Canon’s new 4K fixed-lens video cameras | XA50, XA55 and XA40 first look

In this video, Kriss provides a quick first look at Canon’s trio of recently announced fixed-lens camcorders, the XA50, XA55 and XA40. He discusses the headline specs and where each camera sits among Canon’s current 4K fixed-lens line-up.
Over the past couple of years, Canon has slowly refreshed its fixed-lens camera offering to include models that are now capable of acquiring 4K footage. Today's announcement ties that newly updated product line together, with the XA40 and XA50/55 occupying the entry-to-mid-level market.
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[@cesarbrasilator]

To be fair, I've been using the XA40 for over a year and it's more than capable of great filmmaking. With the right lighting during production and color grading during post, this little camcorder is a beast.

[@christopherdunn317]

Totally i have had this since Nov 2021 and its great ! truth is sometimes we want so much but will we really use all of it or need it ?

[@EdnaKannan]

Thank you! , which camera model do you use to record this video? Thank you

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

My last Canon was the X1 recording on tape. 15 years ago I think.

[@gunlokman]

Great video - very well presented and straight to the points - unlike some. Thank you for posting.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Maybe you could help me… i own a xa50 i use it for recording dance instructionnals…i was eyeing the c100 mk2 i was wondering if you have worked with it… and even if its older if i would get better image quality?

[@johnj8774]

I'd like to know what camera you used to shoot this video?

[@331slash]

Thanks for doing this, very useful

[@FromClaphamJunction]

Nicely done... clear and informative

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thanks for the positive comment, and for watching! KH

[@marcbmxcool]

does the screen on the XA50 a touchscreen as well?

[@RobVegasShow]

Could you film yourself with the XA 40 / XA 50 with these camcorders? You only find footage on KZbin where people film outside some squirrels or landscapes. Would be great to see some footage like this scene, where the camcorder is filming a person. Is it a good camera for KZbinrs? Another question: There is no App for these camcorders. Will it auto-focus and find your face, or do you need someone behind the cam to adjust everything?

[@tejaspics]

Good review. Would like to see some footage.

[@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899]

The line-up looks good, just a quick question do these camcorders have a lanc port, I have an older consumer grade S- series canon and find for tripod work the wired remote to be essential

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Hey, I can confirm that they both have a 2.5mm mini jack Lanc port. Cheers for watching! KH

[@crooker2]

Looking to upgrade my canon xa25's for live production... Could be the one. Great video. Thanks!

[@charle720225]

helped me a lot thanks

[@palootto4021]

Excellent presentation! Would this be good for independent film making?

[@SteveBurk]

do these work with a wireless remote?

[@JimmyGrant74]

So you can't adjust aperture on this?

[@paulm9943]

whats the music track called?

[@freddoofficiel8948]

bonjour même si j ai cette caméra Canon XA40 pour faire du tournage, mais je n'arrive pas à touver le moyen pour faire des photos, je ne vois pas comment déclencher, par quel bouton ou touche, j'ai beau chercher sur la notice, c'est assez vague. Merci.

[@LightChapel]

what would you choose between Canon XA55 and Sony pxw-x70? I need help. I will be mainly shooting 1) indoor 2) with low light 3) on a tripod 4) live streaming Thanks

[@KingOhis]

Hello - What camera did you go with? I also looking for cameras for my church

[@LightChapel]

O.H Oyakhire I went with Sony and it’s been great. I guess Canon XA55 will be great too.

[@jondoc72]

we need to revolutionate the camcorder market: live upload to icloud for clips and photos, large sensors, robust low light performance, easy share option for facebook, wassap etc, good quality lenses, massive optical zoom, smaller sizing, improved battery etc

[@Dero72]

Yeah! And it also needs to cost 200$ and do the dishes.

[@DERHOF2007]

Is this still a good current day purchase? August of 2022?... referring to the XA50

[@christopherdunn317]

Yes but most likely you will purchase the xa60 now instead of the ax40 !

[@directoremod8075]

I'm getting HDMI issue mine is not working

[@daltonrandall4348]

Where's the footage??

[@Noealz]

I still kinda prefer the Panasonics =p

[@rickpinelli1586]

It is about time that the manufacturers upgrade their fixed lens video cameras. 8K is here and we are still looking at 3-4 year old tech. I prefer a real video camera over a DSLR.

[@NitroXpress]

Almost the same features as you´ll get in a Fuji X-T3 - but the Fuji lacks the nice carry handle and the fixed lens of the Canon Camcorder.

[@AstroLaVista]

and flip screen, if only the fuji's had a flip screen!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

It also lacks professional XLR audio connections and built-in ND-filters. KH

[@StephanHerzog]

Forgot the XA45

[@ssgfilms5485]

Can you attach a fish eye lens on these cameras?

[@MajidVaress]

Hi, I have few questions regarding canon xa55. is there a way to talk to you?

[@mww4612]

I was going to purchase The XA50 from Amazon but i noticed that all the XA50's was renewed????????????????? I wonder why????????????????????

[@DERHOF2007]

That is an option but you were finding them from 3rd party sellers. I just ordered a NEW one directly from Amazon.

[@jondoc72]

where is the massive zoom???

[@DERHOF2007]

From what I understand the bigger the CMOS sensor the more the zoom usually goes down.

[@bobbycratchet3958]

XA50 records 4K at 30fps. I know that because I was gifted one and it's still new in the box. A $2200 camcorder because everybody dropped camcorders in the 90s. In the 80s they were like smartphone at a soccer game.

[@DERHOF2007]

EVERYBODY didn't drop shit. I just ordered the XA50 in 2022... Nothing beats a camcorder for video.

[@Klausjp.ontheroadagain]

paid ad ??/

[@WexPhotoVideo]

No.

[@eddypan007]

Why do they even keep making these one inch sensor lol just get a rx 100v

[@WexPhotoVideo]

I think that's a completely different camera for a completely different job. Cheers for watching! KH

[@sansone9651]

Full Review at Camera-Conspiracy Channel.... Canon, wake up, this is pure shit _Thanks_

[@cheeseofultimatedoom]

If you buy these, girls will laugh at your tiny sensor. The only thing you'll be isolating will be yourself (involuntarily).

[@WexPhotoVideo]

It's not all about size ;) KH

[@Droneaddiction]

Pointless video cameras 🤷🏼‍♂️ technology is also rubbish. Autel evo drone can video 4K at 60 fpm and it’s 10 bit.