20 Best Optical Zoom Digital Cameras [2024]

Are you looking for the best optical zoom digital cameras? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling optical zoom digital cameras.

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1 Nikon COOLPIX B500 16MP 40x Optical Zoom Digital Camera 32GB Bundle Includes Camera, Bag, 32GB... Nikon COOLPIX B500 16MP 40x Optical Zoom Digital Camera 32GB Bundle Includes Camera, Bag, 32GB...
2 Kodak PIXPRO FZ43 16.15MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom + SanDisk 16GB Ultra SDHC 80MB/s... Kodak PIXPRO FZ43 16.15MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom + SanDisk 16GB Ultra SDHC 80MB/s...
3 Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-VX981K, 20X Optical Zoom, 1/2.3-Inch BSI Sensor, HDR... Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-VX981K, 20X Optical Zoom, 1/2.3-Inch BSI Sensor,...
4 Canon PowerShot SX420 is 20MP 42x Optical Zoom Digital Camera Black + NB-11L Spare Batteries +... Canon PowerShot SX420 is 20MP 42x Optical Zoom Digital Camera Black + NB-11L Spare Batteries +...
5 Nikon 26528B COOLPIX B600 16MP 60x Optical Zoom Digital Camera w/Built-in Wi-Fi - Black - (Renewed) Nikon 26528B COOLPIX B600 16MP 60x Optical Zoom Digital Camera w/Built-in Wi-Fi - Black - (Renewed)
6 Minolta 20 Mega Pixels High Wi-Fi Digital Camera with 35x Optical Zoom, 1080p HD Video & 3' LCD,... Minolta 20 Mega Pixels High Wi-Fi Digital Camera with 35x Optical Zoom, 1080p HD Video & 3" LCD,...
7 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ652-BK 20MP Digital Camera with 65X Optical Zoom and 3' LCD (Black) Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ652-BK 20MP Digital Camera with 65X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black)
8 Canon PowerShot SX420 Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black) Canon PowerShot SX420 Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black)
9 Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ43 16 MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom and 2.7 LCD Screen (Black)... Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ43 16 MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom and 2.7 LCD Screen...
10 Minolta Pro Shot 20 Mega Pixel HD Digital Camera with 67X Optical Zoom, Full 1080P HD Video & 16GB... Minolta Pro Shot 20 Mega Pixel HD Digital Camera with 67X Optical Zoom, Full 1080P HD Video &...
11 Canon Powershot SX70 20.3MP Digital Camera 65x Optical Zoom Lens 4K Video 3-inch LCD Tilt Screen... Canon Powershot SX70 20.3MP Digital Camera 65x Optical Zoom Lens 4K Video 3-inch LCD Tilt Screen...
12 Samsung GC200 Galaxy Camera 2-16.3 Megapixel CMOS, 21x Optical Zoom, Android 4.3, WiFi and 4.8-inch... Samsung GC200 Galaxy Camera 2-16.3 Megapixel CMOS, 21x Optical Zoom, Android 4.3, WiFi and...
13 Canon Powershot SX530 HS 16MP Wi-Fi Super-Zoom Digital Camera 50x Optical Zoom Ultimate Bundle... Canon Powershot SX530 HS 16MP Wi-Fi Super-Zoom Digital Camera 50x Optical Zoom Ultimate Bundle...
14 Sony a7 III Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera Optical with 3-Inch LCD with... Sony a7 III Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera Optical with 3-Inch LCD with...
15 PowerShot G7 X Mark II 20.1MP 4.2X Optical Zoom Digital Camera + Expo Premium Accessories Bundle -... PowerShot G7 X Mark II 20.1MP 4.2X Optical Zoom Digital Camera + Expo Premium Accessories Bundle...
16 Kodak AZ252-BK PIXPRO Astro Zoom 16MP Digital Camera 25x Optical Zoom 3 inch LCD Black Bundle with... Kodak AZ252-BK PIXPRO Astro Zoom 16MP Digital Camera 25x Optical Zoom 3 inch LCD Black Bundle...
17 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS 20.3 MP Wi-Fi Digital Camera with 40x Optical Zoom & HD 1080p Video (Red)... Canon PowerShot SX720 HS 20.3 MP Wi-Fi Digital Camera with 40x Optical Zoom & HD 1080p Video...
18 Sony W800/B DSC-W800/B DSCW800B 20 MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom (Black) Bundle with 64GB SDHC... Sony W800/B DSC-W800/B DSCW800B 20 MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom (Black) Bundle with 64GB...
19 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Digital Camera w/ 50x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black), 1 -... Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Digital Camera w/ 50x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black), 1 -...
20 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ901-BK 20MP Digital Camera, 90X Optical Zoom, 3' LCD Black Bundle with... Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ901-BK 20MP Digital Camera, 90X Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Black Bundle with...
SaleBestseller No. 1
Nikon COOLPIX B500 16MP 40x Optical Zoom Digital Camera 32GB Bundle Includes Camera, Bag, 32GB...
  • Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera
  • Compact Deluxe Gadget Bag, 32GB SDHC High Speed Memory Card
  • AA Charger (100-240v) w/ 4 2950mah AA Batteries, 60" Full Size Photo / Video Tripod
  • HDMI to Micro-HDMI Gold Audio/Video Cable (6 ft/1.8m), Card Reader, Screen Protectors
  • 3 Piece Cleaning Kit, Memory Card Wallet, Beach Camera Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Bestseller No. 2
Kodak PIXPRO FZ43 16.15MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom + SanDisk 16GB Ultra SDHC 80MB/s...
