10 Best Optical Zoom Cameras 2024

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Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 42X – ⭐ Best Overall Optical Zoom Camera

AZ421 Black by KODAK

  • Release date: 10/01/2014
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 0.98 pounds
  • Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.4 x 3.2 inches
  • Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty
Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 42X
  • Powerful 16. 1-Megapixel CCD sensor gives you room to enlarge, zoom and crop to your heart's content without losing out on life-like clarity or quality.
  • 42x optical zoom and a 24mm wide angle lens Moves you closer to the subject and fit more into every frame; 1080P
  • Face/Cat/dog detection detects facial features and enhances it for true subject highlighting, even your four-legged Cat and dog friends. Blink/smile detection helps you to capture the perfect moment.
  • Face Beautifier mode and loads of built-in touch-up features allow you to reduces facial flaws, enhance skin tone and the eyes of your portrait subjects instantly.
  • Use the Panorama mode to create a seamless panoramic picture to 180-degree easily by panning the camera across your subject. Continuous shooting
  • The az421 takes a standard SD/SDHC memory card that is at least Class 4 and no larger than 32GB
  • The az421 is not compatible with Micro SD, micro/adapter, Ultra, Ultra plus, Extreme, extreme Plus, Extreme Pro, or SDXC cards
  • Video capture resolution: HD 720p
  • Viewfinder type: fixed LCD

Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 4K Digital Camera – 👑 Premium Pick

DC-FZ80K by Panasonic

  • Release date: 03/30/2017
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 1.36 pounds
  • Dimensions: 4.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 inches
  • Warranty: Manufacturer
Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 4K Digital Camera
  • Point and Shoot Long Zoom Camera: 18.1 megapixel MOS sensor plus 60X zooms DC Vario lens (20 1220 millimeter and Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) captures far off moments
  • High Resolution View Finder & LCD Display: High resolution 1,170K dot view finder and rear touch enabled 3 inch LCD Display (1040 dots) are clear even in bright sunlight.Lens:14 elements in 12 groups
  • 4K video Capture: 4K QFHD video recording (3840 x 2160) with three unique 4K ultra HD video pause and save 4K photo modes extracts individual high resolution Photos from 4K ultra HD video filmed at 30 frames per second to capture split second moments
  • Low Light Performance: Low light capture lets you enjoy photography during your nightlife again with impressive results; Note: Refer to user manual PDF attached below in technical specification for trouble shooting steps are on page 54
  • USB Charging and Wi-Fi Connectivity: Enjoy travel ready technologies like USB charging and Wi Fi connectivity to your mobile device; HDMI D (Micro), Micro USB and USB 2.0 provide additional connectivity to your favorite devices; Max resolution: 4896 x 3672

Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 40X

AZ401BK by KODAK

  • Release date: 01/10/2017
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 1 pounds
  • Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.5 x 3.2 inches
  • Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty
Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 40X
  • You’ll get well defined, detailed images thanks to the AZ401’s 16 million pixels. That’s ample resolution to crop, zoom, or enlarge your photos however the photographer in you desires.
  • With a 24mm wide angle lens, there’s no sacrificing what you want in the frame. So go ahead and let your camera see what you see - The sky’s the limit!
  • The optical image stabilization will iron out any small movements as you’re focused on getting your shot, so you never have to be afraid to go for what you want.
  • Whether you’re in the moment, or modifying your work at a later time, the bright, 3” LCD screen ensures that you end up with just what you’re looking for.
  • Capture everything in your peripherals with the 180 Degree Panorama feature
  • The az401 takes a standard SD/SDHC memory card that is at least Class 4 and no larger than 32GB
  • The az401 is not compatible with Micro SD, micro/adapter, Ultra, Ultra plus, Extreme, extreme Plus, Extreme Pro, or SDXC cards

Canon PowerShot SX420 Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom

1068C001 by Canon

  • Release date: 02/22/2016
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 0.72 pounds
  • Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.1 x 2.7 inches
  • Warranty: 1 Year
Canon PowerShot SX420 Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom
  • Powerful 42x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer for outstanding optical performance
  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 1:1. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos.
  • 20.0 Megapixel sensor with DIGIC 4+ Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality and approx number of shots recordable to 16 GB memory card
  • 3.0-inch LCD with a wide viewing angle allows clear display as well as easy operation and sharing. LCD Pixels : Approx. 230,000 dots.Operating Environment:0 - 40 °C, 10 - 90% humidity
  • Capture 720p HD video with clear sound. Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.11 x 2.72 x 3.35 in. / 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on predefined shooting situations

