was looking for a (Canon) APS-C/crop frame DSLR that would meet the following criteria, in no particular order: budget-friendly, articulating display, 1080p60 video, top screen, and relatively modern sensor/processor/AF

However, you get a better sensor, resolution, and CPU than the 70D so the images are technically better.

I prefer compact sensor cameras in general as the size of most of the full frame cameras has become really ridiculous both in size and in weight now.

Has an amazing sensor and is a good size