Canon XC10 4K Camcorder real world review, is it better than a DSLR?

Canon XC10 at a glance:

• 4K Wide-Angle 10x Zoom Lens with Image Stabilizer
• 12 Megapixel One-Inch 4K-Compatible CMOS Image Sensor
• DiG!C DV 5 Image Processor
• XF-AVC Codec for 4K 30p and Full HD 60p
• Multiple Recording Modes and Frame Rates
• CFast 4K Recording Technology
• Canon Log and Wide Dynamic Range Gamma
• Image Settings Compatible with Cinema EOS Cameras
• Compact and Ergonomic Design

It’s lightweight, has a killer IS system, and the quality is unlike any other at this price point. Not having to attempt to rack focus quickly on a moving subject (ie Jared) makes using this camera a breeze. The quality I’m getting out of this “c-type” camera could easily serve as my main camera. 4K at 305mbps at 4:2:2 in C-Log doesn’t get much better if you’re a filmmaker on a budget. Achieving that “cinematic” background blur is totally possible with this camera too, as long as you’re fully zoomed out with your subject and background having a decent amount of distance between them–I typically will stand back 25-50 feet from Jared if he’s talking to the camera. Read the review…

Jared Polin sums up his impression in the 14 minutes video below. Btw, the Canon XC10 saw a huge price drop and now is on sale at $1,999.