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Canon XA20

Canon XA20
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alaScore 84

195 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 195 reviews of Canon XA20. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and image quality. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably.

usability, portability, size, image quality, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon XA20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon XA20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Canon XA20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

43% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon XA20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of Canon XA20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the memory. The price also gets good comments. The portability and size get negative views.

price, memory

durability, size, portability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : David Hague (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

Canon's XA20 Professional Camcorder

 

Some time back we awarded the Canon XA10 Auscam's Camcorder of the Year. It was a truly ground breaking beast with its professional features such as twin XLRs, superb low light capability, brilliant lens and all crammed into a wonderfully ergonomic but...

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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Great camera

 

This camera is exactly the same as the XA25 with the exception that the XA20 does not have an SDI output connection. We had purchased an XA25 about a year ago and were very happy with it's image and features, and we were able to get by without the SDI...

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Pro Product

 

This Pro camcorder is a terrific product. It does everything it's advertised to do. I plan on buying the wide angle lens for it shortly. If you need a small video camera with BIG broadcast-film quality results; this XA 20 will do the job. The overall...

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Versatile camcorder with quality features

 

I purchased this for use by our local senior center. It has exceeded my expectations. There are choices of image format and several resolution choices. The 20X zoom is more than we need. The audio features are very strong. We generally use a tripod but...

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Quality Camera - Great for New Filmmakers

 

I am no expert or experienced with camcorders but so far this XA20 hasn't let me down. I am doing testimonials and training videos to publish on our website and for training presentations and so far its making some high quality videos.

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Fast service

 

Fast service and the product arrived in good shape. I'm definitely looking forward to using my new camera.

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Perfect for Me

 

Great fro on the docs.

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Excellent product

 

This camera is perfect for what I do, which is typically "run and gun" style shooting.

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Super Camcorder

 

Nice simple screen menu with lots of that all important manual control. Having said that, going automatic is a pleasure too. Up to now I have been using DSLRs which can be tricky for subjects that move in and out of focus. The autofocus on this...

Great Picture Quality","Lightweight","Simple Controls

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Super Camcorder

 

Nice simple screen menu with lots of that all important manual control. Having said that, going automatic is a pleasure too. Up to now I have been using DSLRs which can be tricky for subjects that move in and out of focus. The autofocus on this...

Great Picture Quality ; Lightweight ; Simple Controls

Nov, 2015
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