Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X70

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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X70

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 70D conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X70 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X70 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X70 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 80D
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Differences

Canon 70D advantages over Fujifilm X70

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

920 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
65 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
14 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Canon 70D

Less expensive
$699* vs $999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 4.11 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
44 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 6.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 6.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.
Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.
Read our Canon 70D Review

Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$690
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D7100

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$690
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Canon 70D

Nikon Coolpix A

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony A77 II

Fujifilm X70

Sony A77 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7200

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D7200

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Canon 70D

Ricoh GR II

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

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