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Cyber-shot® Digital Camera W220
Model number:
DSC-W220/B
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Series highlights: 12.1 megapixel, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7" LCD, BIONZ™ image processor, Smile Shutter™ technology, Face Detection, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization.
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This one's got it all. The Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. Smile Shutter™ technology allows you to capture a smile the moment it happens, and the Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, and 12.1-megapixel resolution deliver crisp, clear images.
12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor:
A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x9”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
2.7" Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels):
Generous 2.7”1 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
Intelligent Scene Recognition:
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects five different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, and Twilight using a Tripod ) and within 1/30th of a second selects the appropriate camera settings:. iSCN has 2 modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a photo with the standard automatic settings and, in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with optimized setting so you can chose which to keep.
Double Anti-blur Solution:
The combination of Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood.
Convenient Photo Modes:
Choose from 14 convenient photo modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions. Photo modes include Auto, Program Auto, Easy Shooting, and Scene Selection such as Smile Shutter, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater and Gourmet Mode. Gourmet Mode lets you capture mouth-watering culinary creations with all the color and clarity of images you see in gourmet magazines.
Function Guide:
This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience:
The Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (both sold separately).
HDTV Compatibility:
View your photos in glorious high definition on a Sony® BRAVIA® or similar compatible HDTV
Wide Zoom display:
To use the entire image area of the compatible HDTV screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.
30mm wide angle lens:
A wide angle lens (30mm-120mm) shows more of the scene you're shooting, helping you capture more complete images when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes.
Auto Mode:
Auto Mode automatically adjusts exposure and white balance settings for better pictures, and can be enhanced further with a simple change in the settings menu. When Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) and Face Detection are activated in Auto Mode, the camera goes a step further, automatically adjusting to scene conditions and capturing faces naturally. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, the intuitive Auto Mode will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.
Smile Shutter™ technology:
The popular Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or touch subject on screen) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin). Smile Shutter also makes a great substitute for the self timer. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will automatically capture the shot.
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200):
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus:
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings for almost any shooting environment. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.
16:9 High Resolution Mode:
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode, you can record high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to view your images on a compatible HDTV3 and invite friends and family members over for a slideshow.
In-Camera Retouching Tools:
Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.
PHOTOMUSIC feature:
PHOTOMUSIC6 combines images with music to produce fun and entertaining slide shows. The five standard visual effects (Simple, Basic, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish) are supplemented with three face priority effects: Face1 (Basic), Face2 (Nostalgic), and Face3 (Stylish). Select from eight pre-loaded tracks on camera or transfer your own from your compatible PC (sold separately).
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.02:
Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) PC software7 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your compatible PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web. Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function (internet connection required).
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens with 4x Optical Zoom:
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.
BIONZ™ image processor:
The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.
Face Detection technology:
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye for beautiful images of family and friends. Face Detection technology can even distinguish between children and adults, so you can prioritize the camera’s focus on children in the scene for clear images of their memorable moments.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization:
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
Easy Shooting Mode:
Easy Shooting Mode: With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you can just take the photo without worrying about settings.
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode:
Capture VX Fine (640x480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second2). The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is approximately 10 minutes.
Stamina® Battery Power:
Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully-charged lithium-ion battery. The included battery supports up to 370 shots.
PhotoTV HD:
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920x1080 images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs5 (HDTV sold separately). PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like actual printed photos.
Multi-purpose Resize function:
The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV3, e-mail them, or upload them to a blog (compatible PC with internet connection required).
