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| Predecessor: |
Canon 60D
60D vs 70D |
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| Successor: |
Canon 80D
70D vs 80D |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 70D | A7C |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-7C | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1550.00 | $1799.99 |
| Street Price: | $999.00 | $1,598.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-09-15 | 2020-11-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
43.5 oz
(1,233 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
18.0 oz
(509 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.5 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (139 x 104 x 79 mm) |
4.9 x
2.8 x
2.4 in. (124 x 71 x 60 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.11 microns | 5.93 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 68 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 926 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3468 x 2432 (8.4 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3468 x 2048 (7.1 MP, Other), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 1744 x 1312 (2.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2624 x 2624 (6.9 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1312 x 1312 (1.7 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, Compressed RAW, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.7 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | 28 - 60mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | 28 - 60mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | 2.14x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) | f/4.0-22 (W) / f/5.6-22 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 3-10x available during movie recording only | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | EVF: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.59x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots (346,600 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 18.8x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 | Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%) | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No Flash, Custom User Setting, High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Creative Filters (Art Bold, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera and Miniature) | Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6); Picture Effect: Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrom |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6 | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi | Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack | USB-C (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, USB 3.2), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.33 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.7 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 65 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.08 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.65 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.059 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.075 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.16 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.059 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093s LV: "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506s FlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0.652s Prefocused lag = 0.059s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 920 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 115 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | New 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modes, Full HD 1080p videos at up to 30fps in ALL-I or IPB, DIGIC 5+ image processor, 7fps burst mode, built-in Wi-Fi. | |
