13.4Mp, 1", CMOS, 3840 x 2160, DIGIC DV 6, SD/SDHC/SDXC, 3.5" LCD, USB-C, 990g
A 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K pro camcorder. With Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 15x optical zoom plus 5-axis stabilisation, HDMI out and UVC streaming, it’s a versatile workhorse.
Get your shot, tell your story.
Shoot high quality 4K UHD video with the compact XA70. As well as outstanding Over Sampling HD processing, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a Canon 15x optical zoom lens and HD livestreaming in UVC via USB-C over a computer, capture high quality footage in either XF-AVC or MP4 formats.
Compact professional 4K UHD camcorder
Capture stunning 4K UHD and superior Full HD images thanks to a 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Over Sampling HD processing delivers Full HD images from the sensor.
4K 15x optical zoom lens
The Canon lens covers a 25.5 – 382mm (35mm equivalent) range. A digital zoom boosts to 600x with 5-axis image stabilisation.
Fast, precise focusing with face detection
Adjustable focusing speeds and advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF give fast and precise focusing. Use the 3.5-inch LCD display to set focus by touching the AF point required. Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.
XF-AVC and MP4 for flexible recording
Choose from XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats. Record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps at 25P, plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. For smaller files, record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 50P/25P.
Professional inputs and outputs
Output options include simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD card and Infrared mode. For specialist capture, record Slow Motion in Full HD 0.5x or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x. Colour match with other Canon cameras via the custom picture menu.
Livestream and more
Stream HD footage via UVC over a computer or add a date and time stamp with OSD recording. Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options.
| Image sensor |
|---|
| Total megapixels |
13.4 MP |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Optical sensor size |
25.4 / 1 mm (1 / 1") |
| Effective megapixels (image) |
8.29 MP |
| Lens system |
|---|
| Optical zoom |
15x |
| Image stabilizer |
Yes |
| Digital zoom |
20x |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
25.5 - 382.5 mm |
| Filter size |
58 mm |
| Image stabilizer type |
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Storage |
|---|
| Camcorder media type |
Memory card |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Memory slots |
2 |
| Focusing |
|---|
| Face detection |
Yes |
| Exposure |
|---|
| ISO sensitivity |
Auto |
| Scene modes |
Auto, Beach, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset |
| Gain adjustment range |
0 - 38 dB |
| Light metering |
Centre-weighted |
| White balance |
|---|
| White balance |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten |
| Shutter |
|---|
| Camera shutter speed |
1/6 - 1/2000 s |
| Display |
|---|
| Display diagonal |
8.89 cm (3.5") |
| Built-in display |
Yes |
| Display |
LCD |
| Display resolution (numeric) |
2760000 pixels |
| Display resolution |
1280 x 720 pixels |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Viewfinder |
|---|
| Viewfinder type |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder screen size |
0.36" |
| Camera |
|---|
| Camcorder type |
Handheld/Shoulder camcorder |
| Minimum illumination |
0.1 lx |
| Image processor |
DIGIC DV 6 |
| Shooting modes |
Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority |
| ND filters quantity |
3 |
| Built-in ND filter |
Yes |
| 3D |
No |
| Remotely operated |
Yes |
| Design |
|---|
| Product colour |
Black |
| Video |
|---|
| HD type |
4K Ultra HD |
| Maximum video resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Video resolutions |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video formats supported |
MP4, XF-AVC |
| Pre-record |
Yes |
| Colour sampling |
YCbCr4:2:0 |
| Still image |
|---|
| Maximum image resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Image formats supported |
JPEG |
| Audio |
|---|
| Audio formats supported |
AAC-LC, LPCM |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| HDMI |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| HD-SDI output |
No |
| Headphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
| XLR in |
Yes |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Network |
|---|
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
No |
| Battery |
|---|
| Battery type |
BP-820 |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Number of diaphragm blades |
9 |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
110 mm |
| Depth |
91 mm |
| Height |
214 mm |
| Weight |
990 g |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Lens hood |
Yes |
| Batteries included |
Yes |
