What is the Difference Between Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom? – Easy Explanation

ByKush Sharma

Confused about the difference between digital zoom and optical zoom on your camera or phone? In this beginner-friendly video series, we’ll break it all down! Learn how optical zoom uses your camera’s lens for true close-ups, while digital zoom relies on software—and how this affects the quality of your photos and videos. We’ll also share tips to make the most of each zoom type for different scenarios. Let’s get started and zoom into the details!

These videos are from our Mobile Photography Course.

Part 1

Part 2

About the Author

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Hi there, I'm Kush Sharma, the founder of Creative Pad Media, an organization dedicated to simplifying photography and videography education.

We have over 50 online courses that cover various genres in photography & videography, catering to both beginners as well as professionals. These courses are available via Udemy.com. Our courses have been downloaded in over 170 countries.

I hope to see you inside a course very soon!

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