Does FCPX import AVCHD 1920x1080?

I have a Canon XA10 camcorder which is supported by iMovie and FCPX. When I import through iMovie, my video retains full 1920x1080, but importing the same video in fcpx seems to be reduced in quality. I can import in iMove and then import the iMovie event in fcpx and everything seems fine. Is there a setting in fcpx to retain this res in fcpx? Is the difference my imagination? Please advise.

Yes, FCP X imports AVCHD 1920x1080 in full quality.
All you do is select Import from Camera, with the camera connected and switched on of course, and the Import window should appear.
The only time it may appear of lower quality is if you are importing as a proxy, which you shouldn't be doing normally.

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Does FCPX import AVCHD 1920x1080?

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