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Cyber-shot® Digital Camera W230

Model number: DSC-W230
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Series Highlights: 12.1 megapixel, Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens, 3.0" LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, Smile Shutter™, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization.

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Enter the world of digital photography with this impressive all-around performer. The DSC-W230 Cyber-shot® digital camera combines point-and-shoot ease with a host of advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. A 12.1 megapixel image sensor and a Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens offer ultra-crisp shots and quality close-ups. Not sure which mode is best for your shot? Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically detects the surroundings and adjust the settings for you. Face Detection capture faces with natural skin tones, while Smile Shutter" technology capture a smile the moment it happens. To minimize blurry photos, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization is included for great-looking pictures. You can even hook your camera up to a compatible HDTV and show off your shots on the big screen in high definition.

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.

3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels):

Generous 3.0”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).

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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 : Limited 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 (controls flash, focus, exposure, white balance, with child / adult subject 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 : Macro On / Auto Macro
  • 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.) : With Accy(With MSDuo & Supplied Accessories): 5.5oz (156g)

Power

  • Battery Capacity : Approx. 175 minutes / Approx. 350 images
  • Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BG1

Convenience

  • Burst Mode : Approx.1.8 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
  • Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B & W
  • Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
  • Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Optical
  • 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 : Auto / On / Off
  • 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 (Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
  • White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash)

Processor

  • BIONZ™ Engine : Yes

Control

  • ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

Hardware

  • LCD : 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 Pixels)
  • Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspheric elements)
  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
  • Viewfinder : No

Operating Conditions

  • Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.2-Approx.3.9m(Approx.0.66'-Approx.12.8')(W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.1.9m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.6.23')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.1m(Approx.23.3')(W) / Approx.3.9m(Approx.12.8')(T)
  • 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 / Happy Faces
  • 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 : BIONZ™

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: Memory Stick DUO™ Media or adaptors are not included.
  • NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
  • Wrist strap
  • BC-CSG battery charger
  • Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2

Camcorder Flash/Light

  • Marine Pack Arm Kit

    Marine Pack Arm Kit

    $199.99

Camera Cable

  • Multi-use Terminal Cable

    Multi-use Terminal Cable

    $39.99

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $14.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Pouch

    Carrying Pouch

    $14.99

  • Flip-top Carrying Case

    Flip-top Carrying Case

    $29.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Flip-top Carrying Case

    Flip-top Carrying Case

    $29.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Soft Leather Carrying Case

    Soft Leather Carrying Case

    $39.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case

    $14.99

  • Carrying Case

    Carrying Case

    $19.99

Camera Flash/Light

  • Ring Light for Macro Photography

    Ring Light for Macro Photography

    $99.99

Camera Kit

  • O-Ring Kit

    O-Ring Kit

    $19.99

  • Accessory Kit

    Accessory Kit

    $59.99

Camera Power

  • Battery Charger

    Battery Charger

    $59.99

Camera Water Housing

  • Cyber-shot® Aqty Pack

    Cyber-shot® Aqty Pack

    $74.99

  • Marine Pack

    Marine Pack

    $199.99

  • Marine Pack

    Marine Pack

    $229.99

Camera Battery

  • Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Rechargeable Battery Pack

    $49.99

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media

  • 16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media

    16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media

    $119.99

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

  • 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $19.99

  • 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $89.99

  • 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

    $34.99

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  • REFURBISHED - 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    REFURBISHED - 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    $41.99

  • REFURBISHED - Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FG1

    REFURBISHED - Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FG1

    $37.49

  • REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case

    REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case

    $24.99

  • REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod

    REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod

    $26.49

  • REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    $14.99

  • REFURBISHED - NP-BG1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack

    REFURBISHED - NP-BG1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack

    $31.95

  • REFURBISHED - Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    REFURBISHED - Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W

    $15.99

  • REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    $33.99

  • REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    REFURBISHED - Carrying Case

    $15.99

  • REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media

    $20.99

Tripod/Remote Control

  • Portable Tripod Kit

    Portable Tripod Kit

    $19.99

  • Tripod

    Tripod

    $129.99

  • VCT-R100

    VCT-R100

    $34.99

  • Lightweight Tripod

    Lightweight Tripod

    $49.99

GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders

  • GPS Image Tracker

    GPS Image Tracker

    $149.99

Product Reviews

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( Rated 4.3 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 8 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

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9 of 10 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Reviewer: Toast (Davis, Calif.)

