Dimensions of Canon XL2E.
I think you have chosen the right camcorder as Canon XL2E to use it as your personal use because it is much smaller camcorder according to its features provided in it. The dimensions of Canon XL2E are 8.9 inches in width, 19.5 inches in depth and 8.7 inches in height. This camera is bit longer but as you are a photographer by profession, It would not be problematic for you. It weighs 5.3 lbs.
Interfaces in Canon XL2E.
Interfaces provided in the Canon XL2E are as follows. Canon XL2E contains S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), FireWire / DV / i.Link, Headphones Jack as an output interfaces. And it has same for the input interfaces except headphones. Microphone is an external device which is optional and it has in built also.