The Cyber-shot HX50V Digital Camera from Sonyis a compact camera with a 20.4MP BSI Exmor R CMOS Sensor and apowerful 30x optical zoom lens. In combination with the BIONZ image processor,the 20.4MP CMOS sensor provides sharp imaging and fast autofocus speeds. TheSony G 30x optical zoom lens has a 35mm format focal length equivalency of24-720mm which means its powerful zoom covers a full range of shootingsituations from true wide angle to ultra-telephoto. In addition, the BIONZ imageprocessor creates Clear Image Digital Zoom which allows you to double theoptical zoom range for extreme close-ups and distant image capture.