It's has a bright f/1.8-2.6 lens with 3x optical zoom. It offers extensive manual controls, including Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes, along with Scene modes and advanced metering options like Digital ESP and spot metering.

The camera features a 1.8-inch swivel LCD screen for versatile framing and reviewing, and a built-in pop-up flash with various modes. It supports multiple storage media, including SmartMedia, CompactFlash, and xD-Picture Cards, and is powered by four AA batteries. The C-5050 Zoom is praised for its high image quality, flexibility, and compact design.