Canon EOS 70D vs Sony FX3

General	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Brand	Canon	Sony
Model	EOS 70D	FX3
Predecessor Model	Canon EOS 60D
Successor Model	Canon EOS 80D
MSRP	£1079.99 / $1199 / €1099 body only. £1199.99 / $1340 / €1249 with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. £1399.99 $1549 / €1499 with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	22.5 x 15 mm	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Total Pixels	20.9 Megapixel	12.1 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	20.2 Megapixel	10.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 12,800	80 - 102,400
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 25,600	50 - 409,600

Photo	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Processor	DIGIC 5+	BIONZ XR
Max Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	4240 x 2832
Other Resolutions	3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x480
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording		With downloadable app
White Balance		2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
WB Bracketing	3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis

Focus	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Focusing System	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
AF Detection Range	-0.5 to +18 EV
Number of Focus Points	19	759
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	19
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Sony E
Crop Factor	1.6x	1x
Image Stabilization		5-Axis Sensor Shift
Digital Image Stabilization
Lens Breathing Correction
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	Clear View II TFT color LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,040k dot	1,440k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	98%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.95x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.59x
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1

Shutter	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Shutter Type		Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)		1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	10.0 fps

Flash	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto On Off Red-eye
Flash Range	12.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/125 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	E-TTL II	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Intelligent Hot Shoe

Exposure	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot Partial
Exposure Modes	Auto: Shutter Speed Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range		-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)

DXO	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
DxO Low Light ISO	926	3900
DxO Color Depth	22.5	24.2
DxO Dynamic Range	11.6	13.4
DxO Overall Score	68	85

Video	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Internal Recording Modes		H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/6/12/23.98/24/29.97/48.00/59.94 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] XAVC Proxy Full HD: 1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	3840 x 2160
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes		Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4264 x 2408 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Focus Mapping function for Videos
Webcam Functionality
Tally/Front Recording Light
Gamma Curve		HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min	13 hours
IP Streaming

Terminals	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Audio I/O		2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O		1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O		1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini	Full Size
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version		Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version		5
NFC
Mobile App Compatible		: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)

Environmental	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature		32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature		-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Physical	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Dimensions	139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09")	130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")
Weight (inc. batteries)	755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)	715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.7 x 9.3 x 5.9"	9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8"
Package Weight	3.45 lb	3.775 lb

Power and Storage	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Battery Pack	LP-E6	NP-FZ100
Battery Life	920 shots	600 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD

Other	Canon EOS 70D	Sony FX3
Self Timer	2 or 10 sec, remote	2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread		1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mount		1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe 5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle
Material of Construction		Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System
Included Accessories		rechargeable battery np-fz100, battery charger bc-qz1, power cord, xlr handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap, usb-a to usb-c cable (usb 3.2)

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