Canon VIXIA 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
35 Overall Score
Price CA$1,550
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average sensor (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
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 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Alpha 1 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 740 | 579 | 737 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon VIXIA HF G70 | 30.9 | 73.1 | 52.4 | 26.9 | 19.2 | 24.4 | 44.7 | 51.1 | 49.9 | 69.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.9 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 93 |
| Sony Alpha 1 Compare | 95 | 98.9 | 97.7 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 94.3 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 89.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.6 | 63.4 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.4 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.5 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$1,550
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$1,550
Canadacomputers 1 offer From CA$1,700
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Usage Scores
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