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# 1080p Full HD Video 16.1 MP Sensor 30x Optical Zoom Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 187 kr
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## Summary

> 📷 Snap, Share, Shine! Unleash your inner photographer with the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 187 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Sharing:** Connect effortlessly to your mobile devices for instant sharing of your favorite moments.
- • **Zoom Into Action:** Experience the versatility of 30x optical zoom, perfect for any scene.
- • **Record Life in HD:** Dedicated movie button for capturing breathtaking 1080p/60p Full HD videos.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Capture stunning images with the Canon HS SYSTEM for exceptional low-light performance.
- • **Artistic Flair at Your Fingertips:** Transform your photos with Creative Shot mode, generating unique artistic images.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is a compact digital camera featuring a 16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 Image Processor for superior low-light performance. With a powerful 30x optical zoom and the ability to record 1080p Full HD video, this camera is designed for versatility and creativity. The Creative Shot mode adds an artistic touch to your photos, while the Mobile Device Connect Button allows for quick sharing with your smartphone.

## Description

Kit Includes PowerShot SX700 HS, Wrist Strap WS-800, Battery Pack NB-6LH, Battery Charger CB-2LY, Getting Started (EFS), Printer Promotion Flyer (E), Insertion for CiG Registration, Warranty Card (EF), Promotional Tag. USB Cable, Video Cable, SD Card and Solutions Disk Not Included.

Review: Great Travel Zoom - For the recent few years Canon has made great efforts to improve their travel-zoom compact cameras, and the new SX700 is their next remarkable achievement on that way. It's a little bit bigger than its predecessor (SX280) but it is very well built and has an attractive look and feel (I like the black one). It also got a new front grip which makes one-hand shooting more convenient, even when shooting video, since the Video button was moved from the back to the top and you can now use your thumb solely for holding the camera. Here is a brief list of the new camera pros & cons: PROS: * A very good design and build quality with the attractive finish. * A new powerful 30x optical zoom lens in just a pocket-size body. * Incredible range from 25mm wide to 750mm telephoto for stills and video. * Zoom Framing Assist - very useful new feature to compose your pictures at long telephoto. * Very effective optical Intelligent Image Stabilization for stills. * 5-axis Dynamic Image Stabilization and continuous AF for movies. * New 16MP high-resolution, high-speed CMOS Sensor. * The recent DIGIC6 processor with a new advanced Noise Reduction algorithm. * Intelligent Contrast system to retain shadow detail in high contrast scenes. * Full HD 1920 x 1080, 60 fps progressinve movie recording in a popular MP4 format. * Good-quality stereo microphones facing the subject being recorded. * A dedicated Movie-button for instant recording, now on the top of the camera. * A new high-resolution 922K, 3" display. * WiFi and NFC (Near Field Communication) features for transferring files to your smartphone or tablet. * Short startup time (just about 1 sec) and no any noticeable shutter Lag. * Almost the same battery (NB-6LH) as for SX280 (NB-6L) - old one works fine . CONS: * Slightly bigger and heavier than its predecessor SX280. * A new Noise Reduction algorithm is more aggressive on low-contrast areas. I'm basically a photo-amateur, but sometimes I do big prints and so my first priority is the image quality, and in particular its clarity at the pixel level. That's why my recent travel-zoom cameras consequently were SX230, SX260, and SX280, since Canon is doing all their best to preserve the fine details of the picture even at higher ISO's. With my recent SX280 I took many good pictures - sharp and clean, with nice colors, however while doing some research regarding the new SX700 camera features and characteristics I got a number of reasons for upgrade which I would like to share with you. Actually there are 3 main reasons: 30x Zoom Lens, 16-Megapixel CMOS sensor, and the advanced DIGIC 6 processor with the new Noise Reduction Algorithm. LENS: A new powerful 30x optical zoom lens with an Optical Image Stabilization, which spans an incredible 25-750mm equivalent range in a pocket-sized body, is a significant improvement over the SX280's 20x range. The real achievement is that the aperture of the new lens at its maximum 30x telephoto end drops to almost the same (F/6.9) value as of its predecessor at only 20x (F/6.8), what means the additional zoom will not cost you the increased ISO and therefore will not bring more noise to your pictures. On the other hand, when wide-open, the new lens provides slightly better aperture - F/3.2 than the older one - F/3.5, what gives you some advantage for shooting in low