Canon PowerShot Zoom lets you appreciate nature up close

When was the last time you bought a compact camera? Canon knows it's been a while since you even considered getting one, so it's trying a new approach with its latest device. The new PowerShot Zoom is described as a "compact telephoto monocular" that looks more like a golf rangefinder than a camera or camcorder. Aside from being a camera, Canon describes it as a viewer for "hiking, birdwatching, and nature gazing."

It has a compact form factor, so don't expect it to have top-of-the-line specs. It can take 12-megapixel photos and record 1080p video with a 100-3200 ISO range saved to a microSD card. It has a relatively small 1/3-inch sensor with an f/5.6-6.3 lens, supporting 100mm or 400mm focal lengths and a digital zoom of up to 800mm. 

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