Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC vs Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit

93specifications compared
17differ
76identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC has 16.4 more minimum aperture number than the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit (22 vs 5.6). The Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC has 9 mm more filter size than the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit (67 mm vs 58 mm). The Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC has 12,800 more ISO sensitivity (max) than the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit (25600 vs 12800). Focal length range: 3.5 - 5.6 mm on the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC, 18 - 55 mm on the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit. Lens structure (elements/groups): 16/12 on the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC, 13/11 on the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit.

Focal length range
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:3.5 - 5.6 mm
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:18 - 55 mm
Minimum aperture number
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:22
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:5.6
Lens structure (elements/groups)
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:16/12
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:13/11
Lens type
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:Wide-angle
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:Standard zoom
Filter size
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:67 mm
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:58 mm
Lens mount interface
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:Canon EF-S
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:Canon EF, Canon EF-S
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:Auto, Manual
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC:25600
- 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit:12800

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Comparison of 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC, 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit
131 specifications	A Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm + EF-S 55-250mm + 64GB SDHC View product	B Canon 70D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit View product
Picture qualityidentical
Camera type	SLR Camera Kit	SLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)	20.2 MP	20.2 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Maximum image resolution	5472 x 3648 pixels	5472 x 3648 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	480 x 480, 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 1280 x 1280, 1696 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3648	480 x 480, 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 1280 x 1280, 1696 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3648
Image stabilizer	No	No
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Total megapixels	20.9 MP	20.9 MP
Image sensor size (W x H)	22.5 x 15 mm	22.5 x 15 mm
Image formats supported	JPG, Raw	JPG, Raw
Lens system6 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	3.5 - 5.6 mm	18 - 55 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	22	5.6
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	16/12	13/11
Lens typeDiffers	Wide-angle	Standard zoom
Filter sizeDiffers	67 mm	58 mm
Lens mount interfaceDiffers	Canon EF-S	Canon EF, Canon EF-S
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bayonet
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	29 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	216 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	38	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusing2 differ
Focus	TTL	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesDiffers	Single Auto Focus	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) object detection	Face	Face
Auto Focus (AF) points	19	19
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionDiffers	Auto, Manual	Auto
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes	Yes
Normal focusing rangeKnown for one	0.39 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exposure2 differ
ISO sensitivity (min)	100	100
ISO sensitivity (max)Differs	25600	12800
ISO sensitivityDiffers	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 25600, Auto	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure control	Program AE	Program AE
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock	Yes	Yes
Shutteridentical
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s	30 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for one	Electronic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Flash modes	Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction	Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction
External flash connector	Yes	Yes
Flash exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Flash exposure correction	±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)	±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lock	Yes	Yes
Flash guide number	12 m	12 m
Flash recharging time	3 s	3 s
Flash sync-speedKnown for one	1/250 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting pointKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting point typeKnown for one	Hot shoe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Video resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080	640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate	50 fps	50 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MOV	H.264, MOV
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	1920x1080@30fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Voice recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCM
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	stereo
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slots	1	1
Display1 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)	1040000 pixels	1040000 pixels
Display aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Field of viewDiffers	98%	100%
Vari-angle LCD display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
MagnificationDiffers	0.28x	0.95x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridge	Yes	Yes
USB version	2.0	2.0
HDMI	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector type	Mini	Mini
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera4 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent L, Shade, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffers	Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight, Landscape	Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight, Landscape
Shooting modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Photo effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black&White, Neutral
Self-timer delay	2,10 s	2,10 s
Brightness adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Movie, Single image, Slide show
Multi burst modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Dioptre correction	Yes	Yes
Camera file systemDiffers	DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3	DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21
Custom colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Direct printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Histogram	Yes	Yes
Live view	Yes	Yes
Playback zoom (max)	10x	10x
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image processor	DIGIC 5+	DIGIC 5+
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Languages supportKnown for one	Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-shotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 V
Battery life (CIPA standard)	920 shots	920 shots
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1800 mAh
Battery type	LP-E6	LP-E6
Number of batteries supported	1	1
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85%	0 - 85%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	139 mm	139 mm
Depth	78.5 mm	78.5 mm
Height	104.3 mm	104.3 mm
Weight	755 g	755 g
Weight (including battery)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	755 g
Lens diameterKnown for one	7.66 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens lengthKnown for one	9.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens weightKnown for one	480 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Hand strap	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Battery charger included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	USB	USB
Carrying case	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Power source type	Battery	Battery
Technical detailsidentical
Self-timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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