Anita
This cameras zoom is amazing. Ive posted photos below. These were from my backyard. I was standing at the exact same spot and was able to do the 40x zoom the camera has to offer and got super close up and clear photos of the tree. It was insane! The display/preview screen is definitely misleading. It will look like its not clear when you are about to take it, but after you physically take the picture and look back at the photo, it will be at its best quality. I just got this camera this week so Im still testing it out. However, I do find it critical to take pictures in places with good lighting, otherwise the photos arent at their best. Otherwise, Im satisfied with the 20MP and 40x zoom and the video quality is amazing--great for vlogging which I also love to do. The camera is small and compact enough where its not a huge burden to bring around with you everywhere. For the quality, the price of around $200 is totally worth it.