My wife had used the SX-40 HS for years taking bird/wild life photos and some landscapes. When it came time for an upgrade I thought it would be a good idea to get her a full frame camera and purchased a Sony A7 ii with a kit lens. Due to her arthritis the Sony was just to heavy. So when the SX-70 HS came out we thought we would give it a go. She loves it. Zoom is priceless when you can't get near herons, egrets or spoonbills.
Appreciate you dropping the info here for others and glad it worked out for you! Just wish Canon could’ve figured out how to do it for what they’re charging for this camera 😂
Excellent review, thanks,useful that you owned both previous versions.Despite canon's idiotic hardware decisions their image and video quality and articulated screens are superb. From UK.
Thanks for this honest and realistic video. I bought this camera as a substitute to my heavy DSLR 400 mm when traveling or when being too lazy to bring my best gears with me. What a mistake I’ve made buying this childish toy! Yes this SX7O is light weight, design and ergonomics are very good, settings are similar to an expensive DSLR etc. BUT this camera doesn’t take good photos. There is noise even at 100 ISO, texture is grainy if there is not bright sunny sky of if you crop in a little in your PC. Colors can be good in some rare situations but sharpness doesn’t exist at more than mid zoom. Full zoom is just awful. I didn’t try video yet but photo quality is under average level. My old Powershot G7X is ten times better in quality.
Ahh sorry you didn’t see this beforehand. I had so much higher hopes for it too due to experience with the SX50HS many years back. Can’t tell if this line of cameras has gotten worse or other cameras have just gotten so much better but Canon really needs to step it up if they ever release a SX80HS.
Thanks for the review. I'm not a big fan of cameras that need ideal conditions to produce quality images. I'm glad I checked out this review. Before the review, I was seriously considering getting this.
Great Review, But.......The quality of the image does not always depend on the camera. It depends on the ability of the photographer. I've seen incredible photos taken with a browning instamatic. You can have a Nikon 810, but if you don't have the ability you won't take good pictures. This camera can take great pictures in all kinds of light.
Oh I totally agree that in the hands of a capable videographer/photographer any camera can produce good images (the SX70HS included). However the inverse IS also true that a capable camera in the hands of any person can produce better images (better maybe not in an artistic sense but definitely technical). As for your last statement “this camera can take great pictures in all kinds of light” - yes that is true, though (as I tried to articulate in my review) I think that there are other cameras that can take a lot better pictures in “all kinds of light” for less money that also offer better features.
Yes it can but not really your opinion isn't good. You say it depend on photography yes it does but if your saying that way., Would you still use cheap 200 dollar budget camera and say the best camera.
Hey nice video! Im interested in this camera as a starting fotographer. Im going on a holiday to africa and because of the superzoom this one interests me. First i was looking at a more compact one, the sx740 hs, its very compact what is a + for me, but i think the quality and zoom will be to low. A normal reflex camera with the lens switching and all the stuff you carry with it, is something im not looking for. Do you have other suggestions or would you go for this one. Sadly Canon havent released any other compact cameras the last 5 years.
Hello how are you! I have a Canon Sx70 and I have a question. The viewfinder has a sensor that just putting your hand in front already makes the camera display go off. Is there any way I can disable the display to use only the LCD Display?
@@steviesevieria1868 If they used USB-C they can charge at higher voltages, without taking more time when charging at lower voltages. But they probably didn't want to add the complexity of a battery charging circuit to the camera as swapping batteries is what they planned for
I have the sx50 and had the sx40 , these are great cameras but the same applies, you need bright light for best pictures . This gets worse the more megapixels you have ( just try using any old 5 or 6 megapixel camera and you'll find low light pictures have less noise ) . 👍
Thanks for that honest review. I am in search of a new camera and was considering this. But I believe I will check out some of the other cameras you mentions. Thanks
TYSM for this review, i use it in my workplace and they're always trying to blame the poor quality on me and my team, when they're the ones giving us this camera, and no extra lighting aside from the ones everyone has in an everyday office. For a while we did think it was just us, thinking we didnt know how to work this camera when we have personally, the canon rebel t5 and it works just fine, but I'm glad to know that everyone who uses this camera with regular lighting experiences this anyways. Don't get it if u plan to use a greenscreen or if you can't afford lamps or other sources of light.
Excellent vid! I have the sx60 for travel vloggimg. Was going to upgrade to sx70.. but no cold shoe?? And no touchscreen in the upgrade. Nah. You saved me a lot of money here. Thanks.
Thanks! Yeah, I probably wouldn't upgrade. Maybe have a look at the new FZ1000 II by Panasonic (bhpho.to/2IGoHBa). It's a bit more expensive but it packs a larger 1" sensor, a touchscreen with the sacrifice of only 16x zoom.
Very honnest and genuine review, i bought my sx 70 on new years day thinking that it would give a better pictures then my old sx50 but i was wrong, i should've seen the reviews before before buying this poor image sx70 . My old sx50 has the best image by far in comparison to 60 and 70 , only difference in sx70 is the it has a bit wider image and thst is all , I wouldn't recommend anyone to by this sx70 really. I paid 799$ Aus dollars which is a waste really, Thanks for the review mate , CHEERS
To get significant improvement in image quality you will go to larger sensor sizes. The SX-series has a small 7.7 mm sensor. You would have to go to one inch (15.8 mm) sensors like on the Canon G-series or mirroless cameras/DSLRs which have 27-43 mm sensors. This would mean significant reduction of the zoom range or huge increase in price and weight. The king of the superzooms is Sony RX-10 Mark IV. It costs over 2000 dollars and has a 25x zoom (24-600 mm equivalent).
