Lenovo intros affordable digital camera with 4K recording and 18x zoom support

Lenovo has introduced a new digital camera in China. Called the Lenovo X1, it's a compact unit that comes with a relatively capable sensor. More specifically, it has a 12 MP Sony CMOS sensor with f/2.2 aperture and pixel binning. Per the company, at the full native resolution, it can offer 64 MP shots.

The brand further highlights the 18x digital zoom feature of the digital camera. As far as the shared samples show, the zoomed-in shots retain a decent amount of detail when captured in favorable lighting conditions. For low-lit conditions, there's a built-in LED flash, which promises to deliver detail-filled night shots.

When it comes to capturing videos, the Lenovo X1 digital camera brings support for 4K recording, and to hold such large files, users can install a microSD card through the dedicated slot (128 GB Samsung EVO Select curr. $15 on Amazon). With the "OTG fast-transfer" feature, the company promises fast transfers of large files as well.

There's a 950 mAh battery that's rated to offer up to 60 minutes of video recording and 90 minutes of constant photography. Per the promotional picture, it seems that the battery is removable, which would be a plus. Other highlights include a digital display, a tripod interface on the bottom for better stabilization, and a sleek design.

Price-wise, the Lenovo X1 Digital Display is currently on pre-order in China, and it costs CNY 389, around $55. There's a slim chance of it making it to the global market officially, but it might be available outside the Chinese region through AliExpress.