Canon PowerShot SX540 Digital Camera w/ 50x Optical Zoom

1067C001 by Canon

  • Release date: 03/21/2016
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 0.98 pounds
  • Dimensions: 1.9 x 4.7 x 3.2 inches
Canon PowerShot SX540 Digital Camera w/ 50x Optical Zoom
  • Powerful 50x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer for outstanding optical performance
  • 20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality even in low light
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos. Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
  • Capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video at 60p with stereo sound
  • Zoom framing assist now features a lock button option for quick and accurate subject recognition
  • Large 3.0-inch LCD (approx. 461,000 dots) allows easy viewing even from a wide angle
  • Hybrid auto lets you record up to four seconds of video before each image you capture, then automatically combines each clip and still into a quick video recap of the day
  • Story highlights enables the camera to automatically compile images and videos from a certain day or event into a mini highlight reel with music and effects

Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 5X – 💲 Best Budget Optical Zoom Camera

FZ53-BK by KODAK

  • Release date: 12/01/2018
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 0.23 pounds
  • Dimensions: 0.9 x 3.6 x 2.2 inches
Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 5X
  • 5x optical zoom
  • 28mm wide angle
  • 16 megapixels
  • 2.7" Lcd screen
  • 720P HD video

Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252-WH 16MP Digital Camera with 25X

AZ252WH by KODAK

  • Release date: 01/10/2017
  • Color: White
  • Weight: 0.8 pounds
  • Dimensions: 2.7 x 4.5 x 3.1 inches
  • Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty
Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252-WH 16MP Digital Camera with 25X
  • Nobody like to hold a pose and with 720P HD video they don’t have to. Capture all the action with a one-touch record button
  • You can capture the action without having to get in on the action. For adventures, life events, You name it - 25x optical zoom lets you get nice and close
  • 16 megapixels lets you capture lifelike clarity in your images - without losing quality as you alter them later on. Crop, zoom, go nuts!
  • At 24mm, the lens is wide open and so are the possibilities. Need to get the entire, breathtaking landscape? Check! And you can forget about having to tell everyone to “squeeze in!”
  • When you’re all shook up, we’ve got your back. Let our optical image stabilization smooth out the bumps in the road so your photos are still great. Every time.
  • The az252 takes a standard SD/SDHC memory card that is at least Class 4 and no larger than 32GB
  • The az252 is not compatible with Micro SD, micro/adapter, Ultra, Ultra plus, Extreme, extreme Plus, Extreme Pro, or SDXC cards

Hiseeu Outdoor Wireless Security Camera 3MP Pan Tilt Zoom Camera

by Hiseeu

Hiseeu Outdoor Wireless Security Camera 3MP Pan Tilt Zoom Camera
  • Pan Tilt Control And 5X Optical Zoom: Hiseeu wireless pan tilt camera is equipped with 320 ° horizontal rotation, 90 ° vertical rotation and 5x optical zoom, which can be remotely controlled by mobile phone without blind spot. Optical zoom technology makes the image still visible at 12x zoom and finds more details around it.
  • 3MP Ultra HD And Color Night Vison: The 3MP( 2304*1296) resolution camera provide super HD image, monitor your property and protect your family, The outdoor camera is with 2 bright built-in floodlights, even in extremely dark environments, it can display very clear images, extending your night vision by at least 65 feet.
  • Smart Detection, Sound&Light Alarm:Wireless PTZ camera supports sound and light alarm. You can set the detection sensitivity (medium, high, low) according to the environment to reduce false alarms. When an intruder is detected, the camera will immediately push the alarm message to the mobile phone, and record everything within the detection range, so that you can clearly understand what happened at that time.
  • Two Way Audio&IP66 Waterproof: Built-in microphone and speaker,outdoor security camera supports real-time remote viewing and communication with family anytime and anywhere, which is convenient and fast. When you receive an alarm, you can scare off the intruder through two-way audio. Waterproof, cold resistant and pit hot, make the camera use longer. The best choice for outdoor monitoring.
  • Encrypted Local & Cloud Storage: Built in SD card slot supports up to 128G Micro SD card. (No SD card included). Hiseeu security cameras also support encrypted secure cloud storage, protects recordings against any footage loss that could result from damage such as theft of the camera.

