Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Canon
VIXIA HF G70
Prosumer 4K UHD camcorder with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20x optical zoom, Hybrid AF, slow/fast motion, UVC streaming, and dual SD slots.
$1,249
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
VIXIA HF G70 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5
Wins
VIXIA HF G70
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- AEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R5 is 5mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than VIXIA HF G70.
EOS R5 is 158 g heavier than VIXIA HF G70.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 72mm VIXIA HF G70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
VIXIA HF G70
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
VIXIA HF G70: mount data unavailable
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 R5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
VIXIA HF G70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only VIXIA HF G70 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 738 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
VIXIA HF G70
Pros
- ✓4K UHD with oversampled HD
- ✓20x 29.3–601mm equivalent zoom
- ✓0.36-inch OLED EVF + 3.5-inch touch LCD
- ✓UVC streaming via USB-C
- ✓Dual SD card slots
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No XLR inputs
- –No SDI output
- –MP4 only (no XF-AVC)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R5 or VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for VIXIA HF G70 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and VIXIA HF G70 is 8.29 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and VIXIA HF G70 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while VIXIA HF G70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. VIXIA HF G70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and VIXIA HF G70 weighs 580 g, so the VIXIA HF G70 is 158 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and VIXIA HF G70 record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. VIXIA HF G70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 and VIXIA HF G70 weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. VIXIA HF G70: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 640 shots for the VIXIA HF G70, giving the VIXIA HF G70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and VIXIA HF G70 at $1,249. The VIXIA HF G70 is $2,650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.