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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS: 8-Year-Old Compact Camera Still Tops Japan
Japan's No.1 compact camera for 8 years: Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite holds 40x zoom, second-hand prices exceed retail
In brief
Japan's No.1 compact camera for 8 years: Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite holds 40x zoom, second-hand prices exceed retail The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite, launched in 2018, remains Japan's top-selling compact camera with second-hand prices higher than its original $549.99 cost Originally reported by Digital Camera…
Japan's No.1 compact camera
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite has been Japan's top-selling compact camera for 8 years since its 2018 launch
8-year-old tech still popular
Despite minor updates, the PowerShot SX740 HS Lite remains a cult favorite with second-hand prices exceeding its original $549.99 retail cost
40x zoom capability
The camera features a 40x optical zoom, making it one of the most versatile pocket cameras available
Yodobashi sales data
Yodobashi's latest sales data shows the PowerShot SX740 HS Lite as Japan's top-selling compact camera in August 2024
Market extremes
The market features two extremes: affordable models like the Kodak Pixpro C1 at $99.99 and premium models like the Leica Q3 43 at $7,950
Waterproof model
The OM System Tough TG-7, a waterproof and temperature-resistant compact camera, ranks ninth in Yodobashi's Top 10
Here's the gist
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite, launched in 2018, remains Japan's top-selling compact camera with second-hand prices higher than its original $549.99 cost
