Saturday, 22 November 2014

In the Purple Seat: The Canon PowerShot SX700HS

In a nutshell, the SX700HS is basically a little happy snappy camera, with a few pretty remarkable features:


  • 30x optical range
  • Built in Wifi with NFC
  • 16.1 megapixel with back illuminated CMOS sensor
  • Canons latest Digic 6 processor
  • 1080p60 HD video
The only issue I have is the flash. It needs to be manual released and then reinserted when you are done. This could become a problem due to wear and tear or simply pushing too hard and breaking it.



After playing around with the camera for a few days, it became clear that this was no average happy snappy. The photo quality can quite easily compare to that of a DSLR,



 I tested this theory with the Nikon D5100, which has a 16.2 megapixel DX format.

Nikon D5100

Canon SX700HS


At first glance you can immediately see visible differences but it's nothing earth shattering. This little piece of technology is easily the equivalent to a DSLR, but without the hassle of extra equipment. This is the kind of camera you can carry around in your pocket or handbag, and literaly just point and shoot at your object of interest. Incredible quality with none of the hassle

Another great feature on the SX700HS is the "Creative Capture" feature. What this does, is take a photo of your object of interest, and then edit them in different styles, with just the click of a button.




The verdict? This camera brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "Dynamite comes in small packages"-  The power of a DSLR in the body of your average digital camera. This little guy can turn an amateur photographer into an almost professional in seconds. Definitely a must have.


By Ghia ten Doeschate

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