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What is the difference between an optical zoom and a digital zoom, and which one should I choose?
Optical zoom uses the camera's lens to zoom in on a subject, while digital zoom uses software to crop and enlarge the image. Optical zoom is generally preferred because it maintains image quality, while digital zoom can result in a loss of detail and image quality.