The PowerShot S70 features the same newly developed 1/1.8″ 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor as the G6 to enable highly detailed images of up to 3,072 x 2,304 pixels.

Joining the PowerShot range one rank above the S60 released in June, the PowerShot S70 incorporates the same 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom lens as the S60, which, realizing a zoom range equivalent to 28-100 mm in the 35 mm format, permits users the flexibility to shoot everything from sweeping landscapes to close-up portraits. Featuring a glass-molded Ultra-high refractive index Aspherical (UA) lens, which boasts the world’s highest refractive index, the lens unit realizes a slim, more compact design and a corresponding reduction in the thickness and weight of the camera. Combined with the S70’s 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor, the UA lens also realizes exceptional image quality.

Advanced shooting features include macro photography as close as 4 cm, a top shutter speed of 1/2000 of a second, an “Underwater” white balance preset, VGA (640 x 480 pixels) movie-clip recording and, when shooting in the RAW format, the ability to select the resolution of the JPEG preview image that is simultaneously saved with the RAW file. Moreover, a camera start-up time of just 2.3 seconds and a large-capacity battery ensure that no photo opportunity is lost.

Simplifying photo printing and image file transfers, the PowerShot S70 includes a one-touch Print/Share button*. Once the button lights blue, the camera is ready to print directly from Canon’s range of Direct Print-enabled photo printers or other PictBridge-compatible printers, or to download images directly to a Windows® PC. The camera’s functionality is further extended by a full range of optional accessories, which includes a Tele Converter and a Waterproof Case that enables underwater photography at depths up to 40 meters.

Constructed of durable aluminum-magnesium alloy, the PowerShot S70 features an elegant dark-gray and black two-tone color scheme for a sophisticated appearance that is in keeping with its high-end performance specifications. The model’s functional design also features a large zoom lever on the rear of the camera, and a round control pad with the “SET” button located in the center for effortless control.

(CanonPSS70-BGrade)

Body type
Body type Compact
Sensor
Max resolution 3072 x 2304
Other resolutions 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h 4:3
Effective pixels 7 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 7 megapixels
Sensor size 1/1.8" (7.144 x 5.358 mm)
Sensor type CCD
Image
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format RAW
JPEG quality levels Super-Fine Fine, Normal
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 28–100 mm
Optical zoom 3.6×
Maximum aperture F2.8–5.3
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Live View
Digital zoom Yes (4.1 x)
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range 50 cm (19.69″)
Macro focus range 4 cm (1.57″)
Number of focus points 9
Screen / viewfinder
Screen size 1.8″
Screen dots 118,000
Touch screen No
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Built-in flash Yes
Flash range 4.20 m
External flash No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
Continuous drive 2.0 fps
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Exposure compensation ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions 640 x 480, 10 fps, audio, max 3 mins
Microphone Mono
Storage
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage included 32 MB CompactFlash
Connectivity
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
HDMI No
Remote control Yes (optional wireless)
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Canon Lithium-Ion & charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz)
Dimensions 114 x 57 x 39 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 1.54″)
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording Yes
SKU CanonPSS70-BGrade
Barcode # 615678590496
Brand Canon
Brand Canon
Type Digital Camera
Model PowerShot S70
Shipping Cubic 0.017794000m3

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