Canon EOS C70 C70 Negro 2020
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS C70 C70 Negro 2020
The Canon C70 is widely praised for its incredible image quality, versatile codec options including internal raw, and excellent battery life. Users appreciate the built-in ND filters, reliable autofocus, and compact design that makes it a portable workhorse for run-and-gun shooting. Some drawbacks include the lack of an EVF and SDI port, as well as the crop sensor and only fair low-light performance, but overall it is considered a solid investment for documentary and event work.
Pros
- Incredible image quality
- Versatile codec options including internal raw
- Excellent battery life
- Built-in ND filters
- Reliable autofocus
Cons
- No electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- No SDI port
- Crop sensor
- Only fair low-light performance
- Build quality could be better
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS C70 C70 | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 8.850000381469727 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 160 | 100★ |
| Processor | DIG!C DV7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4, H.264, RAW, JPEG | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.5"★ | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 760,000 dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.17 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 100 shots | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS C70 C70 Negro 2020
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
