Customer Ratings & Reviews

This camera replaces our SX210IS camera. Many of the functions are similar but Canon has exported our most used choices to easy access buttons on the outside of the camera. No more digging in the menu list or turning the camera mode wheel to use them, they are at your fingertips. The Optical Zoom is phenomenal: 30X, so I turned off the digital zoom, not needed. Check out the picture of a pigeon perched on the high tension power lines and birds in flight to our bird-feeder, judge for yourself. Both shots, freehand. Which brings up the IS: Image Stabilization capabilities of this camera: excellent. Something needed for those long shots. One draw back: 20.3 MP can hinder low ISO imaging, which was handled well with our old camera at 14.1 MP. The camera has a good feel to it and is compact enough to tuck in our pockets. Paired with our smartphones and was able to send pictures back and forth. Our printer, although fairly new, is not PictBridge compatible, so I cannot review this feature. One feature on the left side of the camera that will greatly help with Macro capabilities is the Frame Assist-Seek Button. This button allows the camera to temporarily zoom out and when released the camera returns to your zoom settings. How many times have I zoomed in on something only to lose it, not any more. And, using this on Macro is a great aid as well. Win/Win.

I bought this camera to document our trip to Europe. I did not want a bulky camera to log around . This one had all the advantages and the technology for beautiful, unforgettable moments without the hassle of dragging a bag of equipment. The set up is super easy, the settings are easy too. My eye sight is not as good so I cannot read any instructions on the camera. I needed a camera that would do all the settings without a lot of hassle like sports, low light, artistic settings. Very pleased and would recommend.

I bought this camera because I am a one camera girl - no DLSR, don't want the hassle of lenses and the weight of hauling it around. So - I wanted something with a good zoom but also for landscapes and macros. I previously had a 280SX which I liked but had some issues with the lens cover. The 710 has the same style cover, but I went with it anyhow. Overall, I am very pleased with the shots I've been getting. Quite similar to the 280 (except the trash is now in the spot where the timer was - I've set that a couple times accidently). My only negative is that this model, like the 280, can sometimes struggle in auto mode to focus, but that can usually be rectified by zooming out then back in once it figures out what you want. Overall I am very pleased with the results and this camera!

Great little camera for my European vacation. Didn't feel like lugging the big one around and am pretty satisfied with the shots. Easy to use. I was lucky enough to be present for the Pope's weekly blessing from his window and the 30x zoom was incredible.

This camera is a nice compact that I bought to keep with me at all times. The zoom is excellent. Easy to download pictures to the computer. Nice options. Wish it would shoot in Raw. A lightweight portable camera.

I chose this camera for the quality of zoom in a compact size camera. I want to take great photos while I hike but I do not want to be slowed down by a cumbersome camera. I am really enjoying the pictures I have captured with this camera and the ease of carrying it with me. I get clear shots of wildlife from great distances! I do struggle with keeping the picture steady in the long distance zooms but hopefully with time I will learn to control it more.

This thing focuses fast, gets excellent photos and I have not even bothered to read much about how to use it yet. I told the very helpful clerk what I was going to buy a different camera for, and she suggested I try this instead. It is a superzoom with modern up to date technology and a big exposure card, and anything I take looks great. I wonder how much better it will be if I learn to use it properly, I got it to take pictures of birds, mostly. I uploaded one I took when I got home from work one night. A high tech 30x optical that fits in my pocket.

On a recent trip to Africa, I was the envy of all in my safari vehicle! I was able to take amazing professional looking zoom pictures without the hassle of heavy lenses! Several said they would be purchasing this camera for themselves and for gifts! I told them Best Buy is the place!

Great camera for low light, anti-shake improved over the last several previous models/versions I own. Size of the camera and zoom range, make this a great pocket point and shoot, with outstanding photos. I do miss the panorama assist though. I still recommend this camera to anyone. A phone camera can't hold a candle to what this can do. The 0.4in focus range (not in macro) is amazing for bugs and flowers, the 30x zoom is amazing for distance. I shot a movie at a band concert with the lights down, and was able to zoom onto the face of a family member, the movie was amazing, the sound was very good quality.

I like my iPhone camera but it has some limitations. I love my new Canon SX710 Camera! I love the great optic zoom on it. I think that I would have trouble holding it still enough if it had anymore zoom. I love it that I can wirelessly send a good photo to my smart phone that I can then text off to who ever I want! I have gotten a couple of great flying Eagle shots with this camera! I am a happy customer!

I have been a Canon camera owner for several years. I purchased one many years ago when my Nikon broke. I haven't purchased any other brand since then, nor will I ever. I love Canon and will always be a Canon owner. I have attached a pic of the moon I took with my Canon camera from my balcony, and an image of a bear cub that was in my moms yard this spring. (And no, I wasn't that close to either!!)

I like my camera very compact with real power it can zoom right in I like the quality of the photos

Camera is easy to learn basic shots. You may need a little instruction to do the advanced shooting. Long rechargeable battery life. Love the zoom.

I love this camera! The wifi is easy to use and works amazing! I bought this for a trip down the coast and couldn't be happier! I absolutely love the setting where I take one picture and it automatically takes a group of 4-5 pictures more using filters, cropping etc. I would suggest getting a back up battery as my battery would be low by end of day.

The camera is easy to use in Auto mode . Moon shots are great. Eagles in nest look like you are in the tree with them.

The staff member that helped me was very knowledgeable about what I needed for the camera and accessories apologize for not remembering the name but he was very helpful.

I went to Best Buy to purchase a different camera....small but with less capabilities. The salesperson showed me this camera which happened to be an open box item. It fit the size I needed for a long trip to the UK and London. Easy to carry in my purse. The big surprise with this camera is its photo modes and wifi capabilities. I was able to send my photos by wifi to my iPad every evening we returned to the hotel. The multi-shot mode takes several shots at once....one is in normal mode and then there are several more with different effects. Really outstanding for amateur photography...although my hobby has been taking photos for a long time. I love this camera and had several people ask me which model I had because they were interested in it. And they were impressed with my photos.

I love having a small camera to out in my purse so I don't have to lug my big one around! So far, I'm enjoying this camera.....I have been using it a lot!

I wanted a flexible camera for an extended road trip. I love the WI FI feature for keeping our family and friends up to date with our adventures. I look forward to learning how to use the other features.

I recommend this camera to beginners and anyone who's love takin pictures. Very easy to operate and I don't leave home with out it.