The PowerShot S50 is Canon?s first 5.0 Megapixel 1/1.8-inch CCD digital camera. Capable of recording a still image of 2592 x 1944 pixels, this digital camera combines a number of powerful features with proven ergonomics and a lens design garnered from years of making the most advanced cameras on the market. The S50 is equipped with a 35-105mm 3x optical zoom which combines with digital for a 12x zoom. This provides you with the shot you're after in crystal clarity whether near or far.