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Review Summary
Imaging Device: 1/ 2.5 Super HAD CCD Megapixel: 6.0 MP
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups (2 Aspheric Elements)
Aperture Range: f2.8-7.1(W), f5.2-13(T)
Focal Length: 6.3 - 18.9mm
35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114mm
Filter Diameter: 30mm (with Adapter Ring - VAD-WB)
Zoom: 3X Optical, 2X Precision Digital, 6X Total Smart Zoom Technology: Up to 4.1X (3MP), 5.2X (2MP), 13X (VGA Resolution)
Yes
Color LCD: 2.5" 85K TFT LCD Screen
5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF
Macro Mode: Yes
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Normal, 0.74" (2cm) Macro"
1/8 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec.
+/-2.0EV, 1/3EV steps
Burst Mode: 3 Shot at 1.43 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 98 Shot VGA at 1.43 fps (JPEG std.)
Power Save Mode: Yes (after 3 min. of inactivity)
Yes, 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, Off
ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch, Red-eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 6 to 7' 10" (0.2-2.4m)(W), ISO 1000: 2' 7 to 24' (0.8-7.3m)(W)
32MB internal memory or Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick DUO PRO media only
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo; does not support Access Control security function
Still Image Modes:Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst
MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio, (MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media) MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16.6 fps) with Audio, Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.0fps) with Audi
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
USB Terminal: USB Output: Yes, via multi-terminal, supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1
Battery Capacity: 3.6V
Audio/Video Outputs: Yes, via multi-terminal
3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 15/16" (89 x 57 x 23 mm)
4.7 oz (127g) Body; 5.8 oz. (157g) including Battery and optional Memory StickDUO Media
Operating System Compatibility:Microsoft 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)
Real Imaging Processor Technology: Yes PictBridge Compatible: Yes Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR: Yes Multi-Pattern
Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Rich, Sepia
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50 is an ideal camera for starting out right in digital photography, combining the quality of 6.0 megapixels and Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom, the performance of High Sensitivity mode for great low-light shots, the simplicity of on-screen Function Guide for easy setup, and the convenience of 32 MB1 Internal Memory for shooting images in-camera.
Higher megapixels gives you more detail and definition for large prints and cropping in on your subject. Sony's advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. The DSC-W50 has a bright 2.5 LCD screen for setting up and viewing images -- with a one touch Play button that makes it quick and easy to view your photos.
User-friendly controls and simple on-screen Function Guide text/icon display help you set up camera functions -- and you' ll have greater creative freedom toadjust color mode (including Natural for subtle colors and Rich for more intense colors), sensitivity, brightness and image size.
A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) allows you to shoot with great results inlow-light conditions -- and Sony's original Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.
3X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-W50 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; Sony's precision 2X Digital Zoom provides anadditional 2X magnification to zoom in close without jagged edges.
With its powerful Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, the DSC-W50 can capture up to 3902 images -- enough for a week of shooting. The compact BC-CSG Battery Charter is also supplied for battery recharging on the go.
Sony's Smart Zoom feature lets you magnify your subject beyond the 3x optical zoom - to 4.1x (3MP), 5.2x (2MP), even 13x (VGA). By intelligently cropping intothe central portion of the scene, it avoids the image distortion of other digital zooms.
With 32 MB3 Internal Memory, the DSC-W50 allows you to shoot without a flash memory card --then transfer your images to optional Memory Stick Duo media, upload to your computer or make prints on your digital printer.
The DSC-W50 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo or higher-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media -- the ultra compact media for shooting, storing and sharing your photo images.