I Found out that the SX-70 Quietly Came Out a While Back, & the Bridge & Pockets get Very Little Attention thanks to to Flood of Camera Phones or the More Advanced D.S.L.R.'s! Anyway... I saw the SX-70 Last Monday (8-26) at a Best Buy Store in Burbank, Calif (Outside of L.A.), & I Tried to Examine it & Work the Features, but the Battery was Dead! Last Friday (8-30) I went to Another Best Buy in West Hollywood, Calif & Saw the SX-70 there & it's Battery Worked & Thumbed through the Features, & Seeing what they had Added, that you didn't Mention in the Clip. The Lack of a Hot Shoe, Turned me Away with the SX-70, cause I do a Lot of Flash Photos at Events, as I do with my Current SX-50 that I Bought in February 2014, when I Bought that Camera at Samy's Camera here at its Culver City, Calif Store Over 5 Years Ago I also Bought a Sunpack DigiFlash 3000 that was Recommended as a Backup Flash & I Had a Sunpack Flash from the 80's that I Used on my 2 Pentax Film Cameras Back Then, but my DigiFlash 3000 Started Acting Up on the SX-50 in which it Fires Low Flashes Half of the Time, & Photos Are Dark & I don't know why it Does that, Both Flash & Camera are Well Taken Care of, & I Bought Another Flash from Wal-Mart, an ONN Flash, that I can Use for also for a Slave Light, but it has a Drawback the Flash Sync Speed Drops to 1/20 or Lower if I Attach the Flash on My SX-50, so I Use it for a Slave Light & Drain My Battery on My SX-50 by Using the Built in Flash. & That's why I Got Turned Off with the SX-70, No Damn Hot Shoe to Hook On a Separate Powerful Flash! The SX-60, to what I Heard was a Joke, & Lost it's Lackluster, & Canon Took Away 2 Creative Features that I have on my SX-50, Color Accent & Color Swap, & the Quality on the SX-60 Wasn't All Great, the SX-50 was the Best Selling Camera of the SX Series when it Came Out in 2012, I was Very Impressed & Very Sold on the SX-50 & Bought it. I Wouldn't Recommend the SX-70, Nor Buy it due to a Lack of a Important Feature (the Hot Shoe), & that's Very Important to Me because I Do a Lot of Indoor Flash & It Wears Out you Produced Battery, & you have to Spend Nearly $50.00 to buy a Backup Battery for the SX-70. It's Just Not Worth it for this Camera😑
HEY!!! From Los Angeles...I've been every place YOU"VE been when trying to find the best DSLR camera. I've had the Canon 50 & 60 for YEARS and 'Yes" shooting in low light is such a drag...I'm at Venice Beach every week shooting surfers, and on a cloudy day, I know to not expect good photos... Zooming in too far can also give me very grainy results.. I'm ready for a NEW camera (and I wish it could be a Canon) but don't know just what to do.. If UR at Venice Beach and see a guy knee deep or on the shore shooting surfers, it's more that like to be me... PETE at V BEACH.
Unfortunately there hasn’t really been any new super zoom cameras that have come out since this video other than the more expensive Nikon P950 which I also have a couple videos on. However there are cameras in the same price range which have come out in the past 4 years which have better image quality.
Unfortunately the landscape of super zoom cameras hasn’t changed much in 2023. Nikon P950 is probably the best but so expensive. Still waiting on a new camera from Panasonic or Canon.
It does not have USB charging as t has the 7.4 volt battery. Many Canon's with 3.7 volts have USB charging. UBS charging on the go s not practical as you cannot use the camera while it is charging. It is simpler to swap the battery.
This camera will basically reach distances with the huge zoom that mirrorless and mft cannot compete with without a ton of more expense. And it has a great user handling and a snappy focus and AE. It's as good for FINDING birds as it is for recording them.
Thanks! I have the 60 and love it! The only issue i have is that the display stopped working for every mode except C1 and C2. I decided to look up the 70 and compare. Well, after seeing it doesn’t have a hot shoe I’m just going to buy another 60. Thanks for your review.
Purchasing extra batteries can eliminate worry about battery life while out in the field… unless you are doing something thatvrequires the camera cannot be powered off.
Good informative casual review. I loved the way it felt in hand and looks good, small enough size but no touchscreen and no 👞 for the mic input?? LAME.
I like my Sx60hs and my Panasonic FZ300 both of which i've had for a while. Both cameras have a hot shoe mount on top so I can mount my Rode mic on top. The Sx70hs does not have a Hot shoe mount and I see that as a downgrade.
Today I came back home pissed off by my FZ1000Mark2 and I started looking around for a new camera. Hot shoe and charging surprisingly wouldn't be a problem for me, but the image quality is a terrifying issue. A "bright light only" limitation kicks it off of competition. Thanks for pointing out the downsides - this is something one will never hear so easily. Do you use mobile sync app, anything about it? Panasonic's ImageApp sucks here.
Thanks for the good info! I'm headed to the Amazon so it'll be a mix of bright and very cloudy/understory dark and was hoping for something small with great zoom but I should just accept less zoom to have better shooting in the forest with the dslr. I'm considering a t-something-i and wish there was a perfect one-lens-for-every-condition but you can't have everything.