light conditions. The new SX700 also introduces an interesting feature - Zoom Framing Assist, which should help with composing shots of far distant subjects. I have to play with it for a while to find out how it actually works. SENSOR: The newly designed 1/2.3" CMOS sensor can produce 16 Megapixel images while having actually 17 MP - it seems extra pixels are needed to provide additional digital image stabilization along with the existing optical one, what would be very helpful for shooting with such a long zoom. From the prospective of the image resolution, it is nice to step up from the prior 12 MP to the new 16 MP especially for landscape photos, what allows to present more fine details and to make your pictures to look more natural than before. Of course, packing more megapixels into the same sensor size causes less light to be collected by each pixel, but on the other hand, Canon stated this new one is a "High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor" and also a new noise-reduction algorithm works more effectively, so such a resolution leap should not cause any noticeable deterioration in IQ. I'm really thankful to Canon especially for the two design decisions: for years they were not following that crazy mega-pixels race; and they were not afraid to generate large (up to 10MB) jpeg files in "Large" mode to preserve as much fine details as possible. Having got such detailed jpeg files you can have much less regret of not having the RAW output, than if your camera always packed your pictures into just 2-3 MB with a lot of smearing and smudging in low contrast areas. On the other hand if you don't need so detailed pictures you can always select either "Medium" or "Small" file size. NOISE REDUCTION: The Canon SX700 uses the recent Canon's DIGIC 6 processor, which was first introduced in the SX280 model and provided the improved noise reduction technique especially at higher ISO's. It's a kind of luxury for such a small camera to have such an advanced processor, and at the moment of writing this review only a few enthusiast's Canon cameras like G1X II, G16, S120 was equipped with that powerful picture processing engine. Although both cameras SX280 and SX700 use the same processor, the latest model has more advanced Noise Reduction Algorithm which provides more smooth rendering of the low-contrast areas with significantly less visible noise. People say one picture is worth a thousand words, but the desertcart rules do not allow to include external links to pictures in the text of the review itself, however they do not mind them in the comments. So I put those links with the respective explanations into my own comments and so you can treat them as a part of this review. Actually you will find there the links to the two 100%-crop fragments of green leaves taken by the old and new camera respectively. While the most bright areas on both fragments look pretty much the same, the areas with less light on the older camera's shots show the noticeable noise, while the SX700's counterparts look almost clear, however a bit softer. LOW_LIGHT: Both cameras have pretty similar and one of best on the market High Sensitivity (HS) system for taking pictures in low-light conditions with minimal noise. In many cases if you shoot even at the highest ISO and then browse those pictures on you monitor without additional cropping, you hardly can see any noise at all (since even Full HD monitors have resolution just about 2MP, and the most advanced - not more than 3-4MP). So from that prospective the difference between two cameras is not that big: the new SX700 provides slightly less visible noise (if any at all) but at the price of somewhat softer images, however all those imperfections of both cameras for most of the ISO range from 100 to about 800 in reality are visible only on the really big prints, and only above ISO-800 the smearing of the fine details becomes visible. So both cameras can be considered as good players in the low-light league. I took the 2 series of shots at high ISO with both cameras, and for the viewers convenience I put them as the 2nd part into my most first comment for this review. SHARPNESS: The sharpness of the output jpeg pictures pretty much depends on the "Compression" settings: to get the maximum details you have to select the "Super Fine" mode, which will produce the jpeg files with the size up to 10MB. If you don't need big prints you can choose "Fine" compression which will result in jpeg files about 5MB or less for the full 16MP resolution. Be aware that with the "Fine" setting the pictures at 100%-crop will look significantly softer at any ISO, however if you browse them on your monitor in the full-screen mode they will look almost the same. Also if you're only going to upload them on Internet or make small prints, you can even choose instead of "Large" resolution the "Medium" one (actually there two of them - "M1" with 8MP and "M2" with 3MP) what will produce even smaller files and will give you more room on your flash memory card and hard disk. So I took some comparative test shots with my both