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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

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

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Canon

XF605

1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.

$4,500

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

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XA70 is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

XA70

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

Wins

8categories

XF605

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

9 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XA70 wins 0 categories·XF605 wins 5 categories
  • BXF605 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • BXF605 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
  • BXF605 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BXF605 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
  • BXF605 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)

Key specs at a glance

XA70XF605
Resolution8.29 MP8.29 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst20 fps30 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stop8-stop
Weight580 g580 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

XA70

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

XF605

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

XA70 and XF605 share virtually identical body dimensions.

XA70 and XF605 weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XA70 · 72mm XF605

Sensor size, to scale

XA70

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

XF605

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXA70XF605
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

XA70

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

XF605

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 8.29 MP
  • ✓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

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XA70

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

XF605

Pros

  • ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
  • ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
  • ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
  • ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
  • ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming

Cons

  • –Large shoulder-style body
  • –Premium broadcast pricing
  • –Fixed 15x zoom lens
  • –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

XA70
XF605
Resolution
8.29 MP
8.29 MP
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
XA70
XF605
Processor
DIGIC DV6
DIGIC DV7
XA70
XF605
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200✓+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
XA70
XF605
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, XA70 or XF605?

XF605 scores 9.5/10 versus 7.5/10 for XA70 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the XA70 and XF605?

Both cameras share the same 8.29 MP resolution.

Do the XA70 and XF605 have in-body image stabilization?

XA70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the XA70 or the XF605?

XA70 reaches 20 fps electronic. XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the XA70 and XF605?

Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.

Do the XA70 and XF605 record 4K video?

XA70: 4K up to 60p. XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the XA70 and XF605 weather sealed?

XA70: Yes. XF605: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the XA70 and 520 shots for the XF605, giving the XA70 the edge.

How much does each cost?

XA70 launched at $2,499 and XF605 at $4,500. The XA70 is $2,001 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.