Canon EOS 1300D vs Canon EOS 70D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1300D and Canon EOS 70D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 1300D were released 2016 and Canon EOS 70D was released 2013. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 2016 |
| Canon EOS 70D | 2013 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 70D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 1300D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 70D has 20,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 1300D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
| Canon EOS 70D |
20,2 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Canon EOS 70D has a 11 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1300D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 70D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1300D. Canon EOS 70D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1300D has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 100-6400 |
| Canon EOS 70D | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1300D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 70D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1300D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 70D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 3 |
| Canon EOS 70D | 7 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 1300D and Canon EOS 70D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 70D weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 56% heavier than Canon EOS 1300D and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 1300D | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
| Canon EOS 70D | 755 gr 1.66 lb |
Canon EOS 1300D vs Canon EOS 70D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1300D and Canon EOS 70D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Name | Canon EOS 1300D | Canon EOS 70D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2016-03-10 | 2013-07-02 |
| MSRP | 549 USD | 1199 USD |
| Buy it today |
|
|
Camera Type |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
| Megapixels | 18 MP | 20,2 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 5+ |
Image |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 12800 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 9 | 19 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 920000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | Clear View II TFT color LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 7 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 9 meters | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired or wireless) |
Yes (RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
|
| GPS | No |
Yes Optional through GP-E2
|
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 1300D |
Canon EOS 70D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
|
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 920 shots |
| Width | 129 mm | 139 mm |
| Height | 101 mm | 104 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Weight | 485 gram | 755 gram |