a consumer DSLR for video. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's all you'll ever really need in a prosumer camcorder *by B***J on July 6, 2013* I bought this video camera to upgrade my HG20. The HG20 is hard disk based and is overall a good camera. Has served me well. But I wanted an upgrade. Some of the earlier Canon cameras did not come with a Wide Angle - so that was an extra 200 add-on for my HG20. This camera has a nice wide angle, and if you disable Dynamic Image Stabilization - it gets even wider. You can have image stabilization going on - just not 'dynamic'. Has XLR inputs, standard 3.5mm, USB, HDMI and all the stuff you'd expect. Also has dual SDXC slots. **By the way - if someone cares to explain this to me ... I bought a 128 GB card, b/c in the manual, on page 37 it says "SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies". Lord must only know what they are talking about, because on page 84 it shows spec for 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB memory cards for both MP3 and AVCHD. Can someone kindly let me know what they may have meant? (Update : Thanks to J.Wales : I totally overlooked MB vs. GB. So, you should be fine with any card from 8-12 8GB, per the manual). I went with the 128 which was a $150 add-on. I did try calling Canon, but their customer service department only knows how to look up spec (the same spec I already looked up before I called). In fact, because they are generalists - you'll most likely know more than the person on the phone - so hopefully that gives you 15 minutes of your life back. Don't bother. The only complaint is the stock battery does not have a long life. So, like on my HG20 (that I had to buy an upgraded lens), with this camera - I'll most likely be dropping another $200 on an extended battery. Truthfully - for $2000 - Canon should have included one. I don't like being nickeled and dimed when spending this kind of $$ ... Oh - if you add the $200 for the extra battery and the $150 I spent on the SDXC card - you're another $350 into a camera. I do believe I read somewhere that they have this same model for overseas markets that have built in flash mem option. Not sure why they didn't include for US markets??? Again - goes back to being nickeled and dimed. I don't like spending $2000 to realize I have to spend another $350 to get the camera how and where I want it to be. (Note to Canon : concentrate on getting NEW customers, not milking your existing customers!!!) Other than that - I'm happy. I do honestly believe this is the best prosumer camera out there. Despite the extra $$ I have to spend, and despite the fact that their customer service and policies on what is included is not what I'd like it to be - I think this is a good camera. (Oh, did I mention optical 20x zoom? That's huge!!). And, for what it's worth - I actually returned the Panasonic x920 to buy this. The Panasonic had trouble focusing in low light (was very twitchy). Canon handles without any problem at all. Plus - when you flip the screen around to film yourself, (podcast, etc.) .. all of the controls are present (unlike the Panasonic). Overall - I'm happy. NOT happy about the battery life. NOT happy that Amazon.com now charges NJ Sales Tax. Not happy that Canon customer service sucks ... But I am happy that I have the right camera that will serve many years of top notch video. Hope this helps the next guy (or gal). Rock ON! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenomenal Camera *by S***W on September 8, 2014* Phenomenal Camera. I can't even begin to explain how amazing the function vs. the price weighs largely in favor of function. I bought this instead of a Sony 4k handy cam, and I have no regrets because of a few basic features. 1. local WiFi live feed control! I can control the camera from my MacBook! 2. Lens zoom is phenomenal and when you zoom in a long way and focus on a close object, the bokeh blur makes it have cinema quality look. 3. XLR inputs. Two of them. 'nuff said 4. Lens quality, Canon has amazing commercially available lenses. 5. Small and lightweight. (Smaller than initially expected) 6. Dual memory card slot and continuous recording. 7. Auto face tracking! 8. Manual zoom/focal ring as well as the very nifty rocker zoom. 9. The ability to shoot 60 fps in 1080p HD. 10. People ask me all the time if I'm 'with the news' ## Frequently Bought Together - Canon XA20 Professional Camcorder - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN - Wireless Camcorder LANC Remote Control for Sony and Canon with 2.5mm Jack or Remote Jack, Video Zoom, Focus, IRIS and Recording Wireless Remote Controller for Canon Vixia HF G40, G50, G70, G60, XA11 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1157228-xa20-professional-camcorder](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1157228-xa20-professional-camcorder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*