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# Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC connectivity 16.1MP BSI CMOS sensor 30x Optical Zoom (25-750mm) Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black)

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## Summary

> 📷 Zoom, Shoot, Share — Elevate Your Visual Storytelling Instantly!

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- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** R165 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Ultra Zoom Mastery:** 30x optical zoom captures distant moments with crystal clarity—never miss a detail again.
- • **Low-Light Brilliance:** 16.1MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor + DIGIC 6 processor deliver stunning shots even in challenging lighting.
- • **Pro-Level Video Capture:** Shoot smooth 1080p/60fps Full HD videos with dedicated movie button—perfect for dynamic storytelling.
- • **Seamless Social Sharing:** One-touch Wi-Fi & NFC connectivity lets you instantly upload and share your best shots on the go.
- • **Creative Flair On Demand:** Creative Shot mode auto-generates 5 artistic variations, turning everyday photos into share-worthy art.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is a compact powerhouse featuring a 16.1MP BSI CMOS sensor paired with DIGIC 6 processing for exceptional image quality and low-light performance. Its 30x optical zoom lens (25-750mm equivalent) offers versatile framing from wide-angle to super-telephoto. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC enable effortless wireless sharing and remote control via mobile devices. Capture stunning 1080p/60fps Full HD video with a dedicated button, while Creative Shot mode adds artistic filters automatically. Intelligent IS ensures sharp, steady shots, making this camera ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a portable yet feature-rich imaging solution.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Experience Ultra Zooming PowerWhether you're capturing family activities, seeing the sights on vacation, or pursuing your favorite hobbies, you'll want the amazing zooming power of PowerShot SX700 HS at your side. With the camera's powerful 30x Optical Zoom, you can get right down onto the field to preserve a big play, reach deep into the forest for spectacular wildlife close-ups, and capture majestic architecture just the way you see it. What's more, the camera's advanced technology ensures truly impressive quality in every shot, even at the long end of the zoom. The Canon HS SYSTEM – a 16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 Image Processor – provides excellent detail and color in low light. Smart AUTO makes high-quality imaging easy in any situation, and Intelligent IS keeps shots clear and steady. Best of all, built-in Wi-Fi® lets you transfer images and video* directly to select social networking sites, mobile devices** and your computer, so you can share from almost anywhere. And simply touch the camera to a compatible Android™ device*** using built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) for easy wireless connectivity. * 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. ** With the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app. This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software. *** Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.Powerful Zoom, Spectacular Image Quality30x Optical ZoomNo matter the situation, you can be confident that the PowerShot SX700 HS camera's genuine Canon 30x Optical Zoom (35mm equivalent: 25–750mm) will capture images with exceptional brilliance and clarity. Canon's innovative Intelligent IS system analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation – allowing you to focus on framing and capturing your shot. And Zoom Framing Assist delivers automatic tracking, so you can easily reframe long-zoom shots without losing your subject. Even the camera's easy-to-grip shape is specifically designed for a secure hold and steady shooting.Zoom Framing AssistThe PowerShot SX700 HS camera has the telephoto reach to capture subjects a long distance away using its powerful 30x Optical Zoom. At maximum telephoto, however, it can be challenging to track a moving subject. The Zoom Framing Assist seek function makes it much easier to use the camera's powerful zoom lens. When you press and hold the Zoom Framing Assist function button, the camera will automatically zoom out to include a wider angle of view, enabling you to more easily locate your moving subject. Once you find it, releasing the button will cause the lens to return to its original zoom position, intelligently keeping the subject in focus until you're ready to shoot and capture the perfect close-up moment. You can even make zoom adjustments while the button is pressed, with an animated assist frame that makes viewing easy. When the button is released, the lens will return to the adjusted zoom position. You can also use Zoom Framing Assist to keep your subject's face the same size in your frame no matter how they move. Tap the Zoom Framing Assist function button to detect your subject's face. As your subject retreats and advances the camera automatically zooms in and out so their face remains the same size. It's especially useful for capturing the expressions of fast-moving children. And, for even more convenience, the Zoom Framing Assist function is also available when shooting video.Share Images and Video Wherever and WheneverBuilt-in Wi-Fi® makes sharing quick and easyThe PowerShot SX700 HS camera is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi® technology for on-the-go convenience when you want to share your photos and videos with friends, family and the whole world. Easily post your images to social networking and media sites – Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube™, Flickr® and now Google Drive™ – through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY# directly from your PowerShot camera, or save them to the online photo album to share anytime, anywhere. The camera can also connect directly to both iOS® and Android™ devices*, and upload images via the free Canon CameraWindow app** without a computer. You can control the destination of your uploads to share with everyone or to selected groups, and even add comments. Sharing video is also easy with the PowerShot SX700 HS, which records video using the easy-to-share MP4 format. Enhanced Wi-Fi® makes posting in real time possible, so you can keep everyone up to date with photos and video even as events unfold. The built-in Wi-Fi® technology on the PowerShot SX700 HS also allows you to transfer images to other Wi-Fi® equipped PowerShot cameras or print your photos directly to a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) certified printer. One-touch connection to your mobile device or computer is made possible on the PowerShot SX700 HS with the camera's dedicated Mobile Device Connect Button. You can choose to transfer images to your smartphone or tablet for immediate sharing with the CameraWindow app**, or to your computer on the same network with Image Sync to make saving and organizing your images easier. When the camera finds a linked computer on the same wireless network, images are sent directly to it. Otherwise, images are temporarily stored on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY then transferred once a connection is made, eliminating the need for cables.Remote