Mar 1, 2010 · A DSLR has a much larger sensor, so to make big zoom, the lens has to be larger, heavier and more expensive. Thus, if the better value for money for an 18x zoom is to get a bridge cam where the whole thing is not difficult or expensive to make.

Mar 20, 2017 · How Does the "8x" Zoom on My Point-and-Shoot Compare to My DSLR? Your camera may boast "8x zoom", but most DSLRs do not advertise values like these. So how do …

Jul 4, 2011 · An 18-55mm and a 70-200mm are both about "3x zoom", but a very different range. On the other hand, the zoom ratio does give you an idea of how much focal length flexibility the lens has, and usually higher numbers are a clue that there will be more compromise on image quality (and/or price, size, and weight).

You will need a great deal of optical zoom, at least 10x. If you’re taking single subject pictures without much interest in the surroundings, then a narrow perspective camera with 10x or 15x optical zoom is excellent in getting the right kind of detail, like the lion’s eyes or the eagle’s beak.

Oct 21, 2022 · There are no physical zoom lenses on the cameras. The software is “blowing up” the video or bringing it to your view closer. On your recordings, you can zoom in again by spreading your fingers apart on the video to blow up the video again to replicate moving the screen closer to your eyes.

Nov 18, 2022 · If you are intending to photograph or film wildlife or sports, then go for at least 10x optical zoom, but even up to 50x optical zoom would be ideal. If you are photographing your family or landscapes, then you can often get away with …

Sep 21, 2022 · "8x zoom" just means that the highest focal length possible with that lens is 8 times the lowest one. It doesn't say anything about what those focal lengths are.

Simply input the distance from the camera lens to get precise measurements for wide and narrow FOV, as well as width and height in both views.

Jan 28, 2004 · 8x optical zoom: The 8x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens (f/2.8 - 4.2) offers a focal range of 8.9 - 71.2mm (equivalent to 35 - 280mm in 35mm [135] format). The lens incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that minimize chromatic aberration for sharp, clear images.

Nov 17, 2014 · The Sony Cyber-shot W830 is a mid-range point-and-shoot compact with an 8x optical zoom and 20.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Introduced into the Cyber-shot range at the beginning of 2014, the W830 has a 2.7 inch screen and can shoot 720p HD video.