The new Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a compact point-and-shoot camera with ultra optical zoom of 30x . It is a 12.1MP camera sporting Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor with Canon HS SYSTEM for better low-light performance . With its 35x zoom , nothing is out of reach from you . There is a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD display at the back . It is the successor of the Canon powershot SX30 IS .