ShootingWith the built-in Wi-Fi® on the PowerShot SX700 HS, you can use your smartphone or tablet* to remotely control the camera. Simply connect wirelessly to your device and access the free Canon CameraWindow app**. Your device will show a live image of the camera's capture – perfect for a commemorative group photo, wildlife shots and all kinds of situations. The camera's versatile 30x Optical Zoom, flash, self-timer and shutter are all under your control, with images being saved to your camera as usual. * 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. ** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software. # One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.Simply Tap to ConnectBuilt-in NFC (Near Field Communication) for easier Wi-Fi® connectivityThe PowerShot SX700 HS camera supports NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, eliminating the need to find and open the Canon CameraWindow app* on your mobile device. Simply touch the NFC icon on your camera to your compatible Android device**, and the CameraWindow app will launch automatically for quick, easy sharing of your images. Built-in NFC technology also makes it simpler to install the app. If the app hasn't been installed yet, once you touch the devices together for the first time, the download screen will display automatically. * This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software. ** Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.Phenomenal Images and Incredible Performance Start Here16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensorThe PowerShot SX700 HS camera features a 16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor to make even your everyday photography remarkable. The large sensor takes in more light, so images are clear and beautifully detailed. High ISO shots are particularly impressive, with less noise and expanded dynamic range. And the 16.1 Megapixel resolution gives you the flexibility to be more creative with your shots: crop and enlarge any part of an image – you can be confident that the detail and resolution you need are there.DIGIC 6 Image ProcessorThe PowerShot SX700 HS camera is equipped with the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, which makes several important advancements to image quality both in stills and video. Improved light sensitivity allows for higher resolution with less noise when shooting in dark conditions, and Dynamic IS now detects and compensates for tilt and parallel movement (shift blur) to create video that's exceptionally free of distortion. The processor also enhances the performance capabilities of the PowerShot SX700 HS, enabling high-speed, high quality continuous still image shooting at up to 8.5 frames per second. And video recording is better than ever, as the DIGIC 6 Image Processor enables Full HD at 60p, as well as MP4 recording. Highly compressed MP4 video not only preserves space on your memory card but also improves playback on mobile devices. Plus, with MF Peaking possible thanks to the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, you'll have a pro-level focusing tool at your disposal.Canon HS SYSTEMThe PowerShot SX700 HS gives you the power to capture beautifully detailed, naturally lit images even in low light – reducing the need for flash and the occasionally unwelcome effects it produces. That's because the camera's 16.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor works with the camera's latest generation DIGIC 6 Image Processor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM, specifically engineered for spectacular low-light performance. With the Canon HS SYSTEM, you'll experience excellent tracking performance even in low light, and achieve gorgeous still image quality at ISO speeds up to ISO 3200; beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas.Stunning Full HD Video That's Better Than EverCapture stunning 1080p/60p Full HD video with a dedicated movie buttonThe PowerShot SX700 HS not only preserves your special video memories with spectacular realism and detail, but also does it in a format that makes them easy to share. You can simply press the dedicated movie button to start and stop video recording, so you're always ready to capture the moment as it happens. The camera records in stunningly realistic 1080p Full HD so even when played back on a big-screen HDTV, your videos are crystal clear, with smooth action and beautifully natural color. You can choose to record in 30 fps or 60 fps, so even fast-moving subjects are captured with crisp detail. And videos are recorded in MP4 format, perfectly sized for quick online sharing – whether you're showing relatives what the kids are up to or posting status updates on social networking sites.Rethink Photography with Creative ShotCreative Shot modeIn addition to its super-powerful 30x Optical Zoom, the PowerShot SX700 HS also turns out impressive artistic photos with Creative Shot mode. Rather than randomly applying filters, Creative Shot mode takes advantage of advanced Canon technologies to analyze the individual scene, subject and exposure to apply any of 46 filter options. In addition to the original shot, the camera automatically produces and saves five additional variations of the composition. Filter choices are grouped into Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural categories to make exploring the world of artistic photography fun and easy, or simply select Auto to access the full range of effects. With Creative Shot mode, the result is stunning artistic photos that are perfect for sharing.Share with a Single TouchMobile Device Connect ButtonIt's now easier than ever to connect your PowerShot SX700 HS camera to an iOS® or Android™ device* using the Mobile Device Connect Button. The button allows you to choose to transfer images to your smartphone or tablet for immediate sharing with the CameraWindow app**, or to your computer on the same network with Image Sync to make saving and organizing your images easier. Once your device is registered on the camera, simply press the Mobile Device Connect button for easy connection. By connecting to a smartphone with the CameraWindow app using the Mobile Device Connect Button, you can browse and share images while still leaving the camera inside a bag. It is also possible to turn off the PowerShot SX700 HS quickly and easily, directly from a smartphone. Once your camera is linked to your computer on the same wireless network, you can automatically transfer images to it, for easy saving and organizing of your photos. The Mobile Device Connect Button is great for quick and easy sharing from a fun day out with friends and family. * 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. ** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.Remember the Day in Crisp HDHybrid AutoCapture the essence of special days – vacations, important occasions or any time you're shooting many shots in a day – using Hybrid Auto on the PowerShot SX700 HS. Hybrid Auto records up to four seconds of video every time you shoot a still image, then automatically joins the day's clips and pictures* into a video. The feature also makes sure the "highlight reel" is stunningly beautiful by automatically recognizing the scene and optimizing camera settings to capture the highest possible image quality. The resulting 720p HD video is properly exposed, crisp and steady. * Pictures can be withheld from the resulting video via menu settings.A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and VideosSmart AUTOSmart AUTO on the PowerShot SX700 HS makes capturing sharp, bright colorful images and video as simple as pressing the shutter button. By assessing various factors in both the background and the subject, the system recognizes 58 predefined shooting situations and automatically selects the camera settings that will yield the best possible results. Simply frame the shot you want, and in dozens of common or challenging scenarios the camera takes care of the rest. Hard-to-capture shots such as moving subjects, night scenes, backlit subjects, and landscapes at evening or on a bright snowy day are instantly and effortlessly captured as "keeper" shots. Smart AUTO makes the PowerShot SX700 HS ideal for capturing excellent quality still images and video on the go.Shooting Modes Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually. Aperture-priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed. Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the appropriate aperture. Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Movie Digest & Hybrid Auto Automatically selects shooting settings for optimal quality and records a video clip every time you capture a still image. One day's worth of clips are then combined into a single video. Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Creative Shot Analyzes the scene and applies a number of creative filters to automatically create five variations in addition to the original image. Sports The camera uses high shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects. Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background. Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame. High-Speed Burst HQ Captures fast-action shots at full resolution, providing continuous shooting when the shutter button is held down. Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod. Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly lit situations. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect – a classic photographic distortion – without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Soft Focus Creates a hazy ambiance that's perfect for portraits and wedding photos. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Movie Record video; unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode. iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality. Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion. Actual results may vary from examples shown above. Final image may vary depending on picture composition.Additional FeaturesIntelligent ISIt's easy to capture clear, steady images with the PowerShot SX700 HS, even in low light without using a tripod. That's because the camera is equipped with Canon's innovative Intelligent IS. The system automatically analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation – allowing you to focus on framing and capturing your shot. For stills, the system selects from Normal IS, Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid) IS and Tripod modes. When shooting video, the system selects from Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro (Hybrid) IS and active Tripod IS modes. New icons clearly mark the image stabilization mode, whether you're shooting still images or video. Still Image Shooting Normal IS Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning IS Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Macro (Hybrid) IS Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Tripod When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed. Video Recording Dynamic IS Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered IS Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Macro (Hybrid) IS Corrects for motion blur that is likely to occur when shooting video while walking. Also compensates for the shift-type camera shake common in macro shooting. Active Tripod IS When shooting video while using a tripod, the image stabilization is active to compensate for slight camera shake. ECO ModeThe PowerShot SX700 HS features ECO Mode, which provides more shots per single charge through LCD monitor and camera power management. ECO Mode can be activated for easy power preservation when you're out shooting for the day or the moment is too exciting to put the camera down. The mode quickly wakes the camera from sleep when a button is pressed. With ECO Mode activated to conserve power, you can even stay connected for longer with the built-in Wi-Fi® featured on the camera. When the fun with family and friends runs late into the night, you can be assured your camera can keep up. Product 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: Love this camera - If I could give this camera higher than 5 stars, I would. I had already owned two Canon cameras. Two Rebel DSLRs. the XS and the Xsi so I already knew how great Canon cameras were. I was out elk viewing and saw this man with a small camera that had a better zoom on it than my telephoto lens on my Canon. I continued to watch him and had my husband watch. I always carried both of my cameras with me. I had the normal lens on the one and my telephoto lens on the other. It was 75-300 mm I believe. I am 63 years old and it was getting hard to carry both cameras at the same time but I did it so I would not miss any great shots. Well, after this man was done taking his picture I asked him what kind of camera he had. He showed me and I saw it was a PowerShot SX200. My husband wrote down what it was. This man was so impressed with it. He also had a Canon Rebel and said this little camera was even better and so much easier to carry around. When i got home I started researching and I actually found the PowerShot SX700 HD for around the same price. I read most of the reviews and decided to get one. I received it two days before we left on vacation to Colorado. It was so close to being the same as my Rebel it did not take me long to figure it out! I took my rebel cameras on vacation, too, just in case! But I never had to use them. This little camera did all that my larger cameras did and more. The quality is awesome. The shake feature is amazing. Even when I zoomed in the whole 30X it got great shots. I loved that you can zoom in and it shows you what you are seeing and you can see if it is focused in correctly. You can take great shots in the Auto mode or the P mode. I usually keep it in the P mode so i can made changes if I need to but mostly I don't. I can even zoom up to 120X and get decent shots. I love the video feature. It takes really nice video. My Rebels did not have this feature. It nice to just hit the record button and not have to stop and get my video camera out. :) I would suggest to all those who tend to take hundreds of pictures at a time to have a couple spare batteries on hand! :) The battery lasts pretty good but if you take a lot like I do, then you need extra batteries. I took over 10,000 pictures the two weeks we were on vacation and only had to delete a small amount because of them being blurry. I have my settings set for continues shooting so I know I will get some good shots. Even though with this camera I only need to take two in order to get the great shot. I would actually recommend this camera to everyone. If you leave it in either auto or P mode you should be fine. I was concerned that I would not like the fact that it does not have the view finder. But I never miss it!! So far I cannot think of anything I don't like about the camera.

