Between the VIXIA HF G70 and XA70, the VIXIA HF G70 comes out ahead in several specs, while the XA70 wins on xlr input and max video. Overall, the VIXIA HF G70 scores 70.4 and the XA70 scores 70.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The VIXIA HF G70 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the XA70 if you care most about xlr input and max video. Its strongest claims are xlr input, max video.
Both ship with comparable optical zoom, sensor size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - VIXIA HF G70 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Canon - XA70 wins
- ▲Has XLR input.
- ▲Max video: 4K60 (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Canon - VIXIA HF G70 | Canon - XA70 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60lead |
| Optical zoom | 15 | 15 |
| Sensor sizeⓘ | 1" | 1" |
Audio
| Spec | Canon - VIXIA HF G70 | Canon - XA70 |
|---|---|---|
| XLR input | false | truelead |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Canon - VIXIA HF G70 | Canon - XA70 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 725 glead | 975 g |
| Articulating screen | true | true |
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