The big deal is that the dual pixels used for auto focus.
Canon eos 70d full frame sensor.
The canon 70d is a step up or pro sumer model.
Shoot video like a camcorder.
Although you will love the resolution level it s not the biggest wow factor with this camera.
The eos 70d is a mid range slr for enthusiast photographers that from the outside looks like a sensible indeed desirable upgrade to the eos 60d.
A couple notches above your current camera in build features and handling.
The big deal is not the 20 2 megapixels on the sensor.
The canon eos 70d sensor has a lot of specifications that are gonna make you smile.
Canon lenses that can auto focus come in 2 mounts.
Ef mount lenses fit both full frame bodies crop body cameras rebel series 10d thru 70d 7d lenses specifically designed for crop bodies only use an ef s mount due to the concept that the sensor is considerably smaller therefore the light path through the lens can also be smaller.
This game changing technology will forever change what is possible with a dslr camera.
No the canon eos 70d is not full frame.
Canon eos 70d has a aps c 22 5 x 15 mm sensor read our detailed canon 70d review canon 70d alternatives in dslr cameras with full frame.
Both canon 6d and canon 70d have 20 0 mp resolution sensors but canon 6d s sensor is full frame 36 x 24 mm and canon 70d s sensor is aps c 22 5 x 15 mm.
The canon eos 70d is a digital single lens reflex camera by canon publicly announced on july 2 2013 with a suggested retail price of 1 199.
70d is an excellent crop sensor camera but less detail in images and as light levels drop the noise does increase compared to the 6d.
The 6d is sort of an entry level full frame model sort of a full frame rebel in terms of build and features.
Really it comes down to performance vs image quality.
The eos 70d features canon s all new dual pixel cmos af a revolutionary leap forward in speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of live view shooting.