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An optical 'zoom' or 'variable focal length' lens is one that has a range of focal lengths at which it can operate. "Digital zoom" is a technology which simulates optical zoom by cropping the image.

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How do manufacturers get to high (83x) zoom levels on hybrid cameras?

These high zoom hybrid cameras are relatively cheap compared to regular DSLR super telephoto lenses, so it does not look like they use the same expensive optical elements at all. … Another thread about P900 artifacts makes me wonder if what they claim to be 83x "optical" zoom includes some electronic processing. …
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