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
Released Sep 2020
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
Z9 is 1.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS C70
Wins
Z9
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C70 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- AEOS C70 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS C70 is 11mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than Z9.
EOS C70 is 620 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS C70 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C70
138 × 98 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C70
138 × 88 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C70
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
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 C70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS C70 supports it
Weight
720 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS C70 or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS C70 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C70 and Z9?
EOS C70 is 8.85 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C70 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C70 or the Z9?
EOS C70 reaches 20 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C70 and Z9?
EOS C70 weighs 720 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS C70 is 620 g lighter.
Do the EOS C70 and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS C70: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C70 and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS C70: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C70 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C70 launched at $5,499 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS C70 is $400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.