cameras SX280 and SX700 at the ISO-100, max resolution, and the Super-Fine compression in the range of the equivalent focal lengths from 25mm to 500mm. Since the both cameras have a pretty good noise reduction mechanisms, the noise is not visible on all those shots, and the only difference is in the effective sharpness, which can vary in the zoom range. I put the links to those shots into my comment on 04/10/14 with the respective explanations. SAMPLE_PICTURES: I've uploaded some real-world pictures and you can get links to them in my comment with the respective title posted on 04/13/2014. VIDEO: As the same as its predecessor, this camera can capture stunning 1080p 60p/30p Full HD video using a dedicated movie button which now resides on the top of the camera. And to provide sharp results the new SX700 is equipped with an Intelligent Image Stabilization system plus 5-axis Dynamic IS for steady movies. VIDEO_SAMPLES: I've uploaded some video clips and you can get links to them in my comment with the respective title posted on 04/11/2014. So this new Canon camera is a very good compact device for taking nice still pictures and advanced video recording.
Review: Upgrade From Canon SX280; Very Effective Image Stabilization; Good Video - Update 24 August 2014. I have two camcorders: a Canon Vixia HF R400 and a Sony PJ340. I have been testing both of them to see which I should take on an upcoming cruise to the Caribbean and Panama Canal. But I have pretty much decided not to take either because the video shot with the SX700 is sharper, clearer and has better color. ---------- This is not my first camera; I have several, including a Canon 60D with several lenses which I no longer use very much despite it being much more expensive. The SX700, like the SX280 previously, is my walk-around and travel camera. Although I was quite pleased with the SX280, for both photos and video, I upgraded for 2 reasons: (a) the ability to shoot video by the press of a button rather than having to turn a dial is a huge plus for me. I shoot both video and photos and have lost a number that I would very much have liked to have because of the time it took to turn the dial and then setup and refocus. With the SX700, I can switch between photos and video in a fraction of a second. (b) the longer zoom. The 20X zoom on the SX280 was good, the 30X on the SX700 is even better and gives me better photos of distant objects. To give some perspective, here is a comparison of the maximum focal length with my 60D using a 70-300mm lens, the SX280 I had previously and the SX700. Testing the 3 cameras shooting a distant object, the focal length with the 70-300 lens was 70 mm, the SX280 with the lens zoomed out was 90 mm, and the focal length with the SX700 zoomed out was 135 mm, almost double the best I could do with the far more expensive 60D and 70-300 mm lens. Suppose for illustration I am shooting a landscape scene where I not interested in a particular object, but in the scene. I would do well with the 60D, but I can also do well with SX700 by not zooming out the full distance. But suppose there is a distant bear in the landscape that I want to get a photo of. With the 60D and 70-300 lens, the bear is going to be very small in relation to the surround landscape. However, with the lens of the SX700 zoomed out, the bear will be at least twice a big. Less landscape, but much more bear; and it was the bear that I wanted the photo of, not all the landscape. That distant bear will also be noticeably larger if shot with the SX700 rather than the SX280. So I have an expensive dslr with lenses that now I almost never use. With the SX700, I am getting very good photos and video, it is always ready to shoot both close ups and distant object, no lens change necessary, and it is light weight and easy to carry. The best camera, of course, is the one you have with you. Given the quality of the photos and video I am shooting with the SX700, the effectiveness of the image stabilization, and the camera's portability, I don't hesitate to take the SX700 when going out for the day or traveling. Whenever I leave the house, it is in is case on my belt, ready for use. PS: I would like to say a little more about the image stabilization. I used to think that it was necessary to have a view finder in order to get sharp shots because with the view finder the camera is better supported. You can use both hands and press the camera against your forehead to hold it steady. I almost never used the screen to focus if the camera had a view finder. However, with the SX700 there is no choice, you must use the screen. So I hold the camera in both hands, raise my hands and bend my elbows and look at the screen to line up my shot. I can see the screen fine, but I can also see that the camera is not being held rock steady. However, when I look at the resulting shot, even those taken with the lens fully zoomed out, I see no evidence of the camera shake that I know existed. Really amazing, my expensive 60D doesn't do any better even though I am using the viewfinder and holding the camera steady against my head.

