- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX70 Review.
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| Predecessor: |
Canon SX60
SX60 vs SX70 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | sd Quattro H | SX70 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | SX70 HS | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1200.00 | $549.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,199.00 | $665.67 |
| Date Available: | 2017-01-15 | 2018-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 22.4 oz (635 g) |
21.4 oz
(608 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.8 x
3.7 x
3.6 in. (147 x 95 x 91 mm) |
5.0 x
3.6 x
4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 Quattro | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 25.6 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-H | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 476.14mm2 (26.60mm x 17.90mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6192 x 4128
(25.6 MP,
3:2), 5504 x 4128 (22.7 MP, 4:3), 6192 x 3480 (21.5 MP, 16:9), 4128 x 4128 (17.0 MP, 1:1), 5152 x 4128 (21.3 MP, 5:4), 6192 x 2648 (16.4 MP, Other), 8768 x 5840 (51.2 MP, 3:2), 7792 x 5840 (45.5 MP, 4:3), 8768 x 4928 (43.2 MP, 16:9), 5840 x 5840 (34.1 MP, 1:1), 8768 x 3752 (32.9 MP, Other), 7296 x 5840 (42.6 MP, 5:4) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2432 x 1616 (3.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2432 x 1368 (3.3 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 20960 x 2736 (57.3 MP, Other), 5184 x 2736 (14.2 MP, Other), 15744 x 3648 (57.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3888 (14.2 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F or Uncompressed 12-bit DNG, RAW(X3F)+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) | |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sigma SA bayonet | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 21 - 1,365mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 3.8 - 247mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 65.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
0 cm to Infinity 0.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | Via FA-DC67A adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x) | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF Mode | Contrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 0.96x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter | EVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,360,000 dots | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.96x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,620,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits | Auto (100-800), 100-3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 | Auto , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome | Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene, Panorama Shot; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 48 cm � 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Socket | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F or Uncompressed 12-bit DNG, RAW(X3F)+JPEG | 12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (Cable Release Switch CR-3) | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 325 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 255 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-61 | Proprietary LP-E12 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-61 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | SIGMA Photo Pro Download | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