## 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 | B00I58M26Y |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,997 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #397 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | A versatile 25-750mm equivalent lens with optical and digital zoom capabilities |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Canon |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NFC, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 8.5 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 520 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | True |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1080 x 852 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 922000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 922000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.1 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3) |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SDIO or SD |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Flash Sync Speed | 15 seconds |
| Focal Length Description | 750 millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast detection |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 7 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803239416 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.59 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | CANU9 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9338B001 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.2 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 750 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 16.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
| Model Number | 9338B001AA |
| Model Series | SX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| 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 | 1.4 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 10 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Series Number | 700 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| 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 |
| UPC | 013803239416 804892185438 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | NFC, Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 8.5 fps |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.2 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 750 Millimeters
- **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 Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZfBx9q64L.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eUJWMvPkL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EN6quzXyL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Vh9gNniYL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Digital Camera - Wi-Fi Enabled (Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IJ+VYh8gL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this camera have a mic port to support an external microphone?**
A: I don't know but I Will Check it in The instructions booklet and will let you know!

**Q: Is this a camera that can be carried in a pocket?**
A: This is a compact camera, but not an ultracompact.  It's a little thick so putting it into your jeans pocket will be a really tight fit.  Coat pocket?  No problem.  It's about the the thickness of 3 iPhone5's stacked together if that helps.

