The Canon XA70 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera with UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and a mini-HDMI output, built for the ENG category and documentary or journalism-style productions.
Updated from its XA55 predecessor, this model features a 3.5in LCD capacitive touchscreen, a higher-resolution tiltable 0.36in OLED EVF, on-screen metadata recording, and fast USB-C video-only output with UVC support for live streaming to a computer.
Key Features
- 1" CMOS Sensor, DIGIC DV 6 Processor
- Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
- Mini-HDMI Output
- Integrated 15x Optical Zoom Lens
- Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input
- USB-C Output with UVC Support
- 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
- Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus
- Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
- 3.5" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable OLED EVF
Specifications
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 13.4MP, Effective: 8.29MP |
| Image Sensor |
1"-Type CMOS |
| Built-In ND Filter |
Mechanical Filter Wheel, 2/4/6-Stop |
| Capture Type |
Stills & Video |
| Focal Length |
8.3 to 124.5mm (35mm Equivalent: 25.5 to 382.5mm) |
| Optical Zoom Ratio |
15x |
| Max Digital Zoom |
40x |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264/MP4 and XF-AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit, UHD 4K at up to 29.97fps; 1080p up to 59.94fps |
| External Recording |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI, 1080p up to 59.94fps |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Video I/O |
1x Mini-HDMI 2.0 Output |
| Audio I/O |
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input, 1x 3.5mm Stereo In/Out |
| Display |
3.5in Articulating Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable OLED EVF |
| Battery Type |
Canon BP-8 Series |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
21.3 x 10.9 x 9.1 cm |
| Weight |
985g (Body Only), 1460g (With Battery, Handle, Media) |
What's in the Box
- Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus
- Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
- Canon BP-820 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- Lens Hood with Lens Cover, Handle, Microphone Holder
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Best For: Documentary and ENG shooters needing a 1-inch sensor with dual XLR audio in a compact form factor.
