Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS was announced in 2018 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 20.3 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Canon PowerShot SXxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Canon PowerShot SXxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Canon SX70 HS	September 2018	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Articulated 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX60 HS Compare	September 2014	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX50 HS Compare	January 2013	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 6,400	Articulated 2.80" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX40 HS Compare	September 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Articulated 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX30 IS Compare	September 2010	14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Articulated 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX20 IS Compare	July 2010	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Articulated 2.50" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX10 IS Compare	January 2009	10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Articulated 2.50" 230k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs PowerShot SX60 HS vs PowerShot SX50 HS vs PowerShot SX40 HS vs PowerShot SX30 IS vs PowerShot SX20 IS.

In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX70 HS.

Fully Articulated screen

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 922k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 325 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

Shutter

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at Auto ISO.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has dimensions of 127 x 91 x 117 mm (5.0 x 3.58 x 4.61"). It weighs 608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

127 mm (5.0")

91 mm (3.58")

91 mm (3.58")

117 mm (4.61")