Testseek.com have collected 14 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot S70 and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot S70.
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14 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Relatively wide-angle lens; strong raw-shooting speed for a non-dSLR; above-average image quality
Poor battery life; noisy lens
Though it fails to garner the same across-the-board high marks as its predecessors, the Canon PowerShot S70 nevertheless acquits itself very well as an enthusiasts compact. A 7-megapixel camera with a 3.6x zoom lens, the S70s first-rate photos and f...
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Abstract: The Canon Powershot S70 would be great if it did not have so many problems! In terms of functionality it is similar to the Canon Powershot G6, except for a compact body and lens. This is where the corner softness and purple fringing not seen on the G...
Abstract: Not long ago, cameras with resolution of greater than 6MP were relegated to the realm of digital SLRs. In the past year or so, a few manufacturers began integrating high-resolution image sensors into compact cameras. Canons PowerShot S70 is one incar...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> Digital camera, 7,100,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color, 32 MB - CompactFlash Card<br> <b>Good:</b> Relatively wide-angle lens; strong raw-shooting speed for a non-dSLR; above-average image quality.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Poor battery life; noisy lens.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> Though its still an excellent camera, some aspects of the S70 now lag behind its competitors.<br>
Abstract: If youre looking for a solid camera that takes excellent photos, but dont want the heft or expense of a model like the Cano Specs: Included Memory Amount: 32 MB, Included Memory: Media Card, Media Format: CompactFlash, Type: Compact, Maximum Reso
Excellent resolution, Low noise at ISO 50 and 100, not bad at 200 and 400, Excellent metering, color and dynamic range, Very clean, artefact-free images, Wide-angle zoom (28 - 100 mm equiv.), Excellent range of controls, Solid build quality, nice metallic...
Some purple fringing visible at wide-angle or maximum apertures, Some corner softness at wide-angle and maximum aperture, Lens slow at telephoto (F5.3), Auto focus can be slow, Low-light focus unreliable - especially at long end of the zoom, LCD monitor d...
Our first experience of Sonys new 7.1MP chip, as seen in the Cyber-shot P150, was overwhelmingly positive. Not only does it outperform the 5MP sensor it replaces (the 6MP version never really made an impact on compact cameras) in resolution terms, it...
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot S70 ($599) is a 7 Megapixel version of the PowerShot S60 (see our review) that was released earlier this year. The S60 and S70 are virtually identical, with the S70 having a 7.1 Megapixel CCD (versus 5.0 on the S60), a slightly ...
Abstract: NOTE: The Canon PowerShot S70 is virtually identical in form and function to the PowerShot S60. If you've already read the S60's review, you can skip most of this review of the Canon S70, and just skip over to the Test Results section.EZ Print LinkReaders...
Abstract: The Powershot S70 is the "big brother" of the 5.0 megapixel PowerShot S60 and is aimed at the advanced user who wants full photographic control in a compact digital camera with very high resolution. The S70 combines a 7.1-megapixel imager with the same...
