Canon XA70 Professional 4K Camcorder

Get your photo, tell your story.

Capture 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 live streaming 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 300x 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.

• Canon XA70 Professional 4K Camcorder
• Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adaptor
• Canon BP-820 Lithium-Ion Single Battery Pack 1780mAh
• Lens Hood with Lens Cover
• Handle
• Microphone Holder
• Limited 2-Year Warranty

Image Sensor: 1"-Type CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution: Effective: 8.29 Megapixel (3840 × 2160), Actual: 13.4 Megapixel (4268 × 3148)
Image Stabilisation: Optical in Integrated Lens, Digital
Built-In ND Filter: Mechanical Filter Wheel with 6-Stop (1/64), 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16) ND Filters
Capture Type: Stills & Video
Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed: 1 to 1/2000 Second
Minimum Illumination: 1.7 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed, 0.1 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed
White Balance: 2000 to 15,000K
Focal Length: 8.3 to 124.5mm (35mm Equivalent: 25.5 to 382.5mm)
Zoom: 15x Optical
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 to f/4.5
Minimum Focus Distance: 60cm
Filter Size: 58mm
Focus Mode: Automatic, Manual Focus
Internal Recording: H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit, XF-AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit
Video Output: 4:2:2 8-Bit, 4:2:2 10-Bit
Broadcast Output: NTSC
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: Yes
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: MP4: 2-Channel, 16-Bit via AAC Audio, MP4: 4-Channel, 16-Bit via LPCM Audio, XAVC: 4-Channel, 24-Bit via LPCM Audio
Media/Memory Card Slot: Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Internal Storage: No
Video I/O: —
Audio I/O: 2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input (+48 V Phantom Power), 1x 3.5mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input, 1x 3.5mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
Other I/O: 1x USB-C Output, 1x 2.5mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control Input
Wireless: No
Mobile App Compatible: No
Global Positioning: No
Display Type: Articulating 3.5" Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder Type: Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Resolution: 1,770,000 Dot
Battery: Canon BP-8 Series
Power Consumption: 5.3W
Shoe Mount: 1x Cold Shoe on Included Handle
Tripod Mount: 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions: 21.3 × 10.9 × 9.1cm
Weight: 985g (Body Only), 1460g (With Handle, Recording Media, Battery)