Wow that sounds awesome - and definitely the right choice to go with a DSLR T8i maybe? Or SL3 for something more compact. The “one lens to rule them all” is kinda the holy grail of photography but a good, relatively affordable two lens setup is often an 18-55mm and 70-300mm.
dslr or mirroless cameras Alternative - Sony A6000 dirt cheap ($350) + 55-210mm zoom (450 for both) + ($60) tcon 1.7x olympus or other brand 1.7x extender = 535 mm with incredible image quality right to 500mm, and you can use any of hundreds of lenses. I use it for high speed action shots (10 fps with focusing), soccer players full crop from other end of field, excellent low light APS c sensor, 1080p Xavc video. Same price as this Sx70. If you don't need (ununsable) 4k vid and (ununsable except in bright light) 1200mm zoom but want clear noise free pics in all light, get the sony.
can you tell me what the difference is between a power shot sx60hs and a power shot sx70hs- I take mostly outside shots for contest -of birds- sunrise- because I live near the Gulf -on Siesta Key, Fl- I also write Bird books, so the photos have to be sharp. my email ----sambis@--aol.com- looking forward in hearing from you, thanks Samantha Bisceglia
Glad you found this video! Been almost thinking of making a general update on all superzoom camera cause I’m pretty sure they are dead as of 2023. All manufacturers have pretty much abandoned the concept and the image quality is lagging behind those of other cameras.
What would you recommend for a good zoom, good image quality, 4k, flip out touchscreen without committing to the expensive world of mirrorless and dslrs?
I know you say you don't want to get into the expensive world of DSLRs but I would suggest to maybe have a look at the new Canon SL3 (bhpho.to/2GDJpNQ). It is only $649 currently with a 18-55mm lens, and ticks all the boxes you mention. If you really are looking for something less expensive, have a look at some of the offerings from Panasonic such as the FZ80 (bhpho.to/2My6nvM) or LX10 (bhpho.to/2GHDRSA).
Hi, Thank you for this video. I was looking at this camera for my TH-cam channel. I have the Canon Powershot SX50, the only thing I hate is it does not have an Audio Jack. I always film my art from a tripod. I need a rotating flip screen and audio jack. Don't want to spend over $500. What camera would you recommend? Thanks
I dont ever expect to shoot on dark days .the woods is green and dark on some of the nicest days ..never shoot at night ..sky shots are pretty dull even if its an eagle .im not real touchy in the field ..so thats fine . I dont wanna buy ,carry ,or mess with huge lenses..i let the camera do the work ..make sure the light is at my back ..and this zOom is gonna kill! My 20x optic zoom was about 5 times short for grabbing my cute friends red bellies peeping out of their holes ive had dozens of times to see and miss. My nikon binoculars by the way are 10x50 6.5 so ive been able to enjoy those views ..even in dark at a great horned owl 60 ft up . This is gonna kill ...gets here tomorrow!!
My little point & shoot just died. I thought I had narrowed it down to this one and the Panasonic FZ80. Now I’m not so sure. I like the zoom and I really need one that has a fast shutter speed but I mostly shoot family indoors. Some outdoor shots. Image stabilization is an absolute. Also my eyes are really bad. Cataract surgery here I come. I hate fighting with laptop and any device I plug into it. So something easy to load pictures onto a pc. No extra programs, I just want to plug it in and download. I’d like a point & shoot but one can learn some advanced features without being a manual only camera. I’ve been looking on B&H website that my brother sent me to. He’s a professional photographer so his cameras cost a house payment. I really don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on those little flimsy looking cameras. But i don’t know. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!
Can you please advise whether it works on the Eos Webcam utility on Mac os I tried it on obs but seem to come up with blank & does it have a limit on video recording time & if the Eos Webcam utility is a no go is there any way to get a stream on my Mac to use it as a Webcam Thanks a bunch
Pros: It has great zoom - really more zoom than you can get in any other camera even for 10X the price Cons: Image quality isn’t great especially when lighting conditions aren’t perfectly sunny and bright
Lovely video sir. I just want to know that does it perform better in long exposure photography? I'm not a night photography person but I do like long exposures at night
You’re not gonna be able to get photos of stars and stuff in absolute darkness, but long exposures at twilight or in a city with lights are are definitely useable - unless you plan on viewing in large size. I have a long exposure shot here on the review I wrote (digitaltechreviewsandtips.com/canon-powershot-sx70hs-review) as well as here on my Instagram (instagram.com/p/Br6LireH3Eb/?igshid=rg0o7ukoof4u).
I am newly interested in learning about photography. I've been looking at this camera. Thank you for mentioning other similar cameras to look into! Would like to know what bridge cameras, that shoot in RAW format, you might recommend? I don't feel comfortable jumping right into a DSLR, but want more than a point & shoot (which I have).
I should add, I don't really care much about video aspects. I want to be able to take great photos, in all lighting conditions, as well as moving targets. Thanks!
Bridge cameras are essentially point and shoot cameras just with a lot more lens. While this is great for some things (like wildlife photography) it also usually means they’re pretty bad at low light situations and often produce worse quality images then comparable point and shoots. If you really want to learn about photography you should get a DSLR. Something like the Canon SL2 or T7 is about the same price of the SX60HS and you will be able to get a lot better quality photos thanks to the larger APS-C size sensor. There’s a reason why photojournalists almost always use a DSLR: of all the cameras they perform the best in all lighting conditions.
Hi. Thank you for your advice, I would like to ask you also about the night sky, it is good for shooting that? If not, what do you recommend? Thank you very much and be good.
It's not best but it does what it does. Not enough light but you can use manual control to adjust the light exposure. Although sony hx80 does a better job at doing night shot in the sky blackout.
Thanks! I definitely want too review the P950 but I’m currently in the middle of moving cross-country so I’ve had to limit my tech purchases for the time being. Good to know that people are interested in the camera though and I’ll try to get to it eventually (or Nikon could send it to me *hint hint*).
You should go for something like Canon G-series or mirrorless cameras for low light shoot at wide angles. Do not think you can get a master of all trades camera.
hello can you please help me. While filming my camera always cut off and I have to restart it. I'm trying to make a tutorial but the camera tend to shut off. Please help how do I stop it from shutting off.
