The Kyocera 3x optical zoom lens is the camera???s strongest selling point. With maximum apertures of f/2.8-f/4.7, this 3x zoom lens lets in a good deal of light for the price. The lens can focus as close as 8 inches in its macro mode. The DXG-503 is what DXG calls ???standard-sized??? at 4 x 2.7 x 1.6 inches; its body looks similar to the Kodak EasyShare C-series cameras with its traditional look and slight right-hand grip. It weighs just under 6 ounces when the SD/MMC card and two AA batteries are not in it.