## Features

- 16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps provide excellent low-light performance.
- 30x Optical Zoom (25–750mm) helps ensure outstanding optical performance and versatility.
- Capture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video with a dedicated movie button.
- Creative Shot mode uses composition, color and lighting from your original image to create unique images with an artistic flair.
- The convenient Mobile Device Connect Button allows you to connect to your Android or iOS device* for quick and easy sharing. * Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3 and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3. Data charges may apply.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00I58M2VE |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Aperture modes | Aperture Priority |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58,467 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #460 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 750 Mm |
| Color | Red |
| Compatible Devices | Canon |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NFC, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 8.5 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 522 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 922000 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 922000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.1 mp |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3) |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 6 or higher |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 3 or higher |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 6 or higher |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Face Detection |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 |
| Focal Length Description | 25.0 - 750.0 millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast detection |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803239423 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Image Capture Type | Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 9.5 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Construction | Zoom Refractive |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | CANU9 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9339B001 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.2 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 75 centimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | Jan-00 seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds seconds |
| Model Name | 9339B001 |
| Model Number | 9339B001 |
| Model Series | SX |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 50.6 degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 37.5 minutes |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3) |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803239423 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 6 MB/s or higher |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 3:2
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.2 f_stop
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 75 centimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 30 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (Exif 2.3)

## Images

![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FEvbdNQGL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716pvxDT8uL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UhjgSCX3L.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kLJSsFURL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (Red) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tp-jS+cSL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Travel Zoom
*by P***M on April 9, 2014*

For the recent few years Canon has made great efforts to improve their travel-zoom compact cameras, and the new SX700 is their next remarkable achievement on that way. It's a little bit bigger than its predecessor (SX280) but it is very well built and has an attractive look and feel (I like the black one). It also got a new front grip which makes one-hand shooting more convenient, even when shooting video, since the Video button was moved from the back to the top and you can now use your thumb solely for holding the camera. Here is a brief list of the new camera pros & cons: PROS: * A very good design and build quality with the attractive finish. * A new powerful 30x optical zoom lens in just a pocket-size body. * Incredible range from 25mm wide to 750mm telephoto for stills and video. * Zoom Framing Assist - very useful new feature to compose your pictures at long telephoto. * Very effective optical Intelligent Image Stabilization for stills. * 5-axis Dynamic Image Stabilization and continuous AF for movies. * New 16MP high-resolution, high-speed CMOS Sensor. * The recent DIGIC6 processor with a new advanced Noise Reduction algorithm. * Intelligent Contrast system to retain shadow detail in high contrast scenes. * Full HD 1920 x 1080, 60 fps progressinve movie recording in a popular MP4 format. * Good-quality stereo microphones facing the subject being recorded. * A