I don’t know if I can really help you much. It sounds like your battery might not be charged but I’m assuming you charged it up. Maybe make sure you have a big enough memory card in the camera and that it has room. Otherwise I’m not sure what it could be.
Hi. I was about to buy this camera. But photos indoor are important to me. What a similar camera in features and price is better at low light? Thanks for the help
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips I do have a poco X3 NFC. The price range is up to £250. I know the Canon SX 70 HS is above this price range. The idea was to find a good deal of a second-hand one or something like that.
i have this cam here, its the third poershot sx model i have and the wierd thing is that the image quality of the full HD video recording is absolutely terrible. the 4K image quality is OK.
Well the FZ80 has a touchscreen, 4K picture grab, USB charging and flash hotshoe to name a few things. IQ and video wise probably very close but the FZ80 has a brighter and possibly sharper lens.
They didnt include a USB charging option so you're forced to by extra Canon batteries. Because THEY KNOW you'll be out in nature where there are no plugs. BIG MINUS. Id go with the 290$ Nikon B600 thats 260$ cheaper and has a 60x zoom. Only drawback with that one is that there is no manual focus.
Pretty stupid..... That canon they don't come with usb. Nikon sony yes. Canon cameras rechargeable does never come with usb cable.... Btw you have phone charge sooo....? Why not use that one instead? "Cringe"
Nonsense. You can buy third party batteries dead cheap. Charging with US take 1-2 hours when the camera cannot be used so it is not that practical. Also Canon has USB charging on many cameras with a single cell battery.
@@norfendi6881 It's actually a pretty good camera if you check other reviews. You can't have everything, better quality means less zoom or giant size. But I figured at night I don't take pictures, if I do I use night mode on my phone. The next model SX80 should be released somewhere in 2022 so SX70 will get cheaper.
No, Sony RX10 Mark IV has better mage quality but only 25x zoom but for serious work yo should go mirrorless but then for example 1200 mm f/8 is 25000 €. I say do not try to get a master of all trades. Get two cameras, one that gives you good image quality and another that gets more reach, or with mirrorless you might do with more lenses. Canon 800 mm f/11 is cheap at around $1000.
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My wife had used the SX-40 HS for years taking bird/wild life photos and some landscapes. When it came time for an upgrade I thought it would be a good idea to get her a full frame camera and purchased a Sony A7 ii with a kit lens. Due to her arthritis the Sony was just to heavy. So when the SX-70 HS came out we thought we would give it a go.
She loves it. Zoom is priceless when you can't get near herons, egrets or spoonbills.
Thanks for the honest review, not often seen by reviewers on TH-cam
At last, someone who isn't only praising, giving his practical opinion as well
Lots of videos on TH-cam how to put a cold shoe on the camera. I added one to my SX70 and it works great for my external mic.
Appreciate you dropping the info here for others and glad it worked out for you! Just wish Canon could’ve figured out how to do it for what they’re charging for this camera 😂
Excellent review, thanks,useful that you owned both previous versions.Despite canon's idiotic hardware decisions their image and video quality and articulated screens are superb. From UK.
Thanks. After watching this I bought the FZ80!
Thanks for this honest and realistic video. I bought this camera as a substitute to my heavy DSLR 400 mm when traveling or when being too lazy to bring my best gears with me. What a mistake I’ve made buying this childish toy! Yes this SX7O is light weight, design and ergonomics are very good, settings are similar to an expensive DSLR etc. BUT this camera doesn’t take good photos. There is noise even at 100 ISO, texture is grainy if there is not bright sunny sky of if you crop in a little in your PC. Colors can be good in some rare situations but sharpness doesn’t exist at more than mid zoom. Full zoom is just awful. I didn’t try video yet but photo quality is under average level. My old Powershot G7X is ten times better in quality.
Ahh sorry you didn’t see this beforehand. I had so much higher hopes for it too due to experience with the SX50HS many years back. Can’t tell if this line of cameras has gotten worse or other cameras have just gotten so much better but Canon really needs to step it up if they ever release a SX80HS.
Fantastic review. Highly informative and well thought out.
Thanks for the review. I'm not a big fan of cameras that need ideal conditions to produce quality images. I'm glad I checked out this review. Before the review, I was seriously considering getting this.
Great Review, But.......The quality of the image does not always depend on the camera. It depends on the ability of the photographer. I've seen incredible photos taken with a browning instamatic.
You can have a Nikon 810, but if you don't have the ability you won't take good pictures. This camera can take great pictures in all kinds of light.
Oh I totally agree that in the hands of a capable videographer/photographer any camera can produce good images (the SX70HS included). However the inverse IS also true that a capable camera in the hands of any person can produce better images (better maybe not in an artistic sense but definitely technical).
As for your last statement “this camera can take great pictures in all kinds of light” - yes that is true, though (as I tried to articulate in my review) I think that there are other cameras that can take a lot better pictures in “all kinds of light” for less money that also offer better features.
Yes it can but not really your opinion isn't good. You say it depend on photography yes it does but if your saying that way., Would you still use cheap 200 dollar budget camera and say the best camera.
Hey nice video! Im interested in this camera as a starting fotographer.
Im going on a holiday to africa and because of the superzoom this one interests me. First i was looking at a more compact one, the sx740 hs, its very compact what is a + for me, but i think the quality and zoom will be to low.
A normal reflex camera with the lens switching and all the stuff you carry with it, is something im not looking for.
Do you have other suggestions or would you go for this one. Sadly Canon havent released any other compact cameras the last 5 years.
Hello how are you! I have a Canon Sx70 and I have a question. The viewfinder has a sensor that just putting your hand in front already makes the camera display go off. Is there any way I can disable the display to use only the LCD Display?
