CANON XA70

Get your shot, tell your story.

Shoot 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 livestreaming 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 600x 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.

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

• • Sensor
    1/2.3-type CMOS
  • Filter
    RGB Primary Colour Filter
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 21.14MP
  • Effective Pixels per Sensor
    Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160)
  • Subject Illumination Range
    Approx. 0.3 lx to 100,000 lx
  • Minimum Illumination (PAL)
    P (Program AE) Mode: Approx. 4.2 lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec with auto slow shutter On) 
    Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.3 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)

   

  Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC DV 6
  • Colour Sampling
    YCC 4:2:0 8bit

   

  Lens

  • Zoom Ratio
    20x Optical
  • Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
    Approx. 29.3 - 601mm Standard IS/IS Off
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    1 cm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range
  • Max. Aperture
    f/1.8 - 2.8 (AV Priority and Manual Modes)
  • Aperture Blades
    8 blades
  • Filter Diameter
    58mm
  • Image Stabilization System
    Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Dynamic, Standard, Powered IS, Off
  • ND Filter
    Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off)
  • Zoom Control
    Zoom rockers on body and handle; 
    Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; 
    Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.
  • Zoom Speed
    Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed (body and handle rocker; Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each)
  • Focus Control
    MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Magnify and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset. 
    AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Touch and Track, Face Only AF. (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF)
  • Focus System
    Hybrid AF (High Speed/Medium speed). Uses combination of TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system. 
    Normal AF. TTL, Contrast based AF
  • Iris Control
    Touchscreen, Auto
  • Digital Zoom/Teleconverter
    20x digital zoom (400x with optical zoom) and 40x digital zoom (800x with optical zoom) are available. Digital zoom not available in AUTO mode. 2x Digital Teleconverter

   

  Recording

  • Video Storage Media
    SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots)
  • Recording Time
    150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins / 17Mbps: 495 mins
  • Recording File System
    FAT32/exFAT
  • Internal Recording Format (PAL)
    XF-AVC: 
    3840 x 2160 / 25.00P (160 Mbps) 
    1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 50.00i, 25.00P (45 Mbps) 
    MP4: 
    3840 x 2160 / 25.00P(150 Mbps) 
    1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 25.00P (35, 17 Mbps)
  • External Recording Output
    HDMI output (When Shooting): 
    UHD recording mode: 
    1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, 50.00P (for Slow&Fast), 50.00i (PsF mode); 1280 x 720 / 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 8-bit 
    Full HD recording mode: 
    1920 x 1080  50.00P/25.00P/50i ; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit 
    
    SDI output (When Shooting): 
    UHD recording mode: 
    1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, 50.00P (for Slow&Fast), 50.00i (PsF mode); 1280 x 720 / 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 8-bit 
    Full HD recording mode: 
    1920 x 1080  50.00P/25.00P/50i ; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit
  • Slow/Fast Motion (PAL)
    3840 x 2160 / 25.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 
    1920 x 1080 / 50.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 
    1920 x 1080 / 25.00P: x0.5
  • Pre-Record Function
    Yes. 3 seconds
  • Still Photos
    JPEG up to 3840x2160 
    (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution)
  • Photo Storage Media
    SD Card

   

  System

  • Display Type
    Capacitive LCD touch panel
  • Size
    3.5-inch (8.8 cm) on the diagonal, Approx. 2,760,000 dots (1280 x RGB x 720)
  • Wave Form Monitor
    No
  • Focus Assist
    Peaking / Magnify
  • Peaking
    Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow
  • Zebra
    70% or 100% reference level
  • Markers
    Grid (white/grey), Level (white/grey), 4:3 (white/grey)

   

  EVF

  • Size
    0.36-inch (0.92 cm on the diagonal), Approx. 1,770,000 dots (1024 x RGB x 576)
  • Correction Lens
    +2.0 to -5.5 dioptre

   

  Inputs / Outputs

  • Audio Input
    XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic options on detachable handle, 
    3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC) 
    Built-in Mic
  • Headphone Output
    3.5mm stereo mini jack
  • HDMI Output
    HDMITM mini connector
  • USB
    Type-C 
    Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) equivalent. Point-to-point class and UVC supported.
  • SDI Output
    3G-SDI
  • Time Code
    Rec Run / Free Run
  • Genlock
    No
  • LAN
    No
  • AV Terminal
    No
  • DC Input
    USB-C
  • Remote Control Terminal
    2.5mm mini jack

   

