Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Canon
EOS C70
Super 35 cinema box with RF mount, 4K 120p, Canon Log 2/3, and built-in ND for documentary crews.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
EOS C400 is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
EOS C70
15 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS C70 has lower Weight (720 g vs 1450 g)
- AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BEOS C70 has higher Resolution (8.85 MP vs 6.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS C400 is 24mm wider, 40mm taller, and 42mm thicker than EOS C70.
EOS C400 is 730 g heavier than EOS C70.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 88mm EOS C70
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS C70
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C400
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 130
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS C70
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98, 88
Weight
720 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS C70 supports it
Resolution
8.85 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
EOS C70
Pros
- ✓4K 120p internal
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual pixel AF in cinema form
- ✓RF mount flexibility
Cons
- –Super 35 not full-frame
- –No stills-first ergonomics
- –Large for gimbal work
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C400 or EOS C70?
EOS C70 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C400 — Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and EOS C70?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and EOS C70 is 8.85 MP, so the EOS C70 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS C70 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS C70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the EOS C70?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS C70 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and EOS C70?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and EOS C70 weighs 720 g, so the EOS C70 is 730 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS C70 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS C70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C400 and EOS C70 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. EOS C70: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 640 shots for the EOS C70, giving the EOS C70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and EOS C70 at $5,499. The EOS C70 is $2,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.