Canon PowerShot SX70 HS review
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The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS promises to rival DSLRs, bringing a huge zoom, RAW support, 4k video as well as RAW format in a portable and compact body - with the added bonus of not having to change lenses. But is this camera truly versatile, and does it take good photo and video? Read on to find out.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great for?
- What's the picture quality like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
December 2018
Released
November 2018
Technical specifications
General
- Camera typeSuperzoom
- Width128mm
- Height92mm
- Depth125mm
- Battery typeLithium ion rechargeable battery, custom size
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- 66%Average score
- 79%Highest score
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