film vs. digital zoom on P&S

I would like to know if 3x zoom is the same on digital and film P&S
cameras.
What I mean is if I take a photo of something 100 feet away with a
digital camera that has 3x optical, and from the same spot I use
a 3x zoom on a film camera, is the zoom the same even if on
the digital camera the max is 58mm but on the film it's 130mm?

I am more concerned with a powerful zoom than a digital vs. film debate
or # of MPs, so what is a better value:
film:
CANON Sure Shot 150u Premier Camera Kit 38-150mm (4x) Zoom Lens - $120
CANON Sure Shot Z180u 4.7x Zoom (38-180mm) Lens - $140
KONICA MINOLTA Freedom Zoom 160c Camera with Date Function 37.5 - 160mm
Optical Zoom - $120

digital:
Canon powershot A75 3x 5.4-16.2mm - $200
""""""""""""""" s1 10x 5.8-58mm - $400
HP M305 3x 6-18mm - $150