PowerShot SX70 HS
Capture special moments in stunning style with the PowerShot SX70 HS, the top of Canon’s bridge range, with DSLR looks and cutting-edge tech.
Bridge camera with DSLR looks and versatile functionality
Premium, 65x zoom all-in-one camera combining DSLR looks and style with versatile, cutting-edge features. Expand shooting possibilities with support for images in RAW, 4K video, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi as well as Remote Live View.
DSLR looks, fixed-lens tech
All-in-one with the looks of a DSLR and the weight and flexibility of a fixed-lens camera. Capture everything from distant details to macro shots without lens changes.
65x optical zoom
Capture distant scenes from afar without losing quality. Conversely, 0cm macro mode captures minute detail invisible to the human eye.
4K and RAW formats
Access professional editing techniques with stills in RAW or compact RAW format.
Fast, accurate autofocus
The PowerShot SX70 HS’s reliable autofocus makes separating background and foreground easy. Continuous autofocus option to capture fleeting moments in detail.
Extensive connectivity
Back up images immediately using the Auto Image Transfer function*. Remote Live View allows you to shoot, see the camera’s view and access settings via a mobile.
Image Sensor
Type
1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.3M1
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.1M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
Image Processor
Type
DIGIC 8
Lens
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. 260x
Maximum 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
Focusing
Type
TTL
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
Exposure Control
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
Wi-Fi & GPS Specifications
Settings
Auto , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
0.39 type, approx 2.36m dots
Viewfinder / Coverage
approx 100%
Dioptre Correction
approx -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
LCD Monitor
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 48 cm – 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T)
Shooting
Modes
Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Sports, SCN
Drive modes
Single, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous
Continuous Shooting
Max: One Shot AF approx 10fps, Servo AF approx 7.4fps
Recording Pixels / Compression
Image Size
4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 3648 x 2736, (S) 2432 x 1824
16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S) 2432 x 1368
3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S) 2432 x 1616
1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M) 2736 x 2736, (S) 1824 x 1824
Resize option available in playback
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
Still Image 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)]
Direct Print
Canon Printers
Canon Compact Photo Printers SELPHY and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge
Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
Other Features
GPS
GPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playback
Histogram
Yes, during playback
Playback zoom
Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer
Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
Interface
Computer
Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
Other
HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
Computer/Other
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only)5
Memory Card
Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible)
Supported Operating System
PC & Macintosh
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 6
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
For Image Transfer Utility:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
Software
Other
Image Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
Power Source
Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LC-E12 (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 325 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 405 shots
Playback Mode: Approx. 360 min
Accessories
Power Supply & Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12