The Canon XA70 camcorder records 4K UHD and Full HD video with a 1" CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Its lens with 15x optical zoom covers a focal length of 8.3–124.5 mm, equivalent to 25.5–382.5 mm in 35 mm format. Dual Pixel CMOS AF supports face detection and tracking, while optical and electronic stabilization help keep images steady.

Recording is to SD cards, with two slots that support simultaneous recording or automatic card switching. XF-AVC and MP4 formats are supported, as are slow-motion recording in Full HD and fast-motion recording in 4K or Full HD. The 3.5" touchscreen LCD and OLED electronic viewfinder make shooting and monitoring easier, while the USB-C connection supports UVC live streaming to a computer.

For audio, it features two XLR inputs, a stereo microphone, a Mic/Line input and a headphone output. The HDMI output allows video to be output, while OSD recording can include metadata and a date and time display.

• Video resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• Maximum frame rate: 30 fps
• Photo resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• Photo format: JPEG
• Video formats: XF-AVC, MP4
• Sensor resolution: 13.4 MP
• Sensor type: CMOS
• Optical zoom: 15x
• Digital zoom: 40x
• Focal length: 8.3–124.5 mm
• 35 mm equivalent focal length: 25.5–382.5 mm
• Image stabilization: Optical and electronic
• Focus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Contrast AF
• Display: 3.5" touchscreen LCD
• Viewfinder: 0.36" OLED
• Storage medium: Memory card
• Memory card types: SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Card slots: 2
• Connections: HDMI, Mic/Line In, USB Type-C, headphone/speaker output, 2 XLR inputs, 2.5 mm LANC
• Audio: 4-channel LPCM
• Dimensions: 213 × 109 × 91 mm
• Weight: 985 g