Look at the page 202 of the manual.
@@okaro6595 thanks Bro
Are your hands big or is the camera just small?
Haha I’m 6’5” so yeah my hands are pretty big. The camera is just slightly smaller than your average DSLR camera like the Canon 5D or Rebel series.
USB is 5 volts, the battery is 7.2 volts. This is why you can't charge using USB.
Change the battery voltage, time for camera manufacturers to get into the 21st-century.
@@steviesevieria1868 If they used USB-C they can charge at higher voltages, without taking more time when charging at lower voltages. But they probably didn't want to add the complexity of a battery charging circuit to the camera as swapping batteries is what they planned for
excellent review! Keep it up
I have the sx50 and had the sx40 , these are great cameras but the same applies, you need bright light for best pictures . This gets worse the more megapixels you have ( just try using any old 5 or 6 megapixel camera and you'll find low light pictures have less noise ) . 👍
yeah i love sx50 more than sx60
Thanks for that honest review. I am in search of a new camera and was considering this. But I believe I will check out some of the other cameras you mentions. Thanks
TYSM for this review, i use it in my workplace and they're always trying to blame the poor quality on me and my team, when they're the ones giving us this camera, and no extra lighting aside from the ones everyone has in an everyday office. For a while we did think it was just us, thinking we didnt know how to work this camera when we have personally, the canon rebel t5 and it works just fine, but I'm glad to know that everyone who uses this camera with regular lighting experiences this anyways. Don't get it if u plan to use a greenscreen or if you can't afford lamps or other sources of light.
Excellent vid! I have the sx60 for travel vloggimg. Was going to upgrade to sx70.. but no cold shoe?? And no touchscreen in the upgrade. Nah. You saved me a lot of money here. Thanks.
Thanks! Yeah, I probably wouldn't upgrade. Maybe have a look at the new FZ1000 II by Panasonic (bhpho.to/2IGoHBa). It's a bit more expensive but it packs a larger 1" sensor, a touchscreen with the sacrifice of only 16x zoom.
Digital Tech Reviews & Tips can you charge this via USB on from external battery pack? Tia
Very honnest and genuine review, i bought my sx 70 on new years day thinking that it would give a better pictures then my old sx50 but i was wrong, i should've seen the reviews before before buying this poor image sx70 . My old sx50 has the best image by far in comparison to 60 and 70 , only difference in sx70 is the it has a bit wider image and thst is all , I wouldn't recommend anyone to by this sx70 really. I paid 799$ Aus dollars which is a waste really,
Thanks for the review mate ,
CHEERS
To get significant improvement in image quality you will go to larger sensor sizes. The SX-series has a small 7.7 mm sensor. You would have to go to one inch (15.8 mm) sensors like on the Canon G-series or mirroless cameras/DSLRs which have 27-43 mm sensors. This would mean significant reduction of the zoom range or huge increase in price and weight. The king of the superzooms is Sony RX-10 Mark IV. It costs over 2000 dollars and has a 25x zoom (24-600 mm equivalent).
I Found out that the SX-70 Quietly Came Out a While Back, & the Bridge & Pockets get Very Little Attention thanks to to Flood of Camera Phones or the More Advanced D.S.L.R.'s!
Anyway... I saw the SX-70 Last Monday (8-26) at a Best Buy Store in Burbank, Calif (Outside of L.A.), & I Tried to Examine it & Work the Features, but the Battery was Dead!
Last Friday (8-30) I went to Another Best Buy in West Hollywood, Calif & Saw the SX-70 there & it's Battery Worked & Thumbed through the Features, & Seeing what they had Added, that you didn't Mention in the Clip.
The Lack of a Hot Shoe, Turned me Away with the SX-70, cause I do a Lot of Flash Photos at Events, as I do with my Current SX-50 that I Bought in February 2014, when I Bought that Camera at Samy's Camera here at its Culver City, Calif Store Over 5 Years Ago I also Bought a Sunpack DigiFlash 3000 that was Recommended as a Backup Flash & I Had a Sunpack Flash from the 80's that I Used on my 2 Pentax Film Cameras Back Then, but my DigiFlash 3000 Started Acting Up on the SX-50 in which it Fires Low Flashes Half of the Time, & Photos Are Dark & I don't know why it Does that, Both Flash & Camera are Well Taken Care of, & I Bought Another Flash from Wal-Mart, an ONN Flash, that I can Use for also for a Slave Light, but it has a Drawback the Flash Sync Speed Drops to 1/20 or Lower if I Attach the Flash on My SX-50, so I Use it for a Slave Light & Drain My Battery on My SX-50 by Using the Built in Flash.
& That's why I Got Turned Off with the SX-70, No Damn Hot Shoe to Hook On a Separate Powerful Flash!
The SX-60, to what I Heard was a Joke, & Lost it's Lackluster, & Canon Took Away 2 Creative Features that I have on my SX-50, Color Accent & Color Swap, & the Quality on the SX-60 Wasn't All Great, the SX-50 was the Best Selling Camera of the SX Series when it Came Out in 2012, I was Very Impressed & Very Sold on the SX-50 & Bought it.
I Wouldn't Recommend the SX-70, Nor Buy it due to a Lack of a Important Feature (the Hot Shoe), & that's Very Important to Me because I Do a Lot of Indoor Flash & It Wears Out you Produced Battery, & you have to Spend Nearly $50.00 to buy a Backup Battery for the SX-70.
It's Just Not Worth it for this Camera😑
HEY!!! From Los Angeles...I've been every place YOU"VE been when trying to find the best DSLR camera. I've had the Canon 50 & 60 for YEARS and 'Yes" shooting in low light is such a drag...I'm at Venice Beach every week shooting surfers, and on a cloudy day, I know to not expect good photos... Zooming in too far can also give me very grainy results.. I'm ready for a NEW camera (and I wish it could be a Canon) but don't know just what to do..
If UR at Venice Beach and see a guy knee deep or on the shore shooting surfers, it's more that like to be me... PETE at V BEACH.
Is this camera still good in 2023, or is there something better now? These prices are crazy rn
Unfortunately there hasn’t really been any new super zoom cameras that have come out since this video other than the more expensive Nikon P950 which I also have a couple videos on. However there are cameras in the same price range which have come out in the past 4 years which have better image quality.
Like which models?
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips like which models would you say?
Could you please recommend the best ultra super zoom camera as for today..
June 2023?
Thanks a lot
Great preview 👍🏻
Unfortunately the landscape of super zoom cameras hasn’t changed much in 2023. Nikon P950 is probably the best but so expensive. Still waiting on a new camera from Panasonic or Canon.
Thanks for the information!!
It does not have USB charging as t has the 7.4 volt battery. Many Canon's with 3.7 volts have USB charging. UBS charging on the go s not practical as you cannot use the camera while it is charging. It is simpler to swap the battery.
Digital Tech Reviews & Tips, which one should I buy Canon sx70 or Panasonic FZ80? Zoom and movie are my priority!
This camera will basically reach distances with the huge zoom that mirrorless and mft cannot compete with without a ton of more expense. And it has a great user handling and a snappy focus and AE. It's as good for FINDING birds as it is for recording them.
Well put. And yes, while this camera is pretty bad in a lot of situations, it excels at birding.
Thanks! I have the 60 and love it! The only issue i have is that the display stopped working for every mode except C1 and C2. I decided to look up the 70 and compare. Well, after seeing it doesn’t have a hot shoe I’m just going to buy another 60. Thanks for your review.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Allison, you're one of my people! A hot shoe is so useful. Why would Canon leave the hot shoe off their SX70 camera?
Appreciate the honesty, great video
I bought a sony hv400v and a kodak a652 both are better than what we see here and come on canon lets have a better design
Yeah I’m hoping Canon can really make some meaningful improvements when they release the SX80HS
Hi
Is this Canon worth considering and recommending?
Would you chose the sx70hs or the fz80 for wildlife photography? Thank you very much!
Canon SX70 HS👍
That sounds honest review. Thank you
Thanks man👍💯
Hi there. I have the same camer. Sx70 hs. Where can i get some tutorials for using this camera. Thank you. Greetings
Good review, has given me second thoughts on a purchase, would recommend a lapel mic for your reviews, sound could have been better
You answered all the questions I had, thanks
Glad my video was a help!
Thank you sir for this🥳
Most welcome 😊
Purchasing extra batteries can eliminate worry about battery life while out in the field… unless you are doing something thatvrequires the camera cannot be powered off.
Good informative casual review. I loved the way it felt in hand and looks good, small enough size but no touchscreen and no 👞 for the mic input?? LAME.
Not a problem - use an accessory bar.
Thank you so much for this honestly!!
You're so welcome! Glad to see this video is still helping people several years down the road.
@@DigitalTechReviewsTipsit is! I am buying my first camera and honest reviews like your are like gold this days 😊
Great Review, Thanks
I was told about software updates. Cannot find any. Where are they ?
For those that wondering, this can record 4k MP4 format file still not XAVCHD....
Yes it does matter AVCHD is better 60fps then MP4 60fps
I like my Sx60hs and my Panasonic FZ300 both of which i've had for a while. Both cameras have a hot shoe mount on top so I can mount my Rode mic on top. The Sx70hs does not have a Hot shoe mount and I see that as a downgrade.
crazy that my old sx50hs bridge camera has everything that doesnt have, but does have a mic jack lol
Today I came back home pissed off by my FZ1000Mark2 and I started looking around for a new camera. Hot shoe and charging surprisingly wouldn't be a problem for me, but the image quality is a terrifying issue. A "bright light only" limitation kicks it off of competition. Thanks for pointing out the downsides - this is something one will never hear so easily. Do you use mobile sync app, anything about it? Panasonic's ImageApp sucks here.
Thanks for the good info! I'm headed to the Amazon so it'll be a mix of bright and very cloudy/understory dark and was hoping for something small with great zoom but I should just accept less zoom to have better shooting in the forest with the dslr. I'm considering a t-something-i and wish there was a perfect one-lens-for-every-condition but you can't have everything.
Wow that sounds awesome - and definitely the right choice to go with a DSLR T8i maybe? Or SL3 for something more compact.
The “one lens to rule them all” is kinda the holy grail of photography but a good, relatively affordable two lens setup is often an 18-55mm and 70-300mm.
The best review il France , and US
I'll wait for thr sx80 hs
Probably not til 2023 but maybe sooner if we’re lucky.
Do you know link to see all timeline canon cameras from years to years?
dslr or mirroless cameras Alternative - Sony A6000 dirt cheap ($350) + 55-210mm zoom (450 for both) + ($60) tcon 1.7x olympus or other brand 1.7x extender = 535 mm with incredible image quality right to 500mm, and you can use any of hundreds of lenses. I use it for high speed action shots (10 fps with focusing), soccer players full crop from other end of field, excellent low light APS c sensor, 1080p Xavc video. Same price as this Sx70. If you don't need (ununsable) 4k vid and (ununsable except in bright light) 1200mm zoom but want clear noise free pics in all light, get the sony.
can you tell me what the difference is between a power shot sx60hs and a power shot sx70hs- I take mostly outside shots for contest -of birds- sunrise- because I live near the Gulf -on Siesta Key, Fl- I also write Bird books, so the photos have to be sharp. my email ----sambis@--aol.com- looking forward in hearing from you, thanks Samantha Bisceglia
I was thinking of getting it primarily for when I to go on Safari in South Africa. Would you recommend this camera or a different one?