  Miscellaneous

  • Tally Lamp
    Yes, in detachable Handle Unit
  • Colour Bars (PAL)
    Yes. SMPTE, ARIB or EBU, with 1KHz Tone
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes (cold shoe)
  • Assignable Buttons
    5 assignable Buttons
  • Custom Dial
    Iris/Shutter/Gain, AGC Limit, Exposure Compensation, Off

   

  Exposure

  • Exposure Metering
    Center-weighted average metering 
    AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Low Light and IR modes 
    Segment evaluative metering 
    Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight modes 
    No metering in Fireworks mode: Exposure constant
  • Exposure Compensation
    Highlight AE, Normal, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation.
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes.
  • Auto ISO / Auto Gain Control Setting
    Auto / Manual
  • Auto Gain Control Limit
    0 - 23dB (1dB increments)

   

  Shutter Speed

  • Control Modes
    Auto, P, Tv, Manual
  • Shutter Speed (PAL)
    1/6 - 1/2000 sec 
    (1/2 - 1/500 sec in Low Light mode)
  • Slow Shutter (SLS)
    50.00P: 
    Auto slow shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. 
    Auto slow shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec. 
    
    25.00P: 
    Auto slow shutter On: 1/12.5* to 1/500 sec. (*Display is 1/12) 
    Auto slow shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec.
  • Clear Scan (PAL)
    No

   

  Streaming, Wi-Fi, & GPS Specifications

  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • GPS Information (Optional Accessory)
    Location (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception. 
    (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2)

   

  White Balance

  • Auto
    Yes
  • Preset
    Daylight (Approx. 5,600K), Tungsten (Approx. 3,200K)
  • Manual Setting
    Colour Temperature range: 2,000–15,000K 
    Default value for Set 1 and Set 2: 5,600K

   

  Shooting Modes

  • Program AE
    AUTO mode 
    M (Manual) mode 
    P (program AE), Tv (shutter-priority AE), Av (aperture-priority AE), M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) IR mode
  • Custom Picture Menu
    C1: Normal (BT.709 Normal / BT.709) 
    C2 to C6: USER02 to USER06
  • Look Settings
    Standard 
    (Adjustment: Sharpness, Contrast, Colour Depth)
  • Colour Matrix Settings
    Neutral: accurate colour reproduction 
    Video: Higher contrast colour reproduction
  • Infrared Shooting Mode
    Yes (green or white)
  • Built-in IR Lamp
    Yes, in detachable Handle Unit. 
    Wavelength: 850nm (near-Infrared)

   

  Audio

  • Recording Format
    MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch)
  • Audio Control
    Manual/Auto 
    Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; 
    Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); 
    Independent audio limiters (2 ch); 
    Input mic trimming
  • Reference Tone
    1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off
  • Microphone Attenuation
    On/Off (20dB)
  • Microphone Level Meter
    Yes

   

  Accessories

  • Supplied
    Lens hood with barrier, Mic holder unit, Handle Unit, Battery Pack BP-820, USB Power Adapter PD-E1, AC Cable
  • Optionals
    Canon Battery Pack BP-820/BP-828, Canon Battery Charger CG-800E/CG-800, Canon HDMI cable HTC-100/HTC-100S, Canon Tele Converter TL-H58, Canon Wide Attachment WA-H58, Canon Shoulder Strap SS-600/SS-650, Wrist Strap WS-20, Canon PROTECT Filter 58mm, Canon ND4-L Filter 58mm, Canon ND8-L Filter 58mm, Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2, Canon Remote Controller RC-V100, Canon Battery Video Light VL-10Li/VL-10LiII, Canon Battery Pack BP-900 series (for VL-10Li/VL-10LiII), Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-910/920/930 (for charging BP-900 series), Canon Interface Cable IFC-300PCU/S / IFC-400PCU

   

  Power Source

  • Power Supply (Battery)
    Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied), BP-828 (optional)
  • Power Consumption
    UHD: 
    MP4, 150Mbps 25.00P : Approx. 4.5W 
    XF-AVC,160Mbps 25.00P : Approx 4.5W 
    Full HD: 
    MP4, 35Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W 
    XF-AVC, 45Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W
  • Recording Time
    UHD 
    MP4: 150Mbps/25.00p: Max. 165 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins / 
    Max. 240 Mins, typical 140 mins ( Optional BP-828) 
    XF-AVC: 160Mbps/25.00P: Max. 160 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins. 
    Max. 230 mins, typical 145 mins (Optional BP-828)

   

  Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions
    Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (main body only) 
    Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm 
    (Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit)
  • Weight (Body Only)
    Approx. 750g
  • Weight (Accessories)
    Approx.1140g
  • Operating Temperature Range
    0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity