Canon
XA70
1-inch 4K professional camcorder with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 15x f/2.8–4.5 zoom, built-in 3-stop ND, dual XLR, and XF-AVC/MP4.
$2,499
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
8.29 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
580 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Canon XA70
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
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85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 1-inch 8.29MP sensor + DIGIC DV6
- ✓ Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking
- ✓ 15x 25.5–382.5mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓ Built-in 3-stop ND + Wide DR look
- ✓ Dual XLR + IR shooting + UVC
Cons
- – No SDI (HDMI only)
- – Premium over XA65
- – Fixed lens only
- – 8-bit 4:2:0 recording
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Canon XA70