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Canon

XF605

1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.

$4,500

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

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Panasonic

AG-CX350

Broadcast 4K camcorder with 1-inch 15MP MOS sensor, 20x zoom, 10-bit ALL-Intra/HEVC, HLG, 3G-SDI, dual XLR, and NDI|HX option.

$5,995

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

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XF605 is 1.9 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF605

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

Wins

1categories

AG-CX350

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

14 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF605 wins 3 categories·AG-CX350 wins 1 categories
  • AXF605 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
  • BAG-CX350 has higher Resolution (15 MP vs 8.29 MP)
  • AXF605 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 90 %)
  • AXF605 has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs -4 EV)

Key specs at a glance

XF605AG-CX350
Resolution8.29 MP15 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max51,20051,200
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop8-stop
Weight580 g580 g
Battery520 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

XF605

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AG-CX350

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

XF605 and AG-CX350 share virtually identical body dimensions.

XF605 and AG-CX350 weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XF605 · 72mm AG-CX350

Sensor size, to scale

XF605

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

AG-CX350

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF605AG-CX350
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.5Excellent
9.5Excellent
Landscape
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good
7.0Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

XF605

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 225 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 90 % — higher is better

Reasons to choose

AG-CX350

  • Resolution

    15 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF605

Pros

  • ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
  • ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
  • ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
  • ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
  • ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming

Cons

  • –Large shoulder-style body
  • –Premium broadcast pricing
  • –Fixed 15x zoom lens
  • –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor

AG-CX350

Pros

  • ✓1-inch 15MP MOS (2000 TV lines)
  • ✓4K 10-bit ALL-Intra & HEVC LongG
  • ✓3G-SDI + dual XLR + genlock/timecode
  • ✓Built-in ND + IR cut filter
  • ✓HLG / V-Log L compatible workflow

Cons

  • –Heavy at 1.9 kg body-only
  • –Premium broadcast pricing
  • –Fixed 20x lens
  • –NDI requires optional license

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

XF605
AG-CX350
Resolution
8.29 MP
15 MP✓+81%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
XF605
AG-CX350
Processor
DIGIC DV7
Venus Engine
XF605
AG-CX350
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
XF605
AG-CX350
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, XF605 or AG-CX350?

XF605 scores 10.0/10 versus 10.0/10 for AG-CX350 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the XF605 and AG-CX350?

XF605 is 8.29 MP and AG-CX350 is 15 MP, so the AG-CX350 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the XF605 and AG-CX350 have in-body image stabilization?

XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while AG-CX350 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the XF605 or the AG-CX350?

XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic. AG-CX350 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the XF605 and AG-CX350?

Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.

Do the XF605 and AG-CX350 record 4K video?

XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. AG-CX350: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the XF605 and AG-CX350 weather sealed?

XF605: Yes. AG-CX350: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the XF605 and 520 shots for the AG-CX350, giving the AG-CX350 the edge.

How much does each cost?

XF605 launched at $4,500 and AG-CX350 at $5,995. The XF605 is $1,495 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.