  • UNIQUE BUNDLE: This exclusive bundle is just what you need to get sharp and high quality images and videos in every setting. Its easy to use features...
  • CAMERA FEATURES: 16.15MP 1/2.3" CCD Sensor - 4x Optical Zoom Lens - 27-108mm (35mm Equivalent) - 2.7" 230k-Dot LCD Monitor - Digital image...
  • BUNDLED ITEMS: SanDisk 16GB Ultra UHS-I SDHC 80 MB/s Memory Card (Class 10) - Black Point & Shoot Case - Hand-held Monopod - Memory Card Hard case -...
Bestseller No. 3
Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-VX981K, 20X Optical Zoom, 1/2.3-Inch BSI Sensor, HDR...
  • Get in Close and Detail: 18.91 Megapixel MOS sensor plus 20x Zoom LEICA Decomar Lens (4.08-81.6 millimeter), plus 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. (Optical Image...
  • 1/2.3-Inch BSI Sensor: The Back Side Illumination Sensor has a large effective area with 8.29M effective pixels, suppressing noise even when shooting...
  • 4K Recording and In-Camera Editing: Ultra-sharp 4K Ultra HD recording, plus in-camera editing for 1080p displays; Total Pixels 18.91 megapixels, still...
  • HDR Movie Feature: Exclusive high-dynamic range feature suppresses blown highlights and blocked shadows for crisper and clearer videos
  • Wireless Twin Camera: Wirelessly connect your smartphone's video camera as a sub-camera for a picture-in-picture video effect.Recording Format:JPEG...
Bestseller No. 4
Canon PowerShot SX420 is 20MP 42x Optical Zoom Digital Camera Black + NB-11L Spare Batteries +...
  • Canon PowerShot SX420 IS 20MP 42x Optical Zoom Digital Camera + Wi-Fi (Black)
  • 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
  • Kit includes: Canon PowerShot SX420, 64GB Memory Card, Wrist Strap, Extra replacement Battery NB-11L, Replacement Charger, Cleaning Pen, Cleaning...
  • 30 Day Satisfaction gurenteed
Bestseller No. 5
Nikon 26528B COOLPIX B600 16MP 60x Optical Zoom Digital Camera w/Built-in Wi-Fi - Black - (Renewed)
  • This Certified Refurbished product is refurbished to factory specifications, it shows limited or no wear
  • Includes all original accessories plus a 90 Day Warranty
  • Nikon COOLPIX B600 16MP 60x Optical Zoom Digital Camera w/ Built-in Wi-Fi - Black
  • 60x optical zoom/120x Dynamic Fine Zoom | Built-in Wi-Fi | Shoot from creative angles with the tilting 3.0-inch 921,000-dot LCD | Simple, convenient...
  • INCLUDED IN THE BOX: COOLPIX B600 (Black)| EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EH73P Charging AC Adapter | UC-E21 USB Cable |AN-CP21 Strap | LCCP29...
Bestseller No. 6
Minolta 20 Mega Pixels High Wi-Fi Digital Camera with 35x Optical Zoom, 1080p HD Video & 3" LCD,...
  • 20 Mega Pixels Still Image Resolution With 1080P Hd Video Resolution
  • 35X Optical Zoom With Optical Image Stabilization; 8Gb Sd Card Included
  • Wifi & Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Large 3.0 Inch Lcd Screen
SaleBestseller No. 7
Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ652-BK 20MP Digital Camera with 65X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black)
  • Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ652-BK 20MP Digital Camera with 65X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black)
  • Package Dimensions: 7.56 L x 4.56 H x 6.85 W (inches)
  • Package Weight : 2.19 pounds
  • Country of Origin : China
SaleBestseller No. 8
Canon PowerShot SX420 Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black)
  • 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 plus Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality and approx number of shots recordable to 16 GB memory...
  • 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...
  • Capture 720p HD video with clear sound. Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.11 x 2.72 x 3.35 inch/ 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm
Bestseller No. 9
Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ43 16 MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom and 2.7 LCD Screen (Black)...
  • UNIQUE BUNDLE: This exclusive bundle is just what you need to get sharp and high quality images and videos in every setting. Its easy to use features...
  • CAMERA FEATURES: 16.15MP 1/2.3" CCD Sensor - 4x Optical Zoom Lens - 27-108mm (35mm Equivalent) - 2.7" 230k-Dot LCD Monitor - Digital image...
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Black Point & Shoot Case + Transcend 32GB UHS-I U1 SD Memory Card + Hi-Speed SD USB Card Reader + Tri-fold Memory Card Wallet + LCD...
SaleBestseller No. 10
Minolta Pro Shot 20 Mega Pixel HD Digital Camera with 67X Optical Zoom, Full 1080P HD Video & 16GB...
  • Captures Sharp Images And Full Hd (1080P) Video
  • 20-Megapixel Cmos Sensor And 67X Optical Zoom
  • 3" Lcd Display
  • Has 14 Scene Modes, Face Detection, Smile Detection, Blink Detection, Photo Touch-Up, Continuous Shooting Mode, 360° Panorama Shooting And Built-In...
Bestseller No. 11
Canon Powershot SX70 20.3MP Digital Camera 65x Optical Zoom Lens 4K Video 3-inch LCD Tilt Screen...
  • Powerful 65x optical zoom
  • 203 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 image processor
  • 4K video and 4K time-lapse movie
  • 039-Type Approx 236-million dot, OLED EVF
  • Use the EOS Utility Webcam Beta Software (Mac and Windows) to turn your compatible Canon camera into a high-quality webcam
Bestseller No. 12
Samsung GC200 Galaxy Camera 2-16.3 Megapixel CMOS, 21x Optical Zoom, Android 4.3, WiFi and 4.8-inch...
