Canon EOS 70D Detailed Review

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In additional EOS 70D was introduced by Canon in April 2013. It belongs to the Amateur DSLRs category.

Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.

Brand Canon
Category DSLR
Date 04/2013
Sensor Properties

Also EOS 70D has a APS-C CMOS sensor with size of 22 x 15 mm² (0.88″ x 0.59″).

Picture of EOS 70D’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: EOS 70D comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The EOS 70D’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel.

The EOS 70D features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format APS-C
Sensor area 22.30 x 14.90mm²
(0.88″ x 0.59″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 20.90 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 20.20 megapixel
Pixel size 16.60 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 7 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Canon EF, EF-S
Viewfinder Properties

The EOS 70D has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. Viewfinders with a penta prism are typical for enthusiast and professional DSLRs. The viewfinder covers 98% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.59x, an average value for a viewfinder like this.

Type Optical (Penta prism)
Coverage 98%
Magnification 0.59x
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The EOS 70D’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 30s.

Max. shutter speed 1/8000s
Min. shutter speed 30s
Sensitivity Properties

The EOS 70D’s sensitivity is from 100 ISO and 12800 ISO.

Also, Canon’s sensitivity can be boosted to 25600. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 12800 ISO
Boost 25600 ISO
Exposure Modes

The EOS 70D supports all general exposure modes.

The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi-Segment
Average
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The EOS 70D’s auto focus processor has 19 AF points. The main point is about that the more points the autofocus has then preferably. If AF has more points then you have a better opportunity to have a focus at the interesting area. In addition, It is a big advantage in a difficult condition. For example, when doing macross.

Manual focusing is available in the Canon. Even in complicated location.

Type Phase Detection
AF points 19
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The EOS 70D has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 12m (40 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 12.00m
(40 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The EOS 70D display has a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Type LCD
Size 76.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

EOS 70D video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Canon EOS 70D Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 24 frames/second
25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The EOS 70D has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Canon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Canon EOS 70D has a LP-E6 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 920 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The EOS 70D’s battery battery parameters:

Type LP-E6 LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 920 photos
Size

The Canon EOS 70D’s size is 139.0 x 104.3 x 78.5mm³. (5.5″ x 4.1″ x 3.1″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 5.5″ x 4.1″ x 3.1″ grams (755 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the EOS 70D:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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