dedicated Movie-button for instant recording, now on the top of the camera. * A new high-resolution 922K, 3" display. * WiFi and NFC (Near Field Communication) features for transferring files to your smartphone or tablet. * Short startup time (just about 1 sec) and no any noticeable shutter Lag. * Almost the same battery (NB-6LH) as for SX280 (NB-6L) - old one works fine . CONS: * Slightly bigger and heavier than its predecessor SX280. * A new Noise Reduction algorithm is more aggressive on low-contrast areas. I'm basically a photo-amateur, but sometimes I do big prints and so my first priority is the image quality, and in particular its clarity at the pixel level. That's why my recent travel-zoom cameras consequently were SX230, SX260, and SX280, since Canon is doing all their best to preserve the fine details of the picture even at higher ISO's. With my recent SX280 I took many good pictures - sharp and clean, with nice colors, however while doing some research regarding the new SX700 camera features and characteristics I got a number of reasons for upgrade which I would like to share with you. Actually there are 3 main reasons: 30x Zoom Lens, 16-Megapixel CMOS sensor, and the advanced DIGIC 6 processor with the new Noise Reduction Algorithm. LENS: A new powerful 30x optical zoom lens with an Optical Image Stabilization, which spans an incredible 25-750mm equivalent range in a pocket-sized body, is a significant improvement over the SX280's 20x range. The real achievement is that the aperture of the new lens at its maximum 30x telephoto end drops to almost the same (F/6.9) value as of its predecessor at only 20x (F/6.8), what means the additional zoom will not cost you the increased ISO and therefore will not bring more noise to your pictures. On the other hand, when wide-open, the new lens provides slightly better aperture - F/3.2 than the older one - F/3.5, what gives you some advantage for shooting in low light conditions. The new SX700 also introduces an interesting feature - Zoom Framing Assist, which should help with composing shots of far distant subjects. I have to play with it for a while to find out how it actually works. SENSOR: The newly designed 1/2.3" CMOS sensor can produce 16 Megapixel images while having actually 17 MP - it seems extra pixels are needed to provide additional digital image stabilization along with the existing optical one, what would be very helpful for shooting with such a long zoom. From the prospective of the image resolution, it is nice to step up from the prior 12 MP to the new 16 MP especially for landscape photos, what allows to present more fine details and to make your pictures to look more natural than before. Of course, packing more megapixels into the same sensor size causes less light to be collected by each pixel, but on the other hand, Canon stated this new one is a "High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor" and also a new noise-reduction algorithm works more effectively, so such a resolution leap should not cause any noticeable deterioration in IQ. I'm really thankful to Canon especially for the two design decisions: for years they were not following that crazy mega-pixels race; and they were not afraid to generate large (up to 10MB) jpeg files in "Large" mode to preserve as much fine details as possible. Having got such detailed jpeg files you can have much less regret of not having the RAW output, than if your camera always packed your pictures into just 2-3 MB with a lot of smearing and smudging in low contrast areas. On the other hand if you don't need so detailed pictures you can always select either "Medium" or "Small" file size. NOISE REDUCTION: The Canon SX700 uses the recent Canon's DIGIC 6 processor, which was first introduced in the SX280 model and provided the improved noise reduction technique especially at higher ISO's. It's a kind of luxury for such a small camera to have such an advanced processor, and at the moment of writing this review only a few enthusiast's Canon cameras like G1X II, G16, S120 was equipped with that powerful picture processing engine. Although both cameras SX280 and SX700 use the same processor, the latest model has more advanced Noise Reduction Algorithm which provides more smooth rendering of the low-contrast areas with significantly less visible noise. People say one picture is worth a thousand words, but the Amazon rules do not allow to include external links to pictures in the text of the review itself, however they do not mind them in the comments. So I put those links with the respective explanations into my own comments and so you can treat them as a part of this review. Actually you will find there the links to the two 100%-crop fragments of green leaves taken by the old and new camera respectively. While the most bright areas on both fragments look pretty much the same, the areas with less light on the older camera's shots show the noticeable noise, while the SX700's counterparts look almost clear, however a bit softer. LOW_LIGHT: Both cameras have pretty similar and one of best on the market High Sensitivity (HS) system for taking