[NTSC] I can't pay any higher praise on this camera than, I bought it again.

Besides the really long optical zoom, I love the flip-out back viewer. I use the flip-out back almost exclusively. The viewer eye piece works fine, but I am more comfortable not looking through the camera. I like to twist the back viewer for high and low-angle shots. That is something a camera with a built-in view back can not do. I will sorely miss this camera when I can no longer buy another.


The camera is choke full of other nifty features, but I am mostly a point-n-shoot photographer. In manual-mode, I got some great eclipse shots (lunar and solar) using a tripod for stability. Canon has somewhat recently added a phone app that allows remote control of the camera and remote downloads to the phone memory card. I really am digging those feature, too.

Since Canon has not made a replacement camera in this line, I have to assume they are not developing this line any further. I think I should buy still another and just store it away until I wear out this new one.

[Yes, Flash Only] I use this camera 99% of the time for birding - specifically to confirm my sightings. I shoot exclusively in auto mode and sometimes the images (in good light - 3 examples are attached below) are very nice, and as other reviewers have stated, it suffers in diminished light. It has somewhat replaced my spotting scope, using the super zoom to identify distant birds. Image quality in favorable light is good through the 65x range, and then remains sharp to about 100x or so in the digital range, but decreases rapidly beyond that. Images near full zoom are quite poor, but again have allowed me to make otherwise impossible identifications of birds.

In comparison to my older SX60 HS: 1) The battery is smaller, I always carry a spare 2) The charger is a plug into a wall socket type (no cord) but works fine for me 3) During the lag time between single shots, a sharp still image of my image appears. I do not like this because I cannot follow the bird if it is moving and must attempt to re-find it. On the older camera there was a blurred image of my subject, but I could follow it until the image sharpened for the next shot. Now I must attempt to follow the target with my naked eye between shots. One reviewer has stated that you can set it for single shots with zero lag time, but did not indicate how. I'm still looking into this.


I love this camera and always carry it - the beauty of it being so small and light. As far as complaint #3 above goes, I have just adapted to the change and don't worry about it.

[3.0"] Bought this for a trip to Africa. Small and compact, but has everything we need. Great telephoto and point and shoot with more options to learn over the years.

[Monochrome] Purchased this camera after sending back nikon p950, which had very slow focusing despite numerous setting adjustments.
This camera is very quick at focusing and excellent photos. Wife loves it, so do I.
Also very lightweight, easy to carry!

[f/3.4 to 6.5] Fantastic camera. Better than I even expected. And, as, usual, the sales person was great!!!

[ AAC Audio] This is a handy little camera with a powerful zoom lens.

We compared it to an old Canon 6D with canon ef 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6l is (first gen) usm lens, and it did better than anticipated! Amazing how far technology has progressed.

I bought this for my wife who wants the convenience of a point and shoot camera, but also needs the extra zoom capabilities of a much more expensive set up. She also likes the fact that it is easy to use and lightweight.

While it is not a DSLR replacement, it is a great little bridge camera that is ideal to take with you when you are traveling, kayaking, have little to no room for a bulky camera and lens gear, bicycling or simply keeping it in your car and have it handy for a photo opportunity.

Also a great gift idea!

[NTSC] The magnification is really great for this camera. I can photograph birds quite far away, just balancing the camera on something stable (fencepost, my knee, etc.). The tripod I bought really helps alot, though. The battery lasts a surprisingly long time also. My prior experience was a manual SLR and I'm finding that it takes awhile to learn all the digital camera features. I wish it could do closeup photos better (for insects & wildflowers). I also haven't figured out how to manually focus, or even if that is possible. The camera often focuses on something I want in the background. Overall I'm pleased with the Canon Powershot SX70.

[f/3.4 to 6.5] Needed a versatile camera that was small and light enough to carry in a hip pack/fanny pack. I am a birder and I also wanted a camera with a zoom lens. This camera has it all. I admit that it gets a bit more difficult to get a great image with little or no noise if I go much past 30x, so I try not to! I have gotten great pictures of dragon flies on flowers and equally great images of terns flying past. Hard to do better with this sized camera with a fixed lens. Five stars for me.

[Stereo ] Very light, easy change of functions.
I bought this to a trip to Disney instead of carry my sony alpha. Very happy with the result

[Yes, Flash Only] This camera is great for beginners on a budget. It has decent image quality and great zoom.