Canon has announced long waited Canon EOS 70D mid-range digital SLR camera. Canon EOS 70D is the replacement to the Canon EOS 60D. Like its predecessor the Canon EOS 70D is aimed at photographers looking to take their photography more seriously, and features an APS-C format sensor. See full preview for EOS 70D here.
Canon EOS 70D is an APS-C camera with a brand-new 20.2MP “Dual Pixel CMOS AF” sensor and features 19-point AF module from the EOS 7D for viewfinder shooting, touchscreen control via its fully articulated 3″ LCD, and built-in Wi-Fi.
Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera features an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, a 3″ Clear View LCD, HD video capture and compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 60D Specs Comparison
Here is a full specs comparison for newly announced Canon EOS 70D and EOS 60D. Below you can see the comparison table of EOS 70D vs EOS 60D DSLR cameras.
Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | Canon EOS 70D | Canon EOS 60D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2 MP | 18.0 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 22.5x15mm | 22.3×14.9mm |
| Image Size | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Image Processor | Digic 5+ | Digic 4 |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 98% | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | 0.95x |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 7 FPS | 5.3 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-12,800 | ISO 100-6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 25,600 | ISO 12,800 |
| Autofocus System | 19 points | 9 points |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Video Output | H.264 | H.264 |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) |
| LCD Size | 3″ TFT-LCD | 3″ TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Battery | LP-E6 | LP-E6 |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 920 shots | 1100 shots |
| USB Version | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | Optional | – |
| Dimensions | 132 x 105 x 77 mm | 145 x 106 x 79 mm |
| Weight | 755g | 755g |
| Price | $1,199.00 | $599.00 |
The new Canon EOS 70D digital SLR camera body only price is $1,199.00. The Canon EOS 70D is available to buy from the camera stores below.
Where to Buy Canon EOS 70D, Price and Order Options
| Store | Price | Amazon | Adorama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera body only | $1,199.00 | Buy | Buy |
| Canon EOS 70D 20.2 MP Digital SLR Camera and EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Kit | $1,349.00 | Buy | Buy |
| Canon EOS 70D 20.2 MP Digital SLR Camera and EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Kit | $1,549.00 | Buy | Buy |
