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Digital Cameras With 40X Optical Zoom

Digital cameras with 40x optical zoom help you frame distant subjects more closely without relying on digital enlargement. Browse the selection for a long-zoom camera suited to travel, wildlife, or events, and compare features such as image stabilization, autofocus, and size to find the right fit for how you shoot.

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  1. Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS 20.3-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

    SKU: J7C86SSQCY

    Great product...This camera takes great pictures and is compact and has very nice features....This camera is a great option if you want the Canon g7x due to it has the same functions, very compact

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    A black digital camera featuring 20.3MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, image stabilization, and 4K video recording.
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    Your price for this item is $788.00

  2. Kodak - PIXPRO AZ425-BK - Black

    SKU: J3YLGK75H7

    BEST CAMERA...Best camera for great price i take the cutest photos i love it...Keep up the great work guys...By far the best Best Buy I’ve ever encountered, everyone is very very friendly and very helpful....

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    A versatile black bridge camera featuring a powerful 42x mega zoom for detailed photography.
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    Your price for this item is $229.99
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    The previous price was $259.99

  3. Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS 20.3-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver

    SKU: J7C86SSQJW

    Best cámara … amazing photo easy to use for videos is ok no the best cuality...LOVE this camera! It works amazingly, and the big screen allows for selfies!...Best digital camera!...Best camara

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    A silver digital camera with 20.3MP, 40x optical zoom, image stabilization, 4K video, and wireless connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $739.95

  4. Vivitar - 4K Digital Camera with Enhanced Zoom - Black

    SKU: JXSRHXYCHY

    love--works great for a inexpensive camera---would recomend...love the camera, works amazing! The picture quality is great

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    A black bridge camera offering 64MP photos, 4K video, 70x optical zoom, and versatile shooting modes.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99

  5. Nikon - COOLPIX P1100 - Black

    SKU: J7CVR62VHS

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    A powerful black camera with 125x optical zoom, Dual Detect Optical VR, and 4K Ultra HD video.
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    Your price for this item is $1,146.95
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    The previous price was $1,149.95

  6. Minolta - ProShot MN53Z 16.0 Megapixel Bridge Camera with 53x Optical Zoom Lens - Black

    SKU: J76Z46W6VT

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    A versatile black bridge camera featuring 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, 53x optical zoom, and 1080p video recording.
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    Your price for this item is $289.99

  7. Minolta - ProShot MN40Z 20.0 Megapixel Bridge Camera with 40x Optical Zoom Lens - Black

    SKU: J76Z46WQ9K

    Occasional photographer Love this camera...of pictures but wanted a camera to take good pictures at family gatherings and this camera has been great...for sucha use, Using te scene options we were able...

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    A black bridge camera offering 20MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, image stabilization, and wireless connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $299.99
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    The previous price was $329.99

  8. Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera (Silver) - 2956C001

    SKU: JXJ786GX6F

    Product Description

    A silver point-and-shoot camera with 20.3MP CMOS sensor, 40x optical zoom, 4K video, and Wi-Fi.
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    Your price for this item is $772.00
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    The previous price was $859.95

  9. Bundle - Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS Camera with 32GB Card + ZeeTech Advanced - Black

    SKU: JXGJZSH9L8

    Great!...It takes really good pictures and I love how easy it is to get the photos off of the camera.

    Product Description

    A compact black camera bundle featuring 20.3MP sensor, 40x optical zoom, 4K video, and travel accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $829.99
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    The previous price was $969.99

  10. Bundle - Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS Camera with 32GB Card + ZeeTech Advanced - Silver

    SKU: JXGJZSH9LF

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    A compact silver camera bundle featuring 20.3MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, 4K video, and essential accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $789.99
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    The previous price was $884.99

  11. Bundle - Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera Black (2955C001) Travel Zoom

    SKU: J3R856VXCK

    Love it compact and takes amazing pictures and the transfer features are awesome

    Product Description

    A compact black camera offering 40x optical zoom, 20.3MP CMOS sensor, 4K video, and wireless connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
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    The previous price was $999.95

  12. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO AZ425 20MP Digital Vlogging Camera +64GB Memory Card + More (Black) - Black Advanced

    SKU: J7QPQZH3XT

    Product Description

    A versatile black digital camera bundle featuring 20MP sensor, 42x optical zoom, HD video, and vlogging accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $333.95

  13. Kodak - PIXPRO AZ425 Astro Zoom 20MP Full HD Digital Camera - Red

    SKU: J3YLGK75HT

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    A red digital camera with 20MP CMOS sensor, 42x optical zoom, image stabilization, and Full HD video.
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    Your price for this item is $229.99
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    The previous price was $259.99

  14. Minolta - Pro Shot 20 Mega Pixel HD Digital Camera with 67x Optical Zoom, Full 1080p HD Video & 16GB SD Card - Purple

    SKU: J76Z46W63S

    Product Description

    A vibrant purple camera offering 20MP photos, 67x optical zoom, Full HD video, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $327.99

  15. Kodak - PIXPRO AZ405 20.7 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black

    SKU: J3YLGK75QX

    Product Description

    A black compact camera featuring 20.7MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, and optical image stabilization.
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    Your price for this item is $240.99
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    The previous price was $249.00

  16. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO Astro Zoom 20MP Digital Camera 40X Optical Zoom w/ 32GB Memory Card Kit

