Standard Definition or High Definition 
High Definition

Power Supply (rated) 
7.4 V DC (battery pack: BP-955), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)

Recording/Codec 
Signal System: NTSC and PAL
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Color Space: 4:2:0
Maximum Bit Rate: 24Mbps
Canon Log Gamma: Available
File Format: AVCHD

Recording Options:

Audio 
24 Mbps Mode: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz

All Other Modes: Dolby Digital AC3

Built-in Microphone: L/R

External Audio Inputs: 2 - XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)

External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)

Recording Channel Selection: 

This is used to set the allocation of the audio channels:

CH1/CH2: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.

CH1/CH1: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH1 signals are allocated to the R output channel.

CH2/CH2: The CH2 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.

ALL CH/ALL CH: Signals obtained by mixing the CH1 and CH2 signals are allocated to the L and R output channels.

XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB, +6dB or +12 dB

Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB

Phantom Power: Available; +48V

Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting

1KHz Tone: Available: Available; -12, -18, or -20 dB

Image Sensor 
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor (single-panel) equivalent to Super 35mm

Sensor Size: 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2 mm diagonal); 6.4 ?m cell pitch

Scanning System: Progressive

Number of Sensors: 1

Filter: RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)

Imaging Processor: DIGIC DV III

Effective Pixels 
Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)

Total Pixels 
Approx. 9.84 megapixels (4206 x 2340)

Max. Movie Recording Time 
(1) Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card
(2) Number of slots: 2
Note: Movie and photo recording is enabled. Also, custom pictures (20 files) and settings of data such as menus can be recorded.
Recording media operation results: A list of cards that can be used for recording will be provided separately.
Clips of 59.94 Hz and 50.00 Hz modes cannot be stored together on a single media device.
The maximum continuous recording time is 12 hours. When this time has elapsed, recording will stop automatically. When continuous recording is performed, data is divided up in 2 GB files. When 50 files are recorded for 1 clip, recording will stop automatically.

Lens 
Interchangeable: EF mount for compatibility EF, EF-S and EOS Cinema lens systems (non-PL).

Focusing System 
Manual; One-Shot AF 
Autofocus system is available; AF is dependent on interchangeable lenses

Max. Shutter Speed 
1/2000 sec.

ISO Range 
320 to 20,000 in 1-step and 1/3-step increments

ND Filter Settings 
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops

White Balance 
AWB, Kelvin setting (setting range: 2000K to 15000K), daylight, tungsten, set A, set B

Frame Rate 
NTSC: 60i, 30p, 24p 
PAL: 50i, 25p

Minimum Illumination 
59.94 Hz: 0.3 lux 
50 Hz: 0.25 lux

Illumination Correction 
Available

Genlock Terminal 
N/A

HD/SD-SDI Terminal 
N/A

Timecode Terminals 
N/A

Viewfinder 
0.24-inch (0.61 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio
Equivalent to approx. 1.555 million dots (960 x RGB x 540), 100% field of view ratio

LCD Screen (Monitor Unit) 
3.5-inch (8.8 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio
Equivalent to approx. 922,000 dots (640 x RGB x 480), 100% field of view ratio

Microphone 
Stereo (electret condenser microphone)

Recording Media 
SD Card x2 (Video, Still Images (JPEG), Custom Picture Data*, Clip

Metadata, and menu settings); SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported; MMC Cards are not supported

*Custom Picture Data and settings is not compatible with data from others Canon models

USB Terminal 
mini-B, Hi-Speed USB

Video Terminal 
3.5 mm 4-pole mini jack out only

Audio Terminal 
2 - Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level) in Handle unit

HDMI Terminal 
Yes (Type A) Time code can be superimposed

AV Mini-terminal/Headphone Terminal 
3.5mm stereo mini-jack

WFT Terminal 
N/A

Operating Temperature Range 
Performance requirements: 0°C to 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
Operating requirements: 0°C to 45°C, 60% (relative humidity)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 
C100 (Body plus Thumb Rest):
Approx. 5.3 x 6.7 x 5.1 in (135 x 170 x 129 mm)

C100 (Body plus Grip):
Approx. 7.2 x 6.7 x 5.1 in (182 x 170 x 129 mm)

C100 (Body plus Thumb Rest plus handle):
Approx. 5.6 x 11.1 x 9.3 in (142 x 281 x 236 mm)

C100 (Body plus Grip plus handle):
Approx. 7.2 x 11.1 x 9.3 in (182 x 281 x 236 mm)

Weight (not including lens) 
Main Unit: 
C100 Body: Approx. TBA lb. / TBA g

Grip: Approx. 8.1 oz. / 230 g
Handle Unit: Approx. TBA oz. / TBA g
BP-955 Battery: 7.8 oz / 220g
SD Cards x 2: 0.14 oz / 4g