Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D)

Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 70D ×
Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 70DCanon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D)
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number70DT4i
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 650d
  • kiss x6i
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139133
Width (mm)7979
Height (mm)104100
Weight (g)1,2331,039
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 60DCanon T3i
SuccessorCanon 80DCanon T5i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)20.218
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)337.5332.27
Sensor width (mm)22.522.3
Sensor height (mm)1514.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.114.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score6862
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.521.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.611.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)926722
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2048(7.1 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1728(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2034 x 1728(3.5 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 400(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.74.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0029.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.57.5
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3939
Filter thread (mm)6767
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFOVF: Phase-detect using 9 cross-type AF points with 1 high precision f/2.8 center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.590.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.950.85
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No FlashScene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • e-ttl ii: auto
  • integrated speedlite transmitter
  • manual flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir wireless or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • optional wired (rs-60e3) or wireless (rc-6
  • rc-1)
  • rc-5
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
  • external 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi-cec
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.37
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.330.34
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-9
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.320.37
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.74.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6519
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.75.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)146
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.75.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)73
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.080.27
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.650.83
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.060.06
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.160.28
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093sLV:"Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506sFlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0OVF: Auto Selection AF lag: 0.122sLive View:Quick AF: 1.070sHybrid AF Single Area: 0.833sHybrid AF Auto Selection: 1.419sPrefocused: 0.062s
Startup time (s)0.70.7
Play -> record time (s)0.10.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.23.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210180
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)920440
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • digital photo professional
  • eos digital solutions disc (imagebrowser ex
  • eos utility (inc. remote capture)
  • photostitch
  • picture style editor)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • windows xp inc sp3 / vista inc sp1 and sp2 (excl. starter edition) / 7 (excl. starter edition) os x v10.6-10.7 (intel processor required)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modesDIGIC 5 processor, 3-inch Vari-angle capacitive touchscreen LCD



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