Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
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The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS is a bridge camera that looks like a SLR camera. Use the macro function to clearly capture small details. Take pictures with 10 frames per second. Combine this with the fast autofocus to capture moments of action in a clear way. The model has 65x optical zoom which allows you to use it for capturing broad landscapes and animals in the distance. You won't lose image quality while you zoom in. Take pictures in RAW format. This way, you can edit images without losing details. Thanks to the 4K video resolution, you can record detailed video. Wirelessly send your photos and videos to your smartphone or tablet using WiFi and Bluetooth.
Image quality | Very good | |
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Camera usage situation | At home for family and friends, Vacation | |
Type of image sensor | 1/2.3" | |
Suitable for photographer type | Advanced, Beginner | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Optical zoom | 65 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 20,3 MP | |
Image stabilization |
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First had the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX400V at home but it did not film in 4K (device released in 2014) and in full HD it was in a codec of Sony itself, which meant that you have to convert first if you want to view the content on an android device. Now you can say, it is a camera so you take pictures with it, but once you look at the quality of the zoom of such bridge cameras, you also want to film something with such zoom options. So Sony sent it back and had the SX70 HS delivered by Canon. The first thing you notice is that the device fits perfectly in your hand and that, apart from the on/off button, all other buttons are perfectly in place. The menus are also very clear and are displayed on a clear screen. Which brings me to the next plus: the viewfinder, it has more than double the number of pixels than comparable devices, so you can see your subject razor sharp, this is certainly not the case with other devices (not with the Sony anyway) and is a real improvement, especially when you draw in full sun and your screen becomes difficult to read. As already mentioned, the zoom is Fantastic! You can photograph birds from 20 to 30 meters full screen, and then we only use the 65X optical zoom. Further digital zooming does require a tripod, but up to 65X the image stabilization ensures that you can even shoot with one hand. But there is also a downside: when you set the device to automatic, the indoor performance is downright lousy. The colors are reproduced very realistically, but the sharpness cannot compete with the camera of a high-end smartphone, for example. Which is a bit of a missed opportunity for a device with this price. On the other hand, you don't buy a super zoom camera to shoot mainly indoors. In any case, I am very enthusiastic about the device and I am really shocked by the good quality with zoomed photos. An absolute must for enthusiasts who like to photograph something but cannot get close to it, such as birds, in animal parks, etc.
Patrick Masculus
9 May 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
This device has many possibilities and takes nice sharp photos, even with the large zoom range. I mostly use the device for outdoor photography. I prefer not to use flash indoors and the photos are good even then. So far I haven't been able to find any downsides. It's a great device for this price!
Annet B.
18 June 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
The zoom is improbable, not only optically, but the digital zoom part up to 130x seems better than zooming in on an existing photo
H Vd Meer
8 March 2021
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Product number | 821566 |
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Manufacturer code | 3071C002AA |
Brand | Canon |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Camera type | Compact camera | |
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Suitable for photographer type | Advanced, Beginner | |
Camera usage situation | At home for family and friends, Vacation | |
Menu language | Dutch, English, French, German | |
Bridge camera | ||
Maximum number of photos per second | 10 fps | |
Best tested | ||
Size camera | Large | |
Image quality | Very good |
Optical zoom | 65 | |
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Digital zoom | 4 | |
Maximum focal length | 1365 mm | |
Minimum focal length | 21 mm | |
Wide-angle | ||
Aperture | 3,4 - 4,4 | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Regular autofocus |
Type of image sensor | 1/2.3" | |
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Crop factor | 1,5 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 20,3 MP | |
ISO sensitivity | 100 - 3200 | |
Image stabilization |
Photo file format | JPEG | |
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Video file format | MPEG-4 AVCHD (H.264) | |
Audio file format | MPEG 4 | |
Exact image display | 100 % | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
4K, frames per second | 30p | |
Full HD (1080p), frames per second | 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p | |
HD ready (720p), frames per second | 50p, 60p | |
Ultra HD, frames per second | 4K, 25p | |
Photo resolution width | 5184 pixels | |
Photo resolution height | 3888 pixels |
Memory card | SD | |
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SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC, SDXC UHS | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 128 GB | |
Minimum requirements storage system | Class 10 |
Internal flash | ||
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Exposure compensation | -2 | |
Guide number | 5,5 | |
Wireless flash control |
Screen size | 3 inches | |
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Tiltable | ||
Touchscreen |
Viewfinder | ||
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Viewfinder type | Electronic |
USB port | ||
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USB version | USB 3.0 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Type of HDMI connector | Micro HDMI Type D | |
Microphone connector | ||
Hot shoe |
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
GPS sensor |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
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Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Replaceable battery | ||
Battery type | Canon LP-E12 | |
Battery/battery capacity | 0,8 Ah |
Weight | 608 g | |
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Height | 91,4 mm | |
Depth | 116,8 mm | |
Width | 127 mm | |
Material | Glass, Plastic | |
Color | Black |
Water-resistant | ||
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Shockproof | ||
Dustproof | ||
Dust removal system |
