If you load this baby up with two Lithium batteries , the weight is so light and has enough file size to make great 13" by 19" inch prints from my Epson R1800 printer. This camera goes " Everywhere " with me. The Canon 640 takes 4 AA and is a bit heavier and very happy with my choice of these camera for a " Point And Shoot" After packing around my 5D with L lens , this is a real treat and never have to deal with " Sensor Cleaning" problems!! 6 Power Optical Zoom for a 35mm to 210mm range equal to 35mm.