**Q: I use to own the Canon SX280 (horrible!). Are you able to take videos 5 minutes straight then switch back to pictures without having the battery die?**
A: Yes, I had the Canon Powershot SX280 also and was frustrated by the battery problem. I brought it back and later purchased the Canon Powershot SX700HS. I was able to take over 200 shots and 30 minutes of video with plenty of battery power left.

**Q: Does camera come with battery, memory card or case?**
A: This camera only comes with a wrist strap, battery pack NB-6LH, and charger, as well as a *very* basic instruction manual~I would advise printing off the online instruction manual from Canon for full explanations of this cameras many functions and how to use them. The battery drains very rapidly on this model, and you can adjust settings to try to accommodate this, but with the larger LED screen and no viewfinder, I have found that it is more prudent to have an extra charged battery on hand to swap out if needed. Best screen protector for this model are the ones sold by Guarmor Shield on Amazon in a 3-pack. Best cases for this model include: Lowepro Rezo 50 Camera Bag; Lowepro Tahoe 30 Camera Pouch, and Lowepro Ridge 30 (I have the first two cases, which I purchased through Amazon).

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this camera
*by K***R on October 16, 2014*

If I could give this camera higher than 5 stars, I would. I had already owned two Canon cameras. Two Rebel DSLRs. the XS and the Xsi so I already knew how great Canon cameras were. I was out elk viewing and saw this man with a small camera that had a better zoom on it than my telephoto lens on my Canon. I continued to watch him and had my husband watch. I always carried both of my cameras with me. I had the normal lens on the one and my telephoto lens on the other. It was 75-300 mm I believe. I am 63 years old and it was getting hard to carry both cameras at the same time but I did it so I would not miss any great shots. Well, after this man was done taking his picture I asked him what kind of camera he had. He showed me and I saw it was a PowerShot SX200. My husband wrote down what it was. This man was so impressed with it. He also had a Canon Rebel and said this little camera was even better and so much easier to carry around. When i got home I started researching and I actually found the PowerShot SX700 HD for around the same price. I read most of the reviews and decided to get one. I received it two days before we left on vacation to Colorado. It was so close to being the same as my Rebel it did not take me long to figure it out! I took my rebel cameras on vacation, too, just in case! But I never had to use them. This little camera did all that my larger cameras did and more. The quality is awesome. The shake feature is amazing. Even when I zoomed in the whole 30X it got great shots. I loved that you can zoom in and it shows you what you are seeing and you can see if it is focused in correctly. You can take great shots in the Auto mode or the P mode. I usually keep it in the P mode so i can made changes if I need to but mostly I don't. I can even zoom up to 120X and get decent shots. I love the video feature. It takes really nice video. My Rebels did not have this feature. It nice to just hit the record button and not have to stop and get my video camera out. :) I would suggest to all those who tend to take hundreds of pictures at a time to have a couple spare batteries on hand! :) The battery lasts pretty good but if you take a lot like I do, then you need extra batteries. I took over 10,000 pictures the two weeks we were on vacation and only had to delete a small amount because of them being blurry. I have my settings set for continues shooting so I know I will get some good shots. Even though with this camera I only need to take two in order to get the great shot. I would actually recommend this camera to everyone. If you leave it in either auto or P mode you should be fine. I was concerned that I would not like the fact that it does not have the view finder. But I never miss it!! So far I cannot think of anything I don't like about the camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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