    SKU: JJG3SJ2XZ3

    Product Description

    A versatile black digital camera kit featuring 20MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, and a 32GB SD card.
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    Your price for this item is $294.99
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    The previous price was $369.99

  17. Bundle - Canon - PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera Silver 40x Zoom 4K Travel

    SKU: J39TWTQZLR

    Product Description

    A sleek silver camera bundle offering 20.3MP photos, 40x optical zoom, 4K video, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
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    Your price for this item is $849.99
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    The previous price was $999.95

  18. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO AZ405 Digital Camera (Black) (AZ405BK) + 128GB Card + Bag + Cloth - Black Pro

    SKU: JJGYT42GFV

    Product Description

    A versatile black digital camera bundle featuring 20MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, HD video, and accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $289.95

  19. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO AZ405 Digital Camera (White) (AZ405WH) + 32GB Card + Bag + Cloth - White Starter

    SKU: JJGYT42GV8

    Product Description

    A versatile white digital camera with 20MP sensor, 40x optical zoom, HD video, and included accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $263.95

  20. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO AZ405 Digital Camera (White) (AZ405WH) + 64GB Card + Bag + Cloth - White Advanced

    SKU: JJGYT42GVF

    Product Description

    A versatile white digital camera with 20MP sensor, 40x optical zoom, HD video, and included accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $267.95

  21. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO AZ425 Digital Camera (Red) (AZ425RD) + 128GB Card + Bag + Cloth - Red Pro

    SKU: JJGYT42LXX

    Product Description

    A versatile red digital camera with 20MP sensor, 42x optical zoom, 128GB card, bag, and cloth.
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    Your price for this item is $309.95

  22. Bundle - Kodak - PIXPRO AZ425 Digital Camera (White) (AZ425WH) + 32GB Card + Bag + Cloth - White Starter

    SKU: JJGYT42LXS

    Product Description

    A versatile white digital camera with 20MP sensor, 42x optical zoom, 32GB card, bag, and cloth.
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    Your price for this item is $274.95

  23. Bundle - Minolta - 20 Mega Pixels 40x Optical Zoom Digital Camera, 1080p FHD Video, Silver - Silver

    SKU: J7QPQZ69Z9

    Product Description

    A silver digital camera featuring 20MP resolution, 40x optical zoom, 1080p video, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $350.95

  24. Bundle - Kodak - Pixpro AZ405 Digital Camera in White (AZ405WH) with Accessories - White Starter

    SKU: J7QPQZHXLY

    Product Description

    A versatile white digital camera bundle featuring 40x optical zoom, 20MP CCD sensor, and HD video recording.
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    Your price for this item is $279.95
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Digital cameras with 40x optical zoom offer the flexibility to capture sweeping landscapes, candid portraits, and distant subjects without changing lenses. A 40x optical zoom lens has a maximum focal length 40 times its minimum focal length, giving photographers a broad range of framing options in a single camera. Unlike digital zoom, which crops and enlarges an image, optical zoom uses the lens to bring distant subjects closer in the frame without relying on digital enlargement. This makes a 40x zoom digital camera a versatile choice for travel photography, wildlife observation, outdoor sporting events, and family vacations. As you compare cameras, check the 35mm-equivalent focal length range to understand how wide the lens can go and how much telephoto reach it provides. Two cameras with the same 40x zoom ratio can have different focal length ranges, so the zoom number alone does not tell you exactly how much of a scene each camera can capture. Choosing the best digital camera with 40x optical zoom for your needs also means considering image stabilization, autofocus performance, sensor size, and ease of use. Optical image stabilization can help reduce blur caused by camera shake, especially at longer focal lengths, although a faster shutter speed is still important for capturing moving subjects. A steady stance, a supportive surface, or a compatible tripod can make it easier to compose detailed telephoto photos, particularly in lower light. Look for a viewfinder if you prefer a stable, eye-level shooting position, and consider an adjustable LCD screen for framing pictures from high or low angles. Depending on the model, features such as manual exposure controls, burst shooting, Wi-Fi connectivity, and video recording can add versatility to a compact superzoom camera or bridge camera. Check each camera’s specifications for battery life, dimensions, memory card compatibility, and available shooting modes to find a 40x optical zoom camera that fits your photography goals and is comfortable to carry.

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A 40x optical zoom lens has a maximum focal length 40 times its minimum focal length. For example, a lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 24–960mm has 40x optical zoom. The zoom ratio describes the lens’s focal-length range, not a fixed level of magnification compared with human vision.

Optical zoom changes the lens’s focal length by moving lens elements. Digital zoom crops and enlarges the captured image through electronic processing. When reading digital camera specifications, look for separate listings for optical zoom and digital zoom.

Depending on the model, shooting modes may include automatic, scene, program, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual. Automatic and scene modes select many settings for you, while manual and priority modes let you control exposure settings such as shutter speed or aperture.

JPEG is a common photo format, and some models also support RAW capture. JPEG files are processed in the camera, while RAW files retain image data for processing in compatible editing software. Video formats vary by model and may include MP4.

Common transfer methods include connecting the camera to a computer with a compatible USB cable or inserting its memory card into a card reader. Some models also offer Wi-Fi transfers through a compatible smartphone app. Available connections and app requirements vary by camera.

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