Go Far and Beyond. With its incredible 65x Optical Zoom, image stabilization of up to 5 stops and 4K video recording, the PowerShot SX70 HS camera has you covered. From fun-filled family moments to...
Go Far and Beyond. With its incredible 65x Optical Zoom, image stabilization of up to 5 stops and 4K video recording, the PowerShot SX70 HS camera has you covered. From fun-filled family moments to once-in-a-lifetime travels and adventures, capture everything including faraway sights, ultra-wide vistas and spectacular, frame-filling, close-up macro shots like never before with a PowerShot SX-series camera. A bright and detailed electronic viewfinder combined with intuitive controls enable you to capture incredible moments as the opportunity presents itself.
MSRP: $899.99
Item Code: 3071C001
Learn more about the features of the PowerShot SX70 HS.
Powerful 65x Optical Zoom
20.3 Megapixel* CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor
4K Video and 4K Time-lapse Movie
Built-in 0.39-type OLED EVF with Approx. 2.36 Million Dots
Built-in Wi-Fi®** and Bluetooth®*** for Quick and Easy Sharing
Image Stabilization of up to 5 Stops for Excellent Performance
High-speed Continuous Shooting at up to 10 fps
Zoom Framing Assist
EOS Interchangeable Lens Camera-like User Interface Design
See complete specifications for the PowerShot SX70 HS.
Type | Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 65x Optical, 4x Digital and 260x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer |
Type | 20.3 Megapixel*, 1/2.3-inch CMOS * Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels. |
Total Pixels | Approx. 21.1 Megapixels |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 20.3 Megapixels |
Focal Length | 3.8 (W) - 247.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 21-1365mm) |
Optical Zoom | 65x |
Digital Zoom | Approx. 4x |
Focusing Range | uto: 0.0 in. (0cm) - infinity (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8m) - infinity (T) | Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8m) - infinity (T) | Macro: 0.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (0 - 50cm) (W) |
Autofocus System | TTL Autofocus |
Optical Viewfinder | Electronic Viewfinder (Approx. 2,360,000 dots) |
LCD Monitor | 3.0-inch TFT Colour Vari-angle LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3) |
LCD Pixels | Approx. 920,000 dots |
LCD Coverage | Approx. 100% |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.4 (W), f/6.5 (T) |
Shutter Speed | 1–1/2000 sec. | 15–1/2000 sec. (in all shooting modes) |
Sensitivity | Auto: ISO 100-800 | P: ISO 100-3200 |
Light Metering Method | Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
White Balance Control | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, WB Correction |
Built-in Flash | Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off |
Flash Range | Approx. 1.6-21.3 ft. (W), 5.9-13.1 ft. (T) | Approx. 50.0cm - 5.0m (W), 2.0-2.5m (T) |
Shooting Modes | M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia |
Self Timer | Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Custom |
Wireless Control | Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® |
Continuous Shooting | High-speed Continuous Shooting in One-Shot AF mode: Approx. 10.0 shots/sec. | Low-speed Continuous Shooting in One-Shot AF mode: Approx. 3.0 shots/sec. | High-speed Continuous Shooting in Servo AF mode: Approx. 5.7 shots/sec. | Low-speed Continuous Shooting in Servo AF mode: Approx. 3.0 shots/sec. | Continuous shooting speed may become slower due to the following factors: Tv value, Av value, subject conditions, shooting environment, use of flash, ISO speed, zoom position. |
Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards |
File Format | Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible |
Image Recording Format | Fine / Normal |
JPEG Compression Mode | Still Image: EXIF 2.31 (DCF2.0) | Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Number of Recording Pixels | Still Images: 1) 16:9 – Large: 5184 x 2912; Medium: 3648 x 2048; Small: 2432 x 1368 | 2) 3:2 – Large: 5184 x 3456; Medium: 3648 x 2432; Small: 2432 x 1616 | 3) 4:3 – Large: 5184 x 3888; Medium: 3648 x 2736; Small: 2432 x 1824 | 4) 1:1 – Large: 3888 x 3888; Medium: 2736 x 2736; Small: 1824 x 1824 | 5) Panoramic shot – Horizontal, Maximum: 20960 x 2736; Min: 5184 x 2736. Vertical, 15744 x 3648; Minimum: 3648 x 3888 | Videos: 4K* 3840 x 2160: 29.97 fps | Full HD 1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps | HD 1280 x 720: 59.94 fps *Shooting takes place by cropping pixels from the center of the sensor. |
Playback Modes File | Protect, Rotate, Movie compression, Slideshow, Rating, Movie Playback, Highlight Alert, Movie Frame Grab*, Resize**, Cropping**, Tilt Correction**, Red-Eye Correction** * 4K movies only. ** Applicable only to images taken with the same model. |
Video Out | HDMI (Type D) |
Audio Out | Stereo |
Other | Hi-Speed USB (Micro); direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers |
Power Source | Battery Pack LP-E12 |
Shooting Capacity | Number of still image shots (CIPA compliant): Screen ON: Approx. 325 shots | Electronic colour viewfinder On: Approx. 255 shots | Screen ON: Approx. 405 shots in ECO Mode Video Recording Time (CIPA compliant): Screen ON: Approx. 85 min. | Electronic colour viewfinder On: Approx. 75 min. |
Playback Time | Approx. 6 hrs. |
Operating Temperature | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10-90% |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 5.00 x 3.58 x 4.59 in. / 127.0 x 90.9 x 116.6mm |
Weight | Approx. 1.34 lbs. / 608g (CIPA standard) | Approx. 1.27 lbs. / 576g (Body only) |
* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
** Compatible with iOS® versions 9.3/10.3/11.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.
*** Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.1 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.2.20. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.
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