Canon PowerShot S70

305 reviews

Apr, 2024

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image quality (108)
portability (106)
usability (83)
lens (81)
performance (81)

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focus (11)
shutter (5)
contrast (4)
viewfinder (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 305 reviews of Canon PowerShot S70. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the usability and performance are overall positive. The lens and image quality also get good feedback. Many are critical about the viewfinder and shutter, and comments about the sensor and flash are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot S70 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot S70

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Canon PowerShot S70 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the usability and image quality are generally positive. The price and lens also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the focus and screen.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot S70

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of Canon PowerShot S70 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the price and portability are on the whole positive. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the shutter and contrast.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Wu (engadget.com)

Canon Powershot S70 Review

Steve's Digicamsreviews 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...

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Narasu Rebbapragada (pcworld.com)

Canon USA S70 Camera

Canon's easy-to-use PowerShot S70 feels like a brick compared to the majority of today's lightweight point-and-shoots, and at $500 it's expensive for its class. For the premium, however, you get outstanding picture quality and a built-in wide-angle lens.

Nevertheless, this sturdy camera has a great range of options and sharp picture quality. It's a good buy for an advanced beginner looking for a camera with room to grow

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Narasu Rebbapragada (pcworld.com)

Canon PowerShot S70

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Many ease-to-use manual controls ; Very sharp images

Expensive for its class

Earned high marks for image sharpness and color accuracy; has extra-wide-angle lens and many easy-to-use manual controls.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Z. Gottesman (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot S70

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

Takes excellent photos. Very solidly built. Zoom lens starts at a true wide angle so you can get it all in. Can shoot in RAW format.

Mediocre video capabilities. Zoom isn't always precise.

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Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Canon PowerShot S70 Review

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...

Our first experience of Sony's 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...

Oct, 2004

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Canon PowerShot S70

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 Ca

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot S70

Physical Views The Powershot S70 compared in size to a CD. The 7-megapixel duo, the Powershot S70 and Powershot G6 . Continue on to Page Two Canon Powershot S70 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD...

Sep, 2004

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Canon Powershot S70 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

The Canon PowerShot S70 is a minor update of this year's previous wide angle powerhouse, the S60. At the top of Canon's "mid-sized compact" line, the sleek S70 leverages its wide-angle zoom lens (reaching down to 28mm equivalent focal length at its...

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : yusakugo (digitalcamerareview.com)

Canon Powershot S70 Digital Camera Review

The Canon Powershot S70 represents an overall excellent camera that makes a few compromises.

Over the years, I've put my trust into Canon digital cameras... the majority of my digital camera collection is composed mostly of Canons... with a few Nikons, a couple of Sonys, and a Pentax. The S70 continues a strong tradition started from the S30...

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Canon PowerShot S70

Is the S70 a good choice for those who want a ton of resolution in a compact body? Find out now in our review

Good photo quality (though see issues below) ; Lens starts at 28 mm ; Full manual controls ; Robust performance ; AF-assist lamp ; Supports telephoto conversion lens and underwater case ; Can save favorite settings to spot on mode dial ; RAW image...

Softness around edges and corners of photos ; Above average purple fringing and barrel distortion ; Redeye is a problem ; Vignetting in wide-angle flash shots ; Cheap plastic door over memory card / battery compartment ; Not much telephoto power (but a...

Between the PowerShot G6 and S70, I think the former is clearly the better choice for photographers. If you want something with a smaller body and wider lens, the S70 gets the nod. I do believe that most folks don't really need 7 Megapixels of...

Oct, 2004

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