Thanks.I was about to buy it.
Glad you found this video! Been almost thinking of making a general update on all superzoom camera cause I’m pretty sure they are dead as of 2023. All manufacturers have pretty much abandoned the concept and the image quality is lagging behind those of other cameras.
What would you recommend for a good zoom, good image quality, 4k, flip out touchscreen without committing to the expensive world of mirrorless and dslrs?
Panasonic Lumix FZ300 would tick all those boxes
I know you say you don't want to get into the expensive world of DSLRs but I would suggest to maybe have a look at the new Canon SL3 (bhpho.to/2GDJpNQ). It is only $649 currently with a 18-55mm lens, and ticks all the boxes you mention.
If you really are looking for something less expensive, have a look at some of the offerings from Panasonic such as the FZ80 (bhpho.to/2My6nvM) or LX10 (bhpho.to/2GHDRSA).
@Rykia Yurri depends on the rules of the competition 😉
@Rykia Yurri The question I replied to specifically said "no dslr or mirrorless"
thank you
Thank you great video.
Hi, Thank you for this video. I was looking at this camera for my TH-cam channel. I have the Canon Powershot SX50, the only thing I hate is it does not have an Audio Jack. I always film my art from a tripod. I need a rotating flip screen and audio jack. Don't want to spend over $500. What camera would you recommend? Thanks
I dont ever expect to shoot on dark days .the woods is green and dark on some of the nicest days ..never shoot at night ..sky shots are pretty dull even if its an eagle .im not real touchy in the field ..so thats fine . I dont wanna buy ,carry ,or mess with huge lenses..i let the camera do the work ..make sure the light is at my back ..and this zOom is gonna kill!
My 20x optic zoom was about 5 times short for grabbing my cute friends red bellies peeping out of their holes ive had dozens of times to see and miss.
My nikon binoculars by the way are 10x50 6.5
so ive been able to enjoy those views ..even in dark at a great horned owl 60 ft up . This is gonna kill ...gets here tomorrow!!
would you recommend this camera for a beginner planning to be filming and photographing equestrian(horse riding)?
My little point & shoot just died. I thought I had narrowed it down to this one and the Panasonic FZ80. Now I’m not so sure. I like the zoom and I really need one that has a fast shutter speed but I mostly shoot family indoors. Some outdoor shots. Image stabilization is an absolute. Also my eyes are really bad. Cataract surgery here I come. I hate fighting with laptop and any device I plug into it. So something easy to load pictures onto a pc. No extra programs, I just want to plug it in and download. I’d like a point & shoot but one can learn some advanced features without being a manual only camera. I’ve been looking on B&H website that my brother sent me to. He’s a professional photographer so his cameras cost a house payment. I really don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on those little flimsy looking cameras. But i don’t know. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for the review! I decided not to get it after all. Much appreciated.
Can you please advise whether it works on the Eos Webcam utility on Mac os
I tried it on obs but seem to come up with blank
& does it have a limit on video recording time
& if the Eos Webcam utility is a no go
is there any way to get a stream on my Mac to use it as a Webcam
Thanks a bunch
notice electronic view finder and screen in low light has alot of issues
Is this a good camera for bird photography
Pros: It has great zoom - really more zoom than you can get in any other camera even for 10X the price
Cons: Image quality isn’t great especially when lighting conditions aren’t perfectly sunny and bright
hello, could you repair your flash meike 950? I have the same problem. Thank you for answering me
How would you compare this picture quality to the Panasonic fz80
Good Review indeed.
Omg... I should have watched this video before buying mine. :/
Oh no, hopefully you can return it still??
How'd it work out?
As a beginner should I go for SX70 or should I get Nikon P900 which comes at a much lower price. Any suggestion is welcome.
I would go with the Nikon P900 or new P950. I personally returned the SX70HS after making this review.
does it have a ISO speed setting in the menu set up
Lovely video sir. I just want to know that does it perform better in long exposure photography? I'm not a night photography person but I do like long exposures at night
You’re not gonna be able to get photos of stars and stuff in absolute darkness, but long exposures at twilight or in a city with lights are are definitely useable - unless you plan on viewing in large size.
I have a long exposure shot here on the review I wrote (digitaltechreviewsandtips.com/canon-powershot-sx70hs-review) as well as here on my Instagram (instagram.com/p/Br6LireH3Eb/?igshid=rg0o7ukoof4u).
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips Okay. Thank you so much
@@atharvasawant554 you want dslr long exposure and bigger manual control canon t6i
I am newly interested in learning about photography. I've been looking at this camera. Thank you for mentioning other similar cameras to look into! Would like to know what bridge cameras, that shoot in RAW format, you might recommend? I don't feel comfortable jumping right into a DSLR, but want more than a point & shoot (which I have).
I should add, I don't really care much about video aspects. I want to be able to take great photos, in all lighting conditions, as well as moving targets. Thanks!
Bridge cameras are essentially point and shoot cameras just with a lot more lens. While this is great for some things (like wildlife photography) it also usually means they’re pretty bad at low light situations and often produce worse quality images then comparable point and shoots.
If you really want to learn about photography you should get a DSLR. Something like the Canon SL2 or T7 is about the same price of the SX60HS and you will be able to get a lot better quality photos thanks to the larger APS-C size sensor. There’s a reason why photojournalists almost always use a DSLR: of all the cameras they perform the best in all lighting conditions.
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips thank you!
Does it have the electronic level?
