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
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS C70 is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C70
Wins
FX9
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C70 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C70 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C70 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS C70 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS C70 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 4,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
EOS C70 is 8mm narrower, 45mm shorter, and 141mm thinner than FX9.
EOS C70 is 1280 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS C70 · 229mm FX9
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame
671 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C70
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 4,000 — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Resolution
20.5 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds XQD
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Canon EOS C70
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C70 or FX9?
EOS C70 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX9 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C70 and FX9?
EOS C70 is 8.85 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the FX9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C70 and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C70 and FX9?
EOS C70 weighs 720 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS C70 is 1280 g lighter.
Do the EOS C70 and FX9 record 4K video?
EOS C70: 4K up to 60p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C70 and FX9 weather sealed?
EOS C70: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C70 launched at $5,499 and FX9 at $10,998. The EOS C70 is $5,499 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.