Premium, 65x zoom all-in-one camera combining DSLR looks and style with versatile, enhanced cutting-edge features.
Bridge camera with DSLR looks and versatile functionality
Expand shooting possibilities with support for images in RAW, 4K video, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi as well as Remote Live View.
Download user manual in PDF format: PowerShot_SX70_HS-Q
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.
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
Type
1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.3M1
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.1M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
Image Processor
Type
DIGIC 8
Lens
Focal length
3.8 – 247.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 21 – 1365 mm)
Zoom
Optical 65x
ZoomPlus 130x
Digital approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x2)
Combined approx. 260x
Maximum f/number
f/3.4 – f/6.5
Construction
15 elements in 11 groups (3 UD lenses, 1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 5 stop 3. Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
Focusing
Type
TTL
AF System / Points
Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot
AF Modes
One Shot, Servo, Continuous
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Manual Focus
Yes, plus MF Peaking
Closest Focusing Distance
0 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
Exposure Control
Metering modes
Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (except movie)
AE Lock
Yes
Exposure Compensation
+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
ISO Sensitivity
100-3200 in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter
Speed
15 – 1/2000 s
White Balance
Settings
Auto , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
0.39 type, approx 2.36m dots
Viewfinder / Coverage
approx 100%
Dioptre Correction
approx -3.0 – +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
LCD Monitor
Monitor
7.5 cm (3.0”) Vari-Angle LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels
Flash
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
X-Sync Speed
Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Correction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Manual Power Adjustment
3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Yes
Built-in Flash Range
approx 50 cm – 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m – 4 m (T)