Canon Powershot SX70 HS

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 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.



Bring the distance into focus

From 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 Formats

Take 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 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 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