  • SMART Features: Social Media Upload, E-mail, Photo beam, Direct Link, Mobile Link, PC Auto-backup, Remote Viewfinder, All Share
  • 16.3 Megapixel 1/2.3" BSI CMOS, 21x Optical Zoom for great shots up front or from a distance
  • 4.8-inch HD Super Clear Display - Huge screen for crisp and clear previews and playback
  • Wi-Fi enabled with Android 4.3 (Jellybean), 1080p HD Video Recording Capable
SaleBestseller No. 13
Canon Powershot SX530 HS 16MP Wi-Fi Super-Zoom Digital Camera 50x Optical Zoom Ultimate Bundle...
  • Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 16MP 50x Opt Zoom 1080p Full HD Digital Camera (Black)
  • Includes 32GB High-Speed SDXC Memory Card, Deluxe Camera Bag, Extra Battery
  • High-Speed USB Card Reader, Memory Card Wallet, mini-HDMI to HDMI A/V Cable
  • Digital Camera LCD Screen Protectors,Inspire Digital Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, and 3pcs, Cleaning Kit
Bestseller No. 14
Sony a7 III Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera Optical with 3-Inch LCD with...
  • Advanced 24.2MP BSI Full-frame Image Sensor w/ 1.8X readout speed Advanced 24.2MP Back-Illuminated 35mm Full-frame Image Sensor Sony test conditions....
  • 15-stop dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW, ISO 50 to 204,800
  • Designed to achieve 50 Line pairs/mm resolving power
  • Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements w/ high surface precision
Bestseller No. 15
PowerShot G7 X Mark II 20.1MP 4.2X Optical Zoom Digital Camera + Expo Premium Accessories Bundle -...
  • Bundle Includes : CANON POWERSHOT G7 X MARK II DIGITAL CAMERA ( Battery & Charger Included In Camera Box ) + 64GB SD Card + SD Card Reader + Wrist...
  • 1.0-inch, 20.1 Megapixel* CMOS sensor with Canon's new DIGIC 7 Image Processor helps deliver exceptional image quality even in low light
  • Features a bright f/1.8 (W) - f/2.8 (T), 4.2x (24-100mm), 9-blade iris diaphragm andBattery IS-equipped lens.
  • Capture impressively high resolution images with high-speed continuous shooting up to 8 fps in both RAW mode / JPEG mode.
  • Multi-angle capacitive 3.0" touch panel LCD with a screen resolution of 1.04 million dots and tilt option of 180 Degree up and 45 Degree down. //...
Bestseller No. 16
Kodak AZ252-BK PIXPRO Astro Zoom 16MP Digital Camera 25x Optical Zoom 3 inch LCD Black Bundle with...
  • Includes Full KODAK USA WARRANTY
  • Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom 16MP Digital Camera 25x Optical Zoom 3" LCD Black
  • 16 megapixels capture stunning detail | 25x optical zoom lens | Optical image stabilization reduces blur
  • IN THE BOX: AA Alkaline Starter Batteries (x4) - USB Cable - Neck Strap - Lens Cover - Quick Start Guide - Kodak Warranty Card - Kodak Service Card
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom 16MP Digital Camera 25x Optical Zoom 3" LCD Black | Deco Gear Camera Bag for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras...
Bestseller No. 17
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS 20.3 MP Wi-Fi Digital Camera with 40x Optical Zoom & HD 1080p Video (Red)...
  • This Canon SX720 value bundle includes 11 items that will have you snapping pics like a pro in no time
  • Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Camera (Import Model) with 40x Optical Zoom & HD 1080p video, Red
  • Canon NB-13L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack - Canon CB-2LH Battery Charger - Canon wrist strap
  • Sandisk 64GB Class 10 Memory Card
  • Flexible Spider Tripod for Digital Cameras + Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pocket, Neck Strap & Belt Loop + digital camera starter kit...
Bestseller No. 18
Sony W800/B DSC-W800/B DSCW800B 20 MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom (Black) Bundle with 64GB SDHC...
  • 20 MP Super HAD CCD sensor for beautifully detailed images.
  • Reduced blur with SteadyShot Image stabilization
  • Sony Lens w/ 5x Optical Zoom. Reduced blur with SteadyShot Image stabilization
  • Capture your videos in 720p HD Movie mode, Simplify camera menu with Easy Mode
  • Kit Includes: Sony W800/B (Black) , 64Gb memory Card, Case, SD card reader, Microfiber Lens Cloth
SaleBestseller No. 19
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Digital Camera w/ 50x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black), 1 -...
  • 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
SaleBestseller No. 20
Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ901-BK 20MP Digital Camera, 90X Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Black Bundle with...
  • KODAK USA AUTHORIZED - Includes Full KODAK USA WARRANTY
  • Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ901-BK 20MP Digital Camera, 90X Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Black
  • 90x Optical Zoom and a 20 MP CMOS Sensor | 5 fps Burst Shooting | 3" Articulating LCD (920K Pixels) | 360 Degree Scan Panorama | JPEG and RAW file...
  • INCLUDED IN THE BOX: Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ901-BK 20MP Digital Camera, 90X Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Black | Warranty
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ901-BK 20MP Digital Camera, 90X Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Black | Deco Gear Camera Bag for DSLR and Mirrorless...

