Canon Powershot SX700HS review

Offering a 30x optical zoom in a pocketable package, the SX700HS might just be the perfect compact for travellers

Canon Powershot SX700HS

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We shoot a specially designed chart in carefully controlled conditions and the resulting images are analysed using DXO Analyzer software to generate the data to produce the graphs below.

A high signal to noise ratio (SNR) indicates a cleaner and better quality image.

For more more details on how to interpret our test data, check out our full explanation of our noise and dynamic range tests.

JPEG signal to noise ratio

Canon Powershot SX700HS

Analysis: The SX700 produces a pretty typical performance for this type of camera though the SX280 does prove slightly better at higher ISOs.

JPEG dynamic range

Canon Powershot SX700HS

Analysis: The SX700 proves the best overall performer in this group, capturing a slightly wider range of brightness values than its rivals.

Amy Davies

Amy has been writing about cameras, photography and associated tech since 2009. Amy was once part of the photography testing team for Future Publishing working across TechRadar, Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, N Photo and Photography Week. For her photography, she has won awards and has been exhibited. She often partakes in unusual projects - including one intense year where she used a different camera every single day. Amy is currently the Features Editor at Amateur Photographer magazine, and in her increasingly little spare time works across a number of high-profile publications including Wired, Stuff, Digital Camera World, Expert Reviews, and just a little off-tangent, PetsRadar. 

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