Canon VIXIA HF G70 Black 2022
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 20MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 5 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 740 g
38 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong evf (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average af (2nd percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC DV 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 5 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| Codec | MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 1.77 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon VIXIA HF G70 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 5 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 740 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon VIXIA HF G70 | 1.6 | 80.1 | 52.4 | 85.8 | 23.2 | 29 | 46 | 60.3 | 57.3 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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