At a glance:

• 20.3MP 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 40x Zoom Lens, 24-960mm (35mm Equiv.)
• 3.0″ 922k-Dot 180° Tilting LCD
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth
• ISO 3200, Up to 5.9 fps Shooting
• Zoom Framing Assist
• Story Highlights and Self Portrait Mode

Canon officially announced the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. Pre-orders are available ($339):

Black version: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon

Silver version: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon

International pre-order links (note: not all sellers may have the item in stock right now)

Canon press release:

Capture High-Quality Memories With the New Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Digital Camera

Latest PowerShot Digital Camera Provides Impressive Image Quality, Zoom Range and Tilting LCD Screen in a Compact Size

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 6, 2017 – Ideal for families on vacation or parents at their kids’ sporting event looking for a convenient, easy-to- carry compact digital camera capable of producing high quality photos and videos at long distances, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, introduced today the new PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera. This new digital camera boasts a 20.3 Megapixel* CMOS imaging sensor and a powerful 40x Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to 24-960mm) in a form factor that easily fits in a pocket, making it an outstanding camera for budding photographers to capture gorgeous imagery no matter where they are.

With new features such as a convenient Self-Portrait and Smooth Skin mode, 3.0-inch LCD screen that rotates up 180 degrees and built-in connectivity capabilities like Wi-Fi®1, NFC2 and Bluetooth®3 technology, it’s now easier and more convenient than ever to use Canon digital cameras to share images and videos on the go, making the PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera a great transitional camera for those looking to use something other or move from a smartphone.

“We live in a very connected world and want to give people the power to zoom in from far away to capture amazing scenes from a distance, while also being able to share those images in real time,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new Canon PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera will help photographers effortlessly capture memories, even from great distances and conveniently share their fun with friends and family.”

As the successor to Canon’s PowerShot SX720 HS digital compact camera, the PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera also features:

• Powerful 40x Optical Zoom with Zoom Framing Assist
• Sleek, Lightweight and Pocket-size Design
• Built-in Wi-Fi®1, NFC2 and Bluetooth®3 technology
• 20.3 Megapixel* CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 3.0-inch Tilt-type (180° up) LCD
• 1080p Full HD Video at 60p
• Self Portrait Mode
• Story Highlights
• Geotag4 & Date Stamp Options

Canon’s PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera is scheduled to be available in June 2017 for an estimated retail price of $399.99**. For more information please visit usa.canon.com

Canon is broadening their investments. Nikkei Asian Review reports:

Canon takes synergy with its new businesses seriously. It has to. Old core businesses such as camera and office equipment have matured, and the company has leaned into mergers and acquisitions in new fields. Canon’s future growth depends largely on how well the company can raise the seeds it has planted, and they have been slow to bear fruit.

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Canon elevated medical operations to core status this month and installed Toshiba Medical President Toshio Takiguchi at the helm. Takiguchi also received swift appointment as a senior managing executive officer at Canon — unusual treatment for the head of an acquired company.

The electronics giant aims to couple its technology in fields such as genetic testing with Toshiba Medical’s product-making experience and sales channels. The parent also seeks to expand into new territory in which Toshiba Medical has worked, including in-vitro diagnostics. Mitarai has gone so far as to say control of Canon’s medical wing could pass to Toshiba Medical if necessary.

Read the report at Nikkei Asian.

Canon press release:

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 4, 2017 – Signifying a continued commitment to corporate social responsibility, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to commemorate 20 years of long-standing collaborations with two of its flagship corporate social responsibility partners – the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Yellowstone Forever — formerly the Yellowstone Park Foundation. Over the last two decades, Canon U.S.A. has worked together with NCMEC to help find missing children and drive awareness about child safety, and with Yellowstone Forever to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship and conservation.