Discover the same clarity and precision that users of DSLRs have enjoyed for years with this superb 24 mm – 384 mm f/3.3-5.9 G Lens. This is the same lens as found on Sony α Series cameras, delivering exceptional performance throughout the entire 16x optical zoom range. Featuring a 10-element 7-group design containing both ashperical and super-high-refractive (SHR) index elements, the lens vastly reduces aberrations that occur at both ends of the zoom range for tack-sharp photos and movies. And thanks to the Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processing, you'll see just what this lens can do, revealing minute details and obtaining natural, life-like colours. What's more, the compact size helps maintain Cyber-shot's slim good looks.

Sony's original By Pixel Super Resolution technology assists Cyber-shot in zooming up to 32x* without decreasing pixel count, giving photos a crisp, high-resolution feel that is nearly identical to optical zoom. Cyber-shot first zooms optically to the maximum optical magnification, then employs By Pixel Super Resolution technology to enlarge the image an additional 2x, producing sharp, clear images despite the increased zoom ratio. And by combining this function with Digital Zoom, up to 64x zoom* can be achieved without sacrificing image quality! Moreover, Cyber-shot's ultra high-sensitivity capability and high-speed AF deliver DSLR-quality images even in dimly lit settings.

* When image size is set to 18M. Photos only.

You can shoot still images without deteriorating the original image quality even if the optical zoom scale exceeds 10x magnification.	Zoom with close to the original image quality.	Less than the original image quality.

Notes:
Clear Image Zoom is on by default.
Digital Zoom is off by default. Turn Digital Zoom on to increase magnification ratio. (Image quality may be degraded slightly.) Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: • In [ISweep Panorama] • In [Picture Effect] • In [Background Defocus] • When the Smile Shutter function is activated. • When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. • When [Backlight Correction HDR] mode is selected in Scene Selection. • The Face Detection function does not operate when you use zoom methods other than optical zoom.