Product Profile
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Product Specifications
General
- Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD
- Megapixel : 12.1MP
- Recording Media : 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : 30-120mm
- Aperture Range : Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter)
- Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
- Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
- Face Detection : Yes - 8 faces with priority
- Filter Diameter : 46mm(with Lens Adapter)
- Focal Length : 5.35-21.4mm
- Focus : 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
- Macro Mode : Yes
- Optical Zoom : 4x
- Shutter Speed : Auto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600)
- Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.2x(Total), 3M:Approx.7.8x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
- Total Zoom : 8x
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
- Supplied Software : Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2 (Mac not supported)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" (95.2mm x 56.5mm x 21.8mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : Body: Approx 4.2 oz (118g) / With battery and MSDuo: Approx 5.2 oz (147g)
Power
- Battery Capacity : 3.6V, 960 mAh
- Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BG1
Convenience
- Burst Mode : Approx.1.7 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
- Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B & W
- Date/Time Stamp : No/ No
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
- Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes
- Image Stabilization : Yes
- Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
- Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On / Off all modes)
- Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Underwater / Gourmet
- Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
- Still Image Mode(s) : Normal, Burst, Bracket Exposure
- White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash
Processor
- BIONZ™ Engine : Yes
Control
- ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Hardware
- LCD : 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD (230K Pixels)
- Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspheric elements)
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- Microphone/Speaker : Yes/ Yes
- Viewfinder : No
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: W: Approx 0.66'-12.8' (Approx 0.2-3.9m) / T: Approx 1.64'-6.23' (Approx 0.5-1.9m) ISO3200: W: up to Approx 23.3' (Approx 7.1m) / T: Approx 2.8' (Approx 3.9m)
- Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
- Clear RAW NR : Yes
- Histogram Display : Yes
- In-Camera Editing : Trimming, Red Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Retro, Radial Blur, Unsharp Masking, and Happy Face.
- Movie Mode(s) : MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media), MPEG VX Standard (640x480 at 16fps), Presentation (320 x 240 at 8.3fps)
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
- NightFraming System : No
- NightShot® Infrared System : No
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
- Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZTM
Inputs and Outputs
- Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
- Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
- HD Output : Yes (1080i) - With optional accessory cable(VMC-HD2).
- USB Port(s) : Yes -supports USB 2.0
In the Box
- A/V and USB multi-connector cables
- Note: No Memory Stick DUO TM Media or adaptors are included.
- NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
- Wrist strap
- BC-CSG battery charger
- Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2
Camcorder Flash/Light
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Marine Pack Arm Kit
$199.99
Camera Cable
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Multi-use Terminal Cable
$39.99
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HD Output Adapter Cable
$39.99
Camera Case
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Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Flip-top Carrying Case
$29.99
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Carrying Case
$19.99
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Carrying Pouch
$14.99
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Soft Leather Carrying Case
$39.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$14.99
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Soft Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Flip-top Carrying Case
$29.99
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Carrying Case
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Soft Carrying Case
$19.99
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Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W
$19.99
Camera Flash/Light
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Ring Light for Macro Photography
$99.99
Camera Kit
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O-Ring Kit
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Accessory Kit
$59.99
Camera Power
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Battery Charger
$59.99
Camera Water Housing
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Marine Pack
$199.99
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Cyber-shot® Aqty Pack
$74.99
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Marine Pack
$229.99
Camera Battery
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
$49.99
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
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16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
$119.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
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REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
$33.99
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case
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REFURBISHED - 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
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REFURBISHED - Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FG1
$37.49
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case
$14.99
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
$24.99
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REFURBISHED - NP-BG1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
$31.95
Tripod/Remote Control
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Tripod
$129.99
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VCT-R100
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
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Lightweight Tripod
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GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
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Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.9 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 8 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
9 of 9 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Usernamehere (NY)
Date: Jul 28, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Outstanding Camera
Pros: Beautiful pictures
Cons: None that I can think of.
I just recently purchased this camera. Takes outstanding photographs, and I enjoy the look of the camera (I got it in this beautiful shade of blue). I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who is interested.
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Reviewer: trappednabox (Houston Tx)
Date: Jun 30, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
14of 14 people found this helpful
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I LOVE it!
Pros: super easy to use
I love this camera! I took it to Disney World and it took the best pictures I have ever taken there! I was able to get great shots of the fireworks, which I have never been able to do with any other camera. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a simple to use camera with great results.
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Reviewer: shontay (MI)
Date: Jun 22, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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BEST PURCHASE EVER!!!!!!!!!
