Canon’s New PowerShot SX740 HS Has a 40x Optical Zoom and 4K Video

Canon has announced the PowerShot SX740 HS, a 40x zoom compact that replaces the SX730 HS and adds 4K video recording to the line.

The camera has a 20.3MP 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor and can shoot 10 frames per second continuously with AF lock on.

Front view of a black Canon SX740 HS digital camera, showing the lens with 40x optical zoom and various lens markings. The Canon logo appears on the upper left of the camera body.

The 20x lens has a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 24-960mm.

The 3-inch LCD screen on the back of the camera tilts 180° for selfies and easy vlogging.

Other features include a pop-up flash and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity.

Here are some sample photos captured with the camera:

The CanonPowerShot SX740 HS will cost $399 and be available in August 2018 in silver or black.

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