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Canon EOS 70D

The 2013 DSLR that introduced Dual Pixel AF for smooth live view and video focusing. It pairs a 20.2MP APS-C sensor and 7fps with a vari-angle touchscreen and Wi-Fi, recording Full HD at 30p.

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Value & Depreciation
£1080
Launch price
→
£68
Today
=
94%
Value drop
Over ~13 years, this camera has cost roughly £78/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon EOS 70D

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Battery LP-E6 Same family: LP-E6N, LP-E6NH, LP-E6P 920 shots per charge (CIPA) From £28.99 · Ansmann LP-E6 Battery (replacement for Canon LP-E6) Every LP-E6 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Canon EF lenses: 77mm1267mm858mm772mm782mm646mm562mm486mm2 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2013
Sensor
20.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
20.2 MP
Mount
Canon EF / EF-S
Dimensions
139 × 104.3 × 78.5mm
Weight
755g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; first Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
7fps
Battery Life
~920 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x
Screen
3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, E3 remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
920 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
139 × 104 × 78mm
Weight (Grams)
755g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
7.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
12800
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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5 lenses compatible with the Canon EF / EF-S mount.

EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
£119
EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
£239
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
£349
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
£449
18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma
18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
£499
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.8
Street
5.3
Travel
4.8
Wedding & Events
4.9
Vlogging & Video
3.6
Documentary
4.2
Sports & Action
5.3
Landscape
4.7
Wildlife
5.7
Casual
3.7
Food
5.5
Macro
4.6
Architecture
5.3
Astrophotography
5.2
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 5.8 Strong on viewfinder, lens reach / ecosystem and screen flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 3.6 Held back by portability and video capability.
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Casual 3.7 Held back by portability and ease of use.
🎥
Documentary 4.2 Held back by generation and video capability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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