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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: | E30 | 70D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1299.00 | $1550.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,149.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-01-15 | 2013-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 23.1 oz (655 g) |
43.5 oz
(1,233 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.2 x
3.0 in. (142 x 108 x 75 mm) |
5.5 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (139 x 104 x 79 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.11 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | 68 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | 11.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 530 | 926 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 6.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Four Thirds | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 3-10x available during movie recording only |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point, all cross-type, TTL Phase Detection (Contrast Detect in LV mode with Face Detection) | 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 |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 1.02x mag., 24.2mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.51x | 0.59x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.02x | 0.95x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots (346,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 60 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: | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode) | 63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow | 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) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off | E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | 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 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC sync socket | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | CF Type I/II UDMA supported | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.ORF) | 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | RM-1 IR or RM-UC1 cable | Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | DC Input, Multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available), PC Sync | Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
| 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): | 650 shots | 920 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLM-1 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift Image Stabilizer, Articulating LCD, Digital Leveler, Art Filters | 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. |
