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 priceReleased Nov 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
XA70 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
XA70
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AXA70 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareXA70
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
XA70 is 5mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 3mm wider.
XA70 is 78 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XA70 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
XA70
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
XA70
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
XA70
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
XA70: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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
XA70
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only XA70 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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, XA70 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for XA70 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the XA70 and Alpha 7 IV?
XA70 is 8.29 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the XA70 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
XA70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the XA70 or the Alpha 7 IV?
XA70 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the XA70 and Alpha 7 IV?
XA70 weighs 580 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the XA70 is 78 g lighter.
Do the XA70 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
XA70: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the XA70 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
XA70: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the XA70 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the XA70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,499.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.