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  1. Brand Value: Every brand of optical zoom digital cameras has a value all its own. Most brands offer some sort of unique selling proposition that’s supposed to bring something different to the table than their competitors.
  2. Features: What bells and whistles matter for an optical zoom digital cameras?
  3. Specifications: How powerful they are can be measured.
  4. Product Value: This simply is how much bang for the buck you get from your optical zoom digital cameras.
  5. Customer Ratings: Number ratings grade optical zoom digital cameras objectively.
  6. Customer Reviews: Closely related to ratings, these paragraphs give you first-hand and detailed information from real-world users about their optical zoom digital cameras.
  7. Product Quality: You don’t always get what you pay for with an optical zoom digital cameras, sometimes less, and sometimes more.
  8. Product Reliability: How sturdy and durable an optical zoom digital cameras is should be an indication of how long it will work out for you.

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FAQ:

Q: What digital camera has the best zoom?

A: Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Q: Which digital camera is best?

A: Sony a7 III Full-frame Mirrorless camera 24MP w/28-70mm lens Sony a9 II Full-frame Mirrorless camera 24MP Sony a7R IV Full-frame Mirrorless camera 61MP Sony a7R III Full-frame Mirrorless camera w/24-70mm f/2.8 lens Canon EOS RP Full-frame Mirrorless w/24-105mm f/4-7.1 Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Full-frame 20MP Canon EOS 6D Mark II Full-frame 26MP

Q: What digital camera takes the best video?

A: Fujifilm X-T4. Resolution: 26.1MP It isn’t a full-frame camera,but the Fujifilm X-T4 is the best APS-C camera we’ve ever tested – and right now,it offers the best … Canon EOS R6. Resolution: 20.1MP While the Canon EOS R5 is overkill for most people,the EOS R6 is a more affordable full-frame alternative that is simply one of … Canon EOS R5. …

Q: What is the best professional digital camera?

A: Sony A7R III. Among the advantages of this model,I can mention the excellent autofocus,reliable operation,solid build and amazing picture quality. Nikon D850. You won’t find a better well-rounded camera than the D850 on the market. … Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. … Fujifilm X-T3. … Fujifilm GFX 50S. … Canon EOS 250D. … Leica TL2. … Canon EOS R. … Nikon Z7. … Canon EOS 5DS R. …

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