Pros: everything
Cons: none
I am beyond pleased with this purchase. As far as the price, I feel like I owe Sony. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, make sure you check out all of the fantabulistik features this camera has to offer. The slide show that features music is AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME. This is by far one of the best investments I have made. Thanks Sony this is my first Sony brand camera purchase, and as you can see I am very happy.
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Reviewer: harley
Date: May 17, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Pros: beautiful pictures
Cons: looks a little purplish before the picture is taking
I have only had this camera for a couple days but it takes beautiful pictures! however it cAN BE HARD TO TURN THE DIAL. bEFORE YOU TAKE THE PICTURE, IT LOOKS PURPLISH AND WEIRD BUT ONCE YOU TAKE it the pictures are clear. i wish it took pictures faster but i think i just haven't turned on that setting yet. I'm going to italy in a week so then this camera will be tested
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Reviewer: oxygen (Clementon New Jersey)
Date: Apr 21, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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what I think
Pros: light weight, easy to carry, great crystal clear shots, and so much more
Cons: battery door eject tab.
For the money you pay for this particular product, you cannot ask for much more. It has everything you need, want, and expect from a compact digital camera. It surpasses quality standards. It's a lightweight, compact, easy to carry, easy to grip product. It's 12.1 mega pix. deliver absolutely stunning, amazing shots. Although with it's many intricate functions, one may be somewhat intimidated by this product. But after spending some time with it, you realize, as complicated as it may be it is very user friendly. With it's telescopic, or wide lenses mode capturing memories that will last a life time, come out in stunning detail. In the box is one of the most useful software cds I ever recieved with a product. again, a bit much at first, but over time very user friendly. It comes with a re-chargeable battery, and a cool sony wrist strap. Hi--def cables included. viewing pictures on the beautiful 3 inch screen is as simple as the touch of a button. It has a superb battery life, and a quick charge time. I really have no complaints with this product. on a scale of one to ten I give it a 9.99 you ask why if such a good review not a perfect 10, well the eject tab on the battery door is kind of annoying. it is very small, and has to be maneuvered while installing the battery. for Such a good product, that is a very minor concern. I recommend this product to anyone who is familiar with digital cameras. I would not recommend this as a first time product
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Reviewer: FtLauderdale37 (South Florida)
Date: Apr 19, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Best Value for a budget camera.
Pros: Value ($'s) Fantastic Pictures,Very fast, a real"point and shoot" Camera .
Cons: Would like to see a little texture or a ridge on the front for grip.
I used one for a week end in the Keys before I ordered one . I took over 500 shots and was thrilled at how well they came out . What a fantastic deal ! The camera performs way better then one would expect for the price . I have tried 2 Cannons and a Panasonic in the same price range and they don't even come close in performance and image quality . This a standby camera for me ( I have an HX1 on order ) . The Camera is spot on for a point and shoot camera right out of the box . Beats Cannon hands down for low light and difficult shots . Almost instant focus and no lag between shots. After experimenting with the different settings I found that 99% of the times the "Easy" mode (just point and shoot) , the camera does a great job by itself . That makes it a camera you want to use . Great product Sony !
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Reviewer: Kashif (Multan)
Date: Apr 17, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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The Best Camera....
Pros: Excellent image quality, Intelligent Scene Selection mode and Image stabilization
Cons: Purple streaks on LCD under artificial lights
I got this camera 4 days back and found it excellent. The picture quality is amazing and intelligent scene recognition works very well. Image stabilization is great. I love this camera.
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Reviewer: Junior7 (California)
Date: Apr 16, 2009
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Great Camera
Pros: All around great camera for its class!
Cons: a little more zoom would be nice, but it is OK
This little camera is very nice. It is small, yet has balance and is easy to use. The SteadyShot feature works great and it is really simple to take great non-blurry shots! Music slideshows are pretty sweet. Easy camera to use.
- Viewable area, measured diagonally.
- Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately).
- HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), and compatible HDTV.
- Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
- Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV, HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.
- Eight preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot® camera.
- Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.