The IXY 140 features a 24-240 mm (35 mm film equivalent) f/3.0-f/6.9 10x optical zoom lens that also offers Progressive Fine Zoom, which digitally extends the zoom range to approximately 20x while maintaining high imaging performance. Other features include the newly developed DIGIC 4+ image processor, Smart AUTO, which lets users capture the best images possible by applying optimal settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations, and Intelligent IS, which analyzes camera movement and applies the appropriate optical image stabilization.