pictures in low-light conditions with minimal noise. In many cases if you shoot even at the highest ISO and then browse those pictures on you monitor without additional cropping, you hardly can see any noise at all (since even Full HD monitors have resolution just about 2MP, and the most advanced - not more than 3-4MP). So from that prospective the difference between two cameras is not that big: the new SX700 provides slightly less visible noise (if any at all) but at the price of somewhat softer images, however all those imperfections of both cameras for most of the ISO range from 100 to about 800 in reality are visible only on the really big prints, and only above ISO-800 the smearing of the fine details becomes visible. So both cameras can be considered as good players in the low-light league. I took the 2 series of shots at high ISO with both cameras, and for the viewers convenience I put them as the 2nd part into my most first comment for this review. SHARPNESS: The sharpness of the output jpeg pictures pretty much depends on the "Compression" settings: to get the maximum details you have to select the "Super Fine" mode, which will produce the jpeg files with the size up to 10MB. If you don't need big prints you can choose "Fine" compression which will result in jpeg files about 5MB or less for the full 16MP resolution. Be aware that with the "Fine" setting the pictures at 100%-crop will look significantly softer at any ISO, however if you browse them on your monitor in the full-screen mode they will look almost the same. Also if you're only going to upload them on Internet or make small prints, you can even choose instead of "Large" resolution the "Medium" one (actually there two of them - "M1" with 8MP and "M2" with 3MP) what will produce even smaller files and will give you more room on your flash memory card and hard disk. So I took some comparative test shots with my both cameras SX280 and SX700 at the ISO-100, max resolution, and the Super-Fine compression in the range of the equivalent focal lengths from 25mm to 500mm. Since the both cameras have a pretty good noise reduction mechanisms, the noise is not visible on all those shots, and the only difference is in the effective sharpness, which can vary in the zoom range. I put the links to those shots into my comment on 04/10/14 with the respective explanations. SAMPLE_PICTURES: I've uploaded some real-world pictures and you can get links to them in my comment with the respective title posted on 04/13/2014. VIDEO: As the same as its predecessor, this camera can capture stunning 1080p 60p/30p Full HD video using a dedicated movie button which now resides on the top of the camera. And to provide sharp results the new SX700 is equipped with an Intelligent Image Stabilization system plus 5-axis Dynamic IS for steady movies. VIDEO_SAMPLES: I've uploaded some video clips and you can get links to them in my comment with the respective title posted on 04/11/2014. So this new Canon camera is a very good compact device for taking nice still pictures and advanced video recording.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Upgrade From Canon SX280; Very Effective Image Stabilization; Good Video
*by K***E on July 6, 2014*

Update 24 August 2014. I have two camcorders: a Canon Vixia HF R400 and a Sony PJ340. I have been testing both of them to see which I should take on an upcoming cruise to the Caribbean and Panama Canal. But I have pretty much decided not to take either because the video shot with the SX700 is sharper, clearer and has better color. ---------- This is not my first camera; I have several, including a Canon 60D with several lenses which I no longer use very much despite it being much more expensive. The SX700, like the SX280 previously, is my walk-around and travel camera. Although I was quite pleased with the SX280, for both photos and video, I upgraded for 2 reasons: (a) the ability to shoot video by the press of a button rather than having to turn a dial is a huge plus for me. I shoot both video and photos and have lost a number that I would very much have liked to have because of the time it took to turn the dial and then setup and refocus. With the SX700, I can switch between photos and video in a fraction of a second. (b) the longer zoom. The 20X zoom on the SX280 was good, the 30X on the SX700 is even better and gives me better photos of distant objects. To give some perspective, here is a comparison of the maximum focal length with my 60D using a 70-300mm lens, the SX280 I had previously and the SX700. Testing the 3 cameras shooting a distant object, the focal length with the 70-300 lens was 70 mm, the SX280 with the lens zoomed out was 90 mm, and the focal length with the SX700 zoomed out was 135 mm, almost double the best I could do with the far more expensive 60D and 70-300 mm lens. Suppose for illustration I am shooting a landscape scene where I not interested in a particular object, but in the scene. I would do well with the 60D, but I can also do well with SX700 by not zooming out the full distance. But suppose there is a distant bear in the landscape that I want to get a