Sony DSC-W5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 5.1 MP Digital Camera (Silver)

Sony - 5.1 megapixel - Memory Stick - 3 x optical zoom - ISO 400 - Built-in Flash - Optical Viewfinder

Don't let the compact size fool you! Sony's DSC-W5 Cyber-shot digital camera will deliver some big surprises when it comes to helping you hold on to the moment at hand. Featuring an effective 5.1 Megapixel sensor for fