Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon HF G70 vs Canon XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 35identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • HF G70:21.14 MP
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:13.4 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    • HF G70:25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:25.4 / 1 mm (1 / 1")
  • Optical zoom
    • HF G70:20x
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:15x
  • Digital zoom
    • HF G70:40x
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:20x
  • White balance
    • HF G70:Auto, Daylight
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:Auto, Daylight, Tungsten
  • Camera shutter speed
    • HF G70:1/6 – 1/2.000
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:1/6 - 1/2000 s
  • Camcorder type
    • HF G70:Handheld camcorder
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:Handheld/Shoulder camcorder
  • Minimum illumination
    • HF G70:0.3 lx
    • XA70 Handheld/Shoulder camcorder:0.1 lx

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Comparison of HF G70, XA70
86 specifications
Image sensor2 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers21.14 MP13.4 MP
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.3 mm (1 / 2.3")25.4 / 1 mm (1 / 1")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for one8.29 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x15x
Digital zoomDiffers40x20x
Focal length rangeKnown for one29.3 - 601 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeDiffersElectronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one2.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one1.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.5 - 382.5 mm
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focus assist functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, DaylightAuto, Daylight, Tungsten
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/6 – 1/2.0001/6 - 1/2000 s
Displayidentical
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2760000 pixels
Camera2 differ
Camcorder typeDiffersHandheld camcorderHandheld/Shoulder camcorder
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.3 lx0.1 lx
Camera playbackKnown for oneHighlightsUnknown — not stated by the source
Shooting modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority
ND filters quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
Supported video modesKnown for one720p, 1080p, 2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for one150 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP4, XF-AVC
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Remote control interfaceKnown for one2.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD-SDI outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
XLR inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeKnown for one95 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one1780 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one165 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-820
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers109 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers182 mm91 mm
HeightDiffers84 mm214 mm
WeightDiffers740 g990 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Beach, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
Gain adjustment rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 38 dB
Light meteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCentre-weighted
Technical detailsidentical
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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