Compare the Canon XA70 to the XA60 and the Legria HF G70

With the Canon XA70, you even record detailed footage in dark circumstances. The camcorder has a 1-inch sensor, which is relatively large for a camcorder. This also makes it sensitive to light and you can record detailed footage. With this camcorder, you can record in 4K at 30 fps or in Full HD at 60 fps. The XA70 has an infrared mode, so you can even record clear videos when there's almost no light.

The Canon XA60 has a slightly smaller image sensor than the XA70. This means that the sensor is slightly less light-sensitive. You can record videos in 4K at 30 fps and in Full HD at 60 fps. You can slow the Full HD videos down to slow-motion footage. This way, you can highlight moment in your video even more. In the dark, you can use the infrared mode. This allows you to record in situations with barely any light.

The Legria HF G70 also has a 1/2.3-inch sensor, so you can record 4K videos at 30 fps. In Full HD, you can record at 60 fps. Because of the higher framerate of 60, these videos are suitable for slow motion. This allows you to put more emphasis on highlights in your video. Compared to the other 2 camcorders, this doesn't record as well in dark situations. It doesn't have an infrared mode.

The XA70 is suitable for professional video makers and streamers. Thanks to the fast Dual Pixel autofocus, your footage looks sharp. It has facial recognition, which is useful when you make documentaries about people. You can easily record by hand, thanks to the built-in image stabilization. That's useful if you're on the go a lot. It has a double XLR connection. This allows you to improve the sound quality of your recordings. The XLR cables reduce noise and they offer a higher brightness.

With the Canon XA60, you can record professional videos too. This camera has a double XLR connection for professional sound recordings. Thanks to the high quality of the XLR cable, the sound contains less white noise and can travel large distances without losing sound quality. Thanks to the image stabilization, you can record videos out of hand without problems. This allows you to record smooth videos for documentaries or the news on location. It has a dual memory card slot, so you can always make a backup of your videos.

The compact Canon Legria HF G70 has elaborate functions for professional videos. You can use the camcorder for documentaries, events, streams, and more. It has a dual memory card slot, so you can make a backup of your footage. Thanks to the built-in image stabilization, you can record smooth images by hand. Improve the sound quality of the camcorder with an external microphone. You can connect it to the 3.5mm jack. You can connect a professional microphone with an XLR cable.

The design of the XA70 is the most robust of the 3. It weighs 990g without the grip, battery, and memory cards. The longer your record out of hand, the faster your hands will get sore. It's useful to take a tripod with you. You can easily adjust the settings of the camcorder via the tiltable touchscreen. You don't have to walk to the other side of the camera all the time. With the spirit level, you can easily level the camera.

This camcorder isn't much smaller than the XA70, but it's lighter. Without the accessories like the grip, battery, and memory card, the camcorder weighs 740g. This makes it suitable to take with you on a trip. You can record comfortably by hand for a longer time with this camera. It has a tiltable touchscreen, so you can easily adjust the settings. The spirit level in the display allows you to easily level the camera at all sorts of locations.

Just like the XA60, the Legria HF G70 weighs 740g. These camcorders have about the same size. You can easily take the HF G70 with you on the go. Thanks to the low weight, you can record by hand for a longer time than with the XA70. Just like the other 2 camcorders, this model has a tiltable touchscreen. This allows you to easily change the settings of the camera. If you put it on a tripod, you can use the spirit level in the display to level it.