Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Announced September 20, 2018
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS offers a versatile 65x zoom lens and 4K video capabilities in a compact, lightweight body. Although it excels as a travel and wildlife bridge camera, the small sensor results in noisy images and poor performance in dim lighting.
Weighted from 11 reviewer scores
Pros
- Capable 4K UHD video recording with microphone input
- Comfortable, lightweight ergonomics with a fully articulating screen
- Improved electronic viewfinder with eye-proximity sensor
- Extensive 65x optical zoom range starting at 21mm
- Fast 10fps continuous shooting and RAW format support
Cons
- Poor image quality and significant noise in low-light conditions
- Lack of touchscreen interface
- Mediocre wide-angle performance and autofocus issues
- Missing hot shoe for external accessories
- Inability to charge the battery via USB
- Launch price $549.99 (USD)
- Sensor 20.3MP Smaller than 1-inch CMOS
- Burst 10 fps electronic
Expert Reviews
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That aside, it's still the best small sensor / big range super-zoom out there at this price point and comes Highly recommended.
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The Canon Powershot SX70 HS adds a 20mp sensor and 4K video recording to the SX60, and subtle changes to the camera improve the handling, but a high price means you're going to need to be a big Canon fan to choose this over the competition.
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Ultimately, the move to a new sensor and processor combination has given Canon's DSLR-like super-zoom camera more features, but poorer image quality.
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A competent travel and holiday camera with lots to recommend it, the PowerShot SX70 HS is a fine option for holidays in sunnier climes.
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The 65x zoom is the main attraction but the 4K video capability, high-quality EVF and screen are also very attractive on a bridge camera at this level.
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The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS captures views ranging from ultra-wide to extreme telephoto. It's a solid camera for wildlife observers, families, and shutterbugs in search of a lightweight bridge model.
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With a 1/2.3-inch sensor at its heart, only so much should be expected of the SX70 HS’s image quality.
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If you’re looking for something for your travels that is flexible to use and has a good array of features – the SX70 is worth considering, especially if the length of the zoom is your biggest concern.
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If you're doing wildlife or birding, then it's really a no-brainer.
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My conclusion, I think this is a good camera and this is a camera you should take into account at time of buying a bridge camera. I think this one is worth it, it's a good product.
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[I]f you're looking for a camera that can really be the go-to camera that you can shoot in all conditions, I would probably stick away from this camera and try to spend your money elsewhere.
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