photo of. With the 60D and 70-300 lens, the bear is going to be very small in relation to the surround landscape. However, with the lens of the SX700 zoomed out, the bear will be at least twice a big. Less landscape, but much more bear; and it was the bear that I wanted the photo of, not all the landscape. That distant bear will also be noticeably larger if shot with the SX700 rather than the SX280. So I have an expensive dslr with lenses that now I almost never use. With the SX700, I am getting very good photos and video, it is always ready to shoot both close ups and distant object, no lens change necessary, and it is light weight and easy to carry. The best camera, of course, is the one you have with you. Given the quality of the photos and video I am shooting with the SX700, the effectiveness of the image stabilization, and the camera's portability, I don't hesitate to take the SX700 when going out for the day or traveling. Whenever I leave the house, it is in is case on my belt, ready for use. PS: I would like to say a little more about the image stabilization. I used to think that it was necessary to have a view finder in order to get sharp shots because with the view finder the camera is better supported. You can use both hands and press the camera against your forehead to hold it steady. I almost never used the screen to focus if the camera had a view finder. However, with the SX700 there is no choice, you must use the screen. So I hold the camera in both hands, raise my hands and bend my elbows and look at the screen to line up my shot. I can see the screen fine, but I can also see that the camera is not being held rock steady. However, when I look at the resulting shot, even those taken with the lens fully zoomed out, I see no evidence of the camera shake that I know existed. Really amazing, my expensive 60D doesn't do any better even though I am using the viewfinder and holding the camera steady against my head.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Far The Best Pictures but Still Somewhat Weak In Low Light
*by M***R on May 27, 2014*

I dropped my Canon Powershot S80 & got this to replace it. I was looking for the widest (24-25 mm) with good zoom in a compact camera. However, I'm not a "true' camera person & don't want to do my own settings mostly. After a ton of reviews/research... (FYI, the Canon Powershot SX50 hs got best reviews but at 19.4 oz, I just can't live with that big/heavy a camera.) Note: I first tried the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS19. Although it has a lot of neat features, it didn't deliver on true color quality, especially indoors, moving or fairly still pets, or outdoors in my rose garden (which was surprising, since it did much better on closeups of the roses). Also the exposure looks fine on the screen but when seen on viewer/computer, it's a bit too dark. Then my sister, who happened to buy the same camera w/o my knowing had problems with the zoom & the camera'd stop working. Which after reading later reviews, happened to many people, so I do NOT recommend this camera. Then I tried a "like-new" Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, The colors indoors are much better than the Lumix, but the same outdoor garden rose's color still does NOT look true to life, rats! Also the control dial especially & other parts of the camera seemed cheap/flimsy for an otherwise good camera. So I went back to Canon. The color is slight-moderately better & resolution much better/clearer than Sony Cyber-shot. Low light is still a bit of a problem, but there's one fairly simple fix, "Live" option on the dial, where u can make adjustments for 3 things - light/vividness of color/cool vs warm color. (The "low light" option on the SCN/Scene mode only is helpful in seriously low light.) I do miss having a panorama option, but I find I tend to do a movie in those cases anyway. The camera body is solid/well constructed, grip is ok, a bit stingy on the left side (but I have small hands so not a deal breaker), & yes, the dial is stiff but doable. U have to push a button to pop up the flash when prompted (unnatural direction forward with left hand but likely done on purpose to avoid accidental triggering), & it does save battery life. I also like the Zoom Framing Assist, shows instant pulled back view if you lose your telephoto subject. And if u decide to change the zoom while holding button down, it will remain on the last zoom position. P.S. Unfortunately the video mike isn't that great, can't pick up cat purring unless right on top of camera & lots of background noise. Overall, though, has the best pictures so far in a compact camera with good zoom as of May 2014. Canon take note: I'd love a camera with Less options for those of us who just want to stick mostly to Auto but better low light photos & a panorama option. (Last Note: I also considered its major competitor, Nikon Coolpix S9700, supposedly got better reviews on picture quality esp low light, but too many negative reviews on the flash breaking & other glitches/problems made me shy away.)

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