Hi. Thank you for your advice, I would like to ask you also about the night sky, it is good for shooting that? If not, what do you recommend? Thank you very much and be good.
It's not best but it does what it does. Not enough light but you can use manual control to adjust the light exposure.
Although sony hx80 does a better job at doing night shot in the sky blackout.
This is an awesome review, would you consider reviewing the nikon p950?
Thanks! I definitely want too review the P950 but I’m currently in the middle of moving cross-country so I’ve had to limit my tech purchases for the time being. Good to know that people are interested in the camera though and I’ll try to get to it eventually (or Nikon could send it to me *hint hint*).
Nice camera 👍
I was thinking of using this camera to record my TH-cam videos a step up from my webcam?
Don’t know what webcam you have but most likely yes.
Hey do u think that camera would be enough for newborn and family photography?
Maybe not the best. I think most good smartphones can beat SX70HS in image quality.
I have the SX70 and am not satisfied with indoor photos. Would the FC80 be better for those circumstances?
They both are pretty bad for indoor photos. If I were you I’d look for an entry level DSLR or mirrorless camera like the Canon SL2 or T7.
You should go for something like Canon G-series or mirrorless cameras for low light shoot at wide angles. Do not think you can get a master of all trades camera.
hello can you please help me. While filming my camera always cut off and I have to restart it. I'm trying to make a tutorial but the camera tend to shut off. Please help how do I stop it from shutting off.
I don’t know if I can really help you much. It sounds like your battery might not be charged but I’m assuming you charged it up. Maybe make sure you have a big enough memory card in the camera and that it has room. Otherwise I’m not sure what it could be.
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips It keep cutting off as im filming.
Boost the volume
Hi. I was about to buy this camera. But photos indoor are important to me. What a similar camera in features and price is better at low light?
Thanks for the help
What’s your price range and what do you have for a smartphone?
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips I do have a poco X3 NFC. The price range is up to £250.
I know the Canon SX 70 HS is above this price range. The idea was to find a good deal of a second-hand one or something like that.
Another canon halfassed product. Do they even try anymore???? Ever since the sx50, the new releases are let downs
How is the battery life? I have a Canon PowerShot and it has a great zoom, but crappy battery life.
Battery life was definitely improved over the SX60HS, but the lack of USB charging doesn’t help.
Thank you! very helpfull!! The DC-FZ82 Fotocamera 4K has the microphone input?
Unfortunately no it doesn’t. Stay tuned cause Panasonic might be releasing a new one soon which could have the input.
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips ok thank you i bought a fz300! thank you for the tips
i have this cam here, its the third poershot sx model i have and the wierd thing is that the image quality of the full HD video recording is absolutely terrible. the 4K image quality is OK.
Then here I link you canon sx60 same qaulity no 4k
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Have the SX50 and would love an upgrade for birding. Any suggestions?
Depending on how soon you need it, we should be seeing a FZ90 (follow up to the FZ80) from Panasonic within the first half of this year.
Thank you. I can wait for that. 😊
Any good camera suggestions for capturing wildlife photography with better zooming quality
Is it or Nikon p1000 ?
Which will be good FZ80 or SX70??
Well the FZ80 has a touchscreen, 4K picture grab, USB charging and flash hotshoe to name a few things. IQ and video wise probably very close but the FZ80 has a brighter and possibly sharper lens.
Great review. The image quality is awful, too blurry and lack details even on Macro mode.
Does Elgato 4K Camlink work on this camera?
I think it should work. You can output clean 4K or 1080p according to the manual. Only thing is it is a micro HDMI port.
Can I take long exposure timelapse with this camera?
Sometime
all other models were easy to put on grid lines... I can't find it on this camera? Can you help?
Sorry, I can't remember and unfortunately don't have the camera anymore.
Digital Tech Reviews & Tips thanks for the reply... the help line actually helped us to find the grid lines.
@@E3EJvilla00 Grid line activation isn't in the manual?
Hi. Thank you for your review. Whats camara is better for you ? Lumix fz300 or canon sx70 hs? Thank you.
Lumix FZ330 by around 20,000 miles.
How about sx60 hs, is there usb charging?
No there is not.
They didnt include a USB charging option so you're forced to by extra Canon batteries. Because THEY KNOW you'll be out in nature where there are no plugs. BIG MINUS. Id go with the 290$ Nikon B600 thats 260$ cheaper and has a 60x zoom. Only drawback with that one is that there is no manual focus.
Pretty stupid..... That canon they don't come with usb. Nikon sony yes.
Canon cameras rechargeable does never come with usb cable....
Btw you have phone charge sooo....?
Why not use that one instead?
"Cringe"
Nonsense. You can buy third party batteries dead cheap. Charging with US take 1-2 hours when the camera cannot be used so it is not that practical. Also Canon has USB charging on many cameras with a single cell battery.
Good for sports stills?
It has the zoom for it, but using a fast shutter speed often induces a lot of noise quickly. Really a DSLR is probably the way to go.
I have an old sx50, it has a hot shoe.
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Is there a camera with better low light quality and x65 zoom?
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It's actually a pretty good camera if you check other reviews. You can't have everything, better quality means less zoom or giant size. But I figured at night I don't take pictures, if I do I use night mode on my phone. The next model SX80 should be released somewhere in 2022 so SX70 will get cheaper.
No, Sony RX10 Mark IV has better mage quality but only 25x zoom but for serious work yo should go mirrorless but then for example 1200 mm f/8 is 25000 €.
I say do not try to get a master of all trades. Get two cameras, one that gives you good image quality and another that gets more reach, or with mirrorless you might do with more lenses. Canon 800 mm f/11 is cheap at around $1000.
@@am33x There will not be a next model. Canon has not released a fixed lens camera since 2019.