The PowerShot SX70 HS is a premium fixed-lens camera for those wanting the versatility and style of a DSLR without the need for additional lenses. Offering 65x optical zoom and 130x digital ZoomPlus options, the lightweight camera is ideal for long distance shots while its Macro Mode makes it perfect for close-ups. Canon’s cutting-edge DIGIC 8 processor allows you to capture stills in uncompressed RAW format and there’s also the option to shoot high-quality 4K HD video in up to 60fps. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, you can sync images to your computer or mobile straight after shooting using Auto Image Transfer, and Remote Live View allows you to view and shoot footage using the Camera Connect app.
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Bridge Camera
Sensor Type: 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels: Approx. 20.3M1
Total Pixels: Approx. 21.1M
Processor Type: DIGIC 8
Focal Length: 3.8 – 247.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 21 – 1365 mm)
Zoom: Optical 65x
ZoomPlus 130x
Digital approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x2)
Combined approx. 260xMaximum f/number: f/3.4 – f/6.5
Construction: 15 elements in 11 groups (3 UD lenses, 1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation: Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 5 stop 3. Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
AF System/ Points: Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot
AF Modes: One Shot, Servo, Continuous
AF Assist Beam: Yes
Manual Focus: Yes, plus MF Peaking
Closest Focusing Distance: 0 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
Metering modes: Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (except movie)
AE Lock: Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
ISO Sensitivity: 100-3200 in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter Speed: 15 - 1/2000 s
White Balance Settings: Auto , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom.
Viewfinder: 0.39 type, approx 2.36m dots
Viewfinder / Coverage: approx 100%
Dioptre Correction: approx -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
LCD Monitor: 7.5 cm (3.0”) Vari-Angle LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots
Coverage: Approx. 100%
Brightness: Adjustable to one of five levels
Flash Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
X-Sync Speed: Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Correction: Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Flash Exposure Lock: Yes
Manual Power Adjustment: 3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation: Yes
Built-in Flash Range: approx 50 cm – 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T)
Modes: Shot, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual,, Sports, SCN, Creative Filters Panorama, Hybrid Auto, Smart Auto, Custom x2
Drive modes: Single, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous
Continuous Shooting: Max: One Shot AF approx 10fps, Servo AF approx 5.7fps
Compression: Fine, Normal
Movies: (4K) 3840 x 2160, 29.97/25 fps (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94/50/29.97/25 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 59.94/50 fps
Movie Length: Up to 29 min 59 s4
File Type: JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system 2.0, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies: MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
PictBridge: Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
GPS: GPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
Red-Eye Correction: Yes, during shooting and playback
Histogram: Yes
Playback zoom: Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer: Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Interface: Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible), HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector, Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only)5
Memory Card: SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible) (sold separately)
Image Transfer Utility: Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
Batteries: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12 (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life: Screen: Approx. 325 shots
Viewfinder: Approx. 255 shots