Premium, 65x zoom all-in-one camera combining DSLR looks and style with versatile, enhanced 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 techAll-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.
Bring the distance into focusFrom wide angle to extreme close up – capture details invisible to the naked eye, without swapping lenses, whether you’re metres or miles away.
4K and RAW FormatsTake it to post-production with RAW stills, or get crisp JPEGs straight from camera. Shoot stunning video in ultra high definition 4K, with high quality microphone input.
Fast accurate autofocusThe PowerShot SX70 HS’s reliable autofocus makes separating background and foreground easy. Continuous autofocus option to capture fleeting moments in detail.
Extensive connectivityBack 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 mobile.
Sensor |
Effective megapixels | 20.3 |
Megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" type |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3'' / 6.17 × 4.55 mm |
Full frame | No |
Crop factor | 5.6× |
Aspect ratio | 4:3 / 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio available |
Largest image size | 5184 × 3888 |
Smallest image size | 2432 × 1824 |
Imaging processor | DiG!C 8 |
ISO | 100 – 3200 / 1/3 EV increments |
Filters | Primary color filter |
Lens |
Focal length | 21 – 1365 mm |
Optical zoom | 65× |
Aperture | f/3.4 – 6.5 |
Image stabiliser |
Image stabiliser | Yes |
Stabilizer performance | 5 stops |
Focusing |
Focusing sensor | TTL contrast detection AF |
Autofocus points | 9 |
Autofocus modes | Single / Continuous / Tracking / Manual |
Manual focus assist | Focus Peaking |
Focus lock | Yes / Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway |
Focus point selection | Spot / Auto (näotuvastus / 9 punkti) / Center spot |
Face detection | Yes |
AF assist light | Yes |
Close focus distance | 0 cm (wide) |
Exposure metering |
Metering | TTL metering |
Modes | Multi-segment (evaluative) / Center weighted average / Spot |
AE lock | Yes |
Exposure compensation | ±3 EV / 1/3 EV increments |
Shutter |
Shutter speed | 1/2000 – 15 sec |
Shooting |
Exposure modes | Smart Auto / Hybrid Auto / Creative Shot / Scene / Program / Shutter priority / Aperture priority / Manual |
Scene modes | Yes |
Drive modes | Continuous / Self-timer 2 sec / Self-timer 10 sec / Single |
Digital filters | Yes |
Still image continuous shooting | 10 fps |
White balance |
White balance modes | Fluorescent / Flash / Custom setting / Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Tungsten |
Movie recording |
Video resolution | [4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 30p |
Other formats | [4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 25p / [FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p/50p / [FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p / [FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p |
Duration | FullHD & HD: 29 minutes 59 seconds or 4 GB file |
Microphone | Integrated stereo microphone |
File types |
JPEG | DCF 2.0 / DPOF / EXIF 2.3 |
RAW | RAW |
Movie format | MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC-LC stereo) |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder | Electronic |
Screen dots | 2 360 000 |
Viewfinder size | 0.39" |
Coverage | 100% |
Dioptre correction | -3 – +1 |
LCD monitor |
Display type | TFT LCD |
Display size (inches) | 3.0 |
Screen dots | 922 000 |
Articulation | Fully articulated |
Touch screen | No |
Coverage | 100% |
Adjustments | Brightness (5 levels) |
Live View | Yes |
Storage |
Memory card slots | 1 |
Memory card type | SDXC / SDXC (UHS-I) / SD / SDHC / SDHC (UHS-I) |
Flash |
Flash type | Built-in TTL flash |
Range | 0.5 m - 6.5 m (wide) |
Flash modes | Auto / Flash on / Flash off / Slow sync / Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | No |
Interface |
USB | 1 × microUSB 2.0 |
Video | microHDMI (Type D) |
Remote control | Via connected smartphone |
Wireless | WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Features |
GPS | Via connected smartphone |
Electronic level | No |
Panorama | Yes |
HDR | No |
Time lapse | No |
Power source |
Battery | LP-E12 lithium battery |
Battery life | 325 frames (CIPA) |
Body |
Color | Black |
Height (mm) | 90.9 |
Width (mm) | 127 |
Depth (mm) | 116.6 |
Weight (with battery and memory card) | 610 g |
Camera model | Canon Powershot SX70 HS |
Package contents | Lithium battery LP-E12 / Battery charger LC-E12 / Shoulder strap / Front lens cap |