Best Compact Ultra-zoom Canon Digital Cameras - 0.47 to 0.95 lb. Weight

The 30x optical zoom, inbuilt Wi-Fi and fun features could add up to the perfect holiday compact

Difficult to improve on our favourite 30x compact

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

Easily pack 30x worth of optical zoom in your pocket

Pocket-friendly it may not be, but what you get in the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is a strong compact camera with a terrific long lens that produces great images and videos.

30x travel zoom overflows with features

Compact, Sharp 30x zoom lens, Good control layout

Excellent optical image stabilisation, Built-in Wifi and GPS linking

Very good image quality, Lots of zoom in a compact body

Lightweight and compact, despite housing 30x zoom

Good choice for budget-conscious buyers

Build and performance is acceptable given its asking price

Excellent image quality for this class of cameras

Full manual mode, Lithium ion battery, Easy to use

Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced

Sharp lens, 20x zoom range

Quicker GPS and better image quality

Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control

Image quality is slightly better than on the previous SX260

Pictures are good, sharp and well

Compact lightweight body

Compact design despite large zoom

Big lens, small body

Big, easy-to-press controls

Image quality is great

Wide-ranging zoom, affordable, manual modes

Good colour and white balance performance

Pocket camera that can shoot high quality stills and video

Good image quality - good detail and colour

20x optical zoom, Good HD video output