4K UHD USB Camera with Zoom

SV-USB4KHDR01-MFV 5-50 by SVPRO

  • Color: 5mm-50mm Optical Zoom Lens
4K UHD USB Camera with Zoom
  • 【5-50mm Zoom Lens】: CS Mount high quality 10X optical zoom lens, manually adjustable focal length for wide use, you can easily focus in close or make long distance shots. UHD USB camera are widely use for machine vision, electric microscope, medical machine, VR camera, studio shooting and regular home and commercial using
  • 【Sony IMX317 Image Sensor】 With advanced Sony IMX317 image sensor, this 4K USB camera can provide crystal clean images. Special designed for professional video production, surveillance system manufacturing, industrial vision. To enjoy the 4K UHD image or video of this camera, please make sure your software and display screen support 4K (some software or screens only support max 1080P or 720P)
  • 【4K Ultra HD USB Mini Camera】: High resolution webcam 3840x2160@ 30fps MJPEG/ 2592x1944@ 30fps MJPEG 2048x1536@ 30fps MJPEG /1600x1200@ 30fps MJPEG. Fast transmission available for 2 image format MJPEG and YUY2. Perfect for high level video system for personal or industrial. Aluminum case mini camera with standard 1/4" screw hole for tripod mount, easily for desktop and laptop
  • 【UVC Camera with IR-Cut Filter】4K ultra HD usb with camera with max resolution 3840x2160, high definition and low color reproduction deviation, built-in with IR-cut filter@650nm provides HD picture and video capture with real ture color, keep the purity and high color saturation of images
  • 【Wide Compatiable with Most Systems】Drive free easy set up USB web camera with 3 meters long USB 2.0 cable, just need to plug the usb port of the camera into computer and running the video software to make video display and recording. Compatiable with Windows XP/ Vista /Win7/Win8, Linux with UVC (above linux -2.6.26) , MAC-OSX 10.4.8 or later, Android 4.0 or above with UVC

SoulLife 5MP Security Camera Outdoor

by SoulLife

  • Color: Black
SoulLife 5MP Security Camera Outdoor
  • 【5 Megapixel & 20X Optical Zoom】5.0 megapixel HD outdoor security camera, maximum resolution 2560x1920. This wireless PTZ security camera equipped with 4.7-94mm 20X optical zoom autofocus lens, delivers more details than other IP cameras, offers ultra HD visual experience
  • 【328Ft Night Vision & IP66 Waterproof】This PTZ camera outdoor built-in 6pcs array infrared LEDs, support up to 328ft(100m) night vision distance, see more details of far-away objects. Waterproof level IP66, allows you to use it for outdoor even under rain, snow and other harsh weather, suitable for -20℃~+60℃(-4℉~+140℉) environment
  • 【Two-Way Audio & Motion Detection】The cameras for home security built-in MIC and SPEAKER, allows you to have a real-time conversation. AI motion detection sensor captures all human movements, keeps you be notified with push alerts on your mobile device when motion is detected. You can set 4 independent detection region (1-100 sensitivity can be set)
  • 【Smart Automatic Cruise & ONVIF Compatible】This wireless outdoor security camera support 8 preset points. pan 355 degrees and tilt up to 90 degrees, cruise around the house with your customized pathway. Support onvif protocol, compatible with 3rd party software : iSpy, Milestone, Digi fort and Blue Iris to watch the video. Can't work with MAC Book
  • 【Life Time Tech Support & 1 Year Warranty】This wifi home security camera is made from the highest quality materials. We offer 24h customer service and 1-year warranty. Your satisfaction is our top priority, if there are any issues, pls feel free to contact us. The BEST AFTER-SALE SERVICE is ready for you

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