A competent travel and holiday camera with lots to recommend it, the PowerShot SX70 HS is a fine option for holidays in sunnier climes. If you need something that will deliver across a broader range of indoor and outdoor situations, though, it may be best to look towards a camera with a more modest zoom range and a larger sensor.

Easy and fast to use; Great handling; Decent autofocus performance; Effective image stabilisation; Pleasing 4K footage;

Poor wide-angle performance; Build quality could be better; No touchscreen; Noisy images past lowest ISO settings; Auto white balance a little hit and miss;

Huge zoom-ranges are all the rage, but does Canon's latest superzoom bridge camera deliver where it really coun...

DSLR-inspired looks and performance; Vlog-friendly 4K video; 65x zoom lens is the main attraction

Some bridge cameras offer greater zooms; No touch screen; Image quality is mediocre

The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS is a bridge camera. That means it combines some of the features of an interchangeable lens camera with those of a compact camera. So while it is fairly compact and has a fixed zoom lens, it looks like a small SLR.

I upgraded from the SX50, but have used the SX60, so was excited to purchase the SX70. The zoom is great and quiet and quiet while videoing. Was sad to see no hot shoe and that the ISO was now embedded and harder to quickly change. Have not set up the Wifi yet.

I brought this for myself as an upgrade, I was surprised at the picture quality first then the array of effects and settings. The in house editing is a great feature. Plus can send photos straight to my mobile, fantastic camera for the money

Happy with my purchase, just need some practice now! Was surprised there was no case included In the package though & not sure if I'm keen on the way instructions recommend attaching lense cover to side of camera. It almost gets in the way while using the camera.

I have had a canon DSLR for quite a few years now and my main usage was to take photographs of birds. I have been disappointed with the zoom lenses as a decent one can cost thousands so, on the lookout for a zoom lens with decent magnification, I came across a birding site that recommended this...

If you're a bit more serious about capturing distant subjects, but not quite serious enough to consider spending thousands of dollars, think about the larger Nikon P900 or P1000 if you want as much telephoto reach as possible, or one of the better 1-inch-sensor bridge cameras, like the Sony RX10 III...

65x zoom lens; Vari-angle LCD; Excellent EVF; 10fps bursts; Raw image capture; 4K video with mic input; Wi-Fi; Strong ergonomics

Not great in dim light; Omits accessory shoe and 24fps video; 4K not available in all modes; Not a good choice for fast action

The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS ($549.99) is a compelling argument for why bridge cameras still exist, and, for the right photographer, make a lot of sense. It makes some minor changes from the previous generation SX60 HS, keeping the same lens, but adding a higher-resolution image sensor, 4K video, and a much better viewfinder. It's a solid option for smartphone users who crave zoom power, and for SLR owners looking for a lighter camera to grab when on the go. As with the SX60 HS that came before it, the SX70 HS earns our Editors' Choice award. From Ultra-Wide to Extreme Telephoto The SX70 HS ($599.99 at Amazon) doesn't stray from the standard bridge camera blueprint. It's smaller than an SLR, but shaped like one. It boasts an ample handgrip, plenty of physical controls, and an understated matte black finish. The camera measures 3.6 by 4.6 by 5.0 inches (HWD) and weighs about 1.3 pounds when loaded with a battery and card and ready to shoot. Similar Products ...

The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS captures views ranging from ultra-wide to extreme telephoto. It's a solid camera for wildlife observers, families, and shutterbugs in search of a lightweight bridge model.

65x zoom lens; Vari-angle LCD; Excellent EVF; 10fps bursts; Raw image capture; 4K video with mic input; Wi-Fi; Strong ergonomics

Not great in dim light; Omits accessory shoe and 24fps video; 4K not available in all modes; Not a good choice for fast action

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