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 Screen size | 1.8 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 Effective pixels | 7 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.28 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 7.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 7.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4.1 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.3 |
| Focal length equiv | 28 - 100 |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
| Macro focus range | 1.57 in |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Shooting modes |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 4.2 |
| Flash modes | Redeye Reduction |
| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 2.0 fps |
| Self-timer | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Microphone type | Mono |
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| Weight | 8.11 oz |
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| Width | 4.5 in |
| Height | 1.53 in |
| Depth | 2.22 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
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| Timelapse recording | yes |
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| Orientation sensor | yes |
| ISO |
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| White balance presets | 7 |
| Custom white balance | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| Screen size | 1.8 in |
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| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 118000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product | Black |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 32.0 mB |
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| Compatible memory cards | CF |
| Storage types | Compact Flash Type I/II |
| USB version | 1.0 |
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| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | yes |
Essentially a higher-resolution version of the PowerShot S60, the S70 has been upgraded to support AF area selection in the P, Tv, Av and M shooting modes, although the AF frame is fixed to centre-point when you shoot with the viewfinder or use digital zoom. Focus and AE bracketing are also provided, along with flash output adjustment of +/- 2 stops in 1/3 stop increments.
Steve's Conclusion The Canon PowerShot S70 is the big brother of the S60 we reviewed earlier this year. It offers a substantial improvement in resolution (7.1-megapixels versus 5), while retaining the S60's small size and versatile 28-100mm optical zoom lens. Canon also improved the camera's buffering,
Steve's Digicams reviews the PowerShot S70, the latest 7.1 megapixel camera from Canon, which features a 3.6x optical zoom (28-100mm), along with Canon's proprietary Ultra High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA Lens) technology which produces better sharpness and clarity.
Canon PowerShot S
If you're looking for a solid camera that takes excellent photos but don't want to move up to the enthusiast-level G6, the compact S70 is a very good choice
Detailed review of Canon Powershot S70, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.
Review posted 09/12/04 Click to take a QTVR tour of the S70 The Powershot S70 is the
On August the 19th of this year Canon announced a new flagship addition to its successful 'S' range, the 7 megapixel PowerShot S70. Aside from the black paint job and new sensor the S70 is identical to the PowerShot S60 (reviewed August 2004), sharing that model's new slim body design, wideangle lens and improved movie mode. Here's just a few of the S70's key selling points to whet your appetite:
Review posted 09/12/04 Click to take a QTVR tour of the S70 The Powershot S70 is the
The PowerShot S70 costs more than many point-and-shoots, but the payoff of a wide-angle lens, 7.1 megapixels, and superior picture quality will be worth it for advanced hobbyists.
