Best Compact Ultra-zoom Digital Cameras - 205 to 380 Images Battery Life, 250 to 300 $ Prices

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

Impressive zoom range for its size and weight

Very sharp lens, 22x zoom range, Short shutter lag

Best travel-zoom camera, adding wi-fi connectivity, GPS tracking

22x optical zoom, GPS capability

Big, easy-to-press controls

Image quality is great

Wide-ranging zoom, affordable, manual modes

Good colour and white balance performance