Canon S70

Pros: Compact size, 7 megapixels, lots of creative photography options, and true wide-angle zoom

Cons: Squinty optical viewfinder, no live histogram, chromatic aberration (purple fringing)

The Bottom Line: The S70 combines the creative imaging capabilities of Canon’s flagship G6 and the convenience and ease of use of the diminutive S500 in a snazzy compact general use digicam.

Review: Canon’s first P&S “bridge” camera (the S30) was designed to blend the diminutive size and ease of use of the ultra compact digital elf family with the creative photography capabilities and advanced imaging technology of the “G” ...

Pros: Wide angle optics, RAW mode, build quality, battery life, performance, features

Cons: High price, chromatic aberration at wide angle, noise at ISO 400

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot S70 is an excellent camera with wide-angle optics. It is flexible, compact and well built. But it has a relatively small...

Review: Although I was happy with the 5-Megapixel Canon PowerShot S60, I wanted to see what the 7 .1-Megapixel Canon PowerShot S70 could do. I got it for $394, which is $176 more than I paid for my S60. I definitely was ...

Pros: All of the imaging quality of the new G6. crammed into the S60's compact shell

Cons: No external flash shoe

The Bottom Line: If you like the new G6, but need a smaller camera, this baby was built just for you.

Review: I was very interested in reviewing the new PowerShot S70 when I heard of its release. As the owner of an S50, I evaluated the newer S60 when it came out and came to the conclusion that the new wide-angle lens was a tremendous advantage, but that picture ...

Pros: 7.1 megapixels, 3.6 zoom, relatively small, FAST photos

Cons: Some red-eye in photos, nothing else to complain about yet.

The Bottom Line: We're amateurs who want to learn and this camera has everything we think we'll need to do that.

Review: (Technical specs are at the end of this review. In the past, I've had other people tell me that my reviews lacked the technical info, so I'll include that info, but at the end.) Our son was born in August and we finally admitted it was time to ...

Pros: You can turn off Digital zoom. Wide-angle zoom, 28 - 100 mm equivalent.

Cons: LCD monitor impossible to use in very bright light. Auto focus can be slow.

The Bottom Line: A Perfect family camera, you can use this if you like manual control of picture or want to just point and shoot. Very good value for money.

Review: Last few weeks have been very pleasant for all my friends and family since I had to keep taking their pictures to keep testing all camera functions/modes on Canon PowerShot S70. I carried it in my pocket for 4 weeks randomly taking shots in various ...

Pros: Captures details accurately, low noise, very good color reproduction

Cons: Expensive

The Bottom Line: Buy this one if you want a sleek, convenient and power-packed camera.

Review: The Canon S70 is probably the sleekest and best camera I've used so far. This streamlined chunk of metal comes in a dark, marine blue with matt finish. The camera is powered on by moving the front flat outwards. This flap has a sexy brushed-metal finish ...

Pros: Unbelievably durable, and fantastic pictures to boot!

Cons: Video mode is only 15fps, flash can be overdone in closeups

The Bottom Line: This camera can stand up to anything you throw at it. Extremely durable and easy to use, with top of the line picture quality.

Review: I bought this camera in October '04 as a replacement for my Canon S40, which broke when it was finally dropped one-too-many times by my 4 year old. It wasn't my first choice, as the video mode only does 15frames per second instead of the standard 30fps. ...

Pros: Great pictures, wide angle lens

Cons: Viewfinder does not show the actual shot (no where near) and the difficult Menus

The Bottom Line: If you are willing to learn the menus, this camera will make almost everyone happy. As a Point-Shoot-Forget this camera is great.

Review: If all you want to do is open a shutter lens and snap, this is the camera for you. The resolution is great and the colors are realistic. After snapping my 6 month old son for 2 months with it, I cannot find too many flaws for a point-and-shooter. ...

Pros: Pocketable, full manual controls, optical viewfinder. Durable, excellent human engineering for larger hands.

Cons: Lacks features available only in larger bodies. Can't find a reason to complain.

The Bottom Line: If you can find it, buy it. Its successor Canon S80 loses the essential RAW format. I lost my first, bought a second, and would buy again.

Review: I love it. I have had two in the last three years because I lost my first and can find nothing better. So let's not mince words: if you can only have one, the Canon S70 is the one to have. In a few words about what is really important, here's why. The ...

Pros: Excellent lens: TRUE 28mm-100mm! Great features and flexibility. High resolution images.

Cons: Very minor chromatic distortion with wide angle in certain lighting conditions. Not a big deal.

The Bottom Line: If you want a compact format w/ HIGH quality, Canon's S70 should be on your short list.

Review: You can easily buy this camera online from a variety of good vendors for just over $400, plus shipping. The S series has been a cornerstone in the digital compact arena for about 4-5 years. For the money, it's tough to come up w/ an alternative ...