Date: Aug 23, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

23of 23 people found this helpful

Outstanding Camera, best picture ever

Pros: Easy to use, excellent pictures

Cons: None

My last camera was a Sony 4.0 Megapixel DSC-P9. I had decided to buy a Cannon since they are so popular and everyone has loved them. I could not find the Cannon I wanted and found the Sony DSC W230 at Costco. I liked the 12.1 Megapixels and the viewing screen. Then when I read the directions and found how is it was to use I was thrilled. Finally when I started taking pictures and found that all the old problems of glare with the sun etc have been corrected I fell in love with this camera. My wife and I both use it all the time and could not be happier. I have never written a review before on anything!!!! Davis, Calif

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Reviewer: Dilenny (New Jersay,)

Date: Aug 7, 2009

I've had this product for 3-6 months

2of 3 people found this helpful

I Love this Camera!!!

Pros: Love how wide and clear is the screen is and how great the photos look.

Cons: Dont really like how my fingerprints show so noticeable on the screen. And dont relly like the material of the camera.

Over all this camera is really good!!!

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Reviewer: SPYER231 (Albany, NY, 12205)

Date: Jul 29, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

4of 11 people found this helpful

Great camera

Pros: Good picture quality, good looking camera

Cons: picture size is huge, and the material of the camera is like dollar store plastic, video quality isent good.

I bought this camera because it was a cheap and the best digital camera I can find. I also bought this because all the camcoders are like $700, and I'm not paying that kind of money, that's insane. Definetly not as good as I thought it was going to be. So I would definetly recommend this to everyone!!!

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Reviewer: bdell2296 (Charleston, SC)

Date: Jul 8, 2009

I've had this product for 3-6 months

6of 6 people found this helpful

Best Camera!

Pros: Large LCD Screen, Great Pictures, Size, Amazing Features.

This, personally, meets all my expectations. I recommend that, if you want a nice, great camera, that you buy this camera! Don't waste your money buying non-Sony cameras. Don't even spend to much on later models of the DSC series. This one is perfect! It takes wonderful pictures, has a big LCD screen, is the perfect size, and has amazing features. I really suggest that you buy this camera. Even though I am new to whoever is reading this (you), TRUST ME!

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Reviewer: albert (Michigan)

Date: Jun 21, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

17of 50 people found this helpful

Garbage

Pros: it looks as if it had good performance

Cons: Garbage quality photos

When compared to the old 6Meg cybershot we had (before it was stolen in a trip abroad), this much better looking camera is pure garbage. Too bad for the fact that the 12 mega pixels just make the images larger; albeit completely fuzzy and pixelized. We are so disappointed that newer meant worse and that more pixels only delivered such a poor quality picture that even the thumbnails of the jpegs look fuzzy. The camera is very slow and you can't zoom into any image (using Photoshop or any other program) at less that you are happy with a completely distorted image. If you are happy with a cool looking camera that your friends would like to have, this is for you. But if you want pictures that are much better than what today's phone cameras take, then stay away from this camera. It is pure Garbage.

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Reviewer: cyril

Date: May 12, 2009

6of 6 people found this helpful

Best Cybershot DCam

* Handy Nice model with 12MP/4X zoom *smile shutter is good *good scene recognition *affordable price *i suggest this model who needs a best model out of sony with mid range *best value

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Reviewer: kiwi15 (Seminole, TX)

Date: May 11, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

11of 12 people found this helpful

DEFINATELY WONDERFUL!!!!!

Pros: big screen, great battery, awesome slide shows

Cons: no panorama mode, no copying from card to internal memory.

First i had a kodak v1003 but the screen blacked out. then i went right back to kodak, with a kodak v1073. it was great but the zoom control button broke twice within a year!!:( well, i figured i'd try something else...thank you sony!!! i luv my camera so far! the only things are with the partial color feature, i was expecting it to outline the subject better, but for some things it still works. also, the screen is a little bit too glossy which makes it get dirty so much easier and with me...yeah its always dirty hehe=) one thing i always liked bout the kodak is that you could copy images from the memory card to the internal memory. with this camera there is no such thing. you can copy them from the internal memory to the card but thats not what i was hoping for. Those are all the disappointments, but i can still live with them. Oh the slide shows are so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! even the music!! and the pictures the camera takes.....wow! crisper than ever! almost every outdoor pic turns out perfect, and most indoor ones r good too. overall.. i must say i'm very happy with my new sony cybershot W230 digital camera!!

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Reviewer: TAZ12 (Arizona)

Date: May 10, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

54of 56 people found this helpful

Is a great camera!!!

Pros: Takes good clear photos and has amaizing resolution and zoom!

Cons: Fingerprints show eaisily on shutter botton and screen and are difficult to remove.

Takes great pictures and has a amazing, bright, and easy to see screen. The zoom is great and the pictures come out very clear and show up good on a T.V. The picture software is outstanding and the pictures have great resloution on the computer. Overall the camera is outstanding and takes great and very clear photos and has good video recording.

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
  2. Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately).
  3. HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), and compatible HDTV.
  4. Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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