Canon PowerShot ZOOM
A pocket-sized super zoom monocular camera with 400mm-equivalent optical zoom and electronic viewfinder
Overview
The Canon PowerShot ZOOM is a compact digital monocular camera designed for handheld stills and video at long reach. Made in Japan, it functions as a telephoto lens with an integrated electronic viewfinder, capable of 100mm to 400mm-equivalent optical zoom and up to 800mm with digital zoom. It features a silent electronic shutter, 4-axis optical image stabilization, and connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Weighing just 5.1 oz (145 g) with battery and card, it’s built for quick deployment, ideal for wildlife, fast-moving subjects, or casual surveillance during daylight. The unit includes a SanDisk 16 GB micro SD card, SD adapter, and an Anker USB-C PD charger.
Specifications
| Weight | 5.1 oz./145 g with internal battery and micro SD card |
| Close focus | 3.3-15'/1-4.5m |
| Original price | $269.99 |
| Still image capture rate | 10 FPS |
| Video resolution | 1080p/30 |
| Sensor crop factor | 7.2× crop-factor sensor |
| Focal length (actual) | 13.8mm and 55.5mm |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 100mm equivalent and 400mm equivalent |
| Aperture | f/5.6 at 13.8mm, f/6.3 at 55.5mm |
| ISO range (observed) | Auto ISO 100, Auto ISO 125, Auto ISO 2,500 |
| Shutter speed (observed) | 1 / 8,000, 1 / 500, 1 / 200 |
| Zoom control | Push button that swaps among 100, 400 and 800mm settings |
| Digital zoom | 800mm-equivalent 2× digital zoom |
| Image stabilization | 4-axis optical Image Stabilization |
| Shutter type | Silent electronic shutter |
| Viewfinder | Electronic finder with eye sensor to save battery power |
| Microphone | Stereo microphone built in |
| Included accessories | Anker A2634 PowerPort PD Nano USB-C charger, SanDisk 16 GB Micro SD card & SD adapter |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Charging | Charges via USB-C PD (only) |
| Country of manufacture | Made in Japan |
| Support | 100% U.S.A.-based technical support at (800) OK-CANON |
Design
The lens construction takes no filters, and the compact design switches optically between 100mm and 400mm equivalents. The body integrates an electronic viewfinder with an eye sensor that activates only when in use, conserving power.
Reception & Use
The Canon PowerShot ZOOM turns on quickly and is easy to use, making it effective for capturing fast-moving subjects like wildlife or dolphins. It features a sharp, bright electronic finder and is praised for its speed and simplicity, especially for non-photographers. However, performance drops in low light—image quality softens at higher ISOs due to noise reduction, and it's not suited for night or overcast use. Image quality is not comparable to professional cameras or even modern smartphones. It’s not optimized for vertical shots, precise composition is difficult due to high magnification, and rolling shutter may tilt vertical lines during panning. It has been reviewed by Ken Rockwell and DPReview TV, and is described as useful for documenting suspicious activity or neighborhood animals during daylight.
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