Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70
A compact 4K camcorder with a 20.5x optical zoom, IBIS, and a large 3.5-inch touch LCD, the VIXIA HF G70 uses a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. It offers unique fast-motion recording up to 1200x and HD livestreaming, plus a sharp 1.8M-dot EVF for easier outdoor framing. This camcorder is best for beginner filmmakers and sports or wildlife shooters who prioritize optical reach over interchangeable lenses.
Type compact
Sensor ?MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 740 g
36 Overall Score
Price $1,248
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average sensor (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
- Below average af (33th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Codec | MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 1.77 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70 | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP 1/2.3-inch | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 740 | 610 | 579 | 820 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70 | 32.6 | 76.1 | 52.7 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 54.7 | 53.6 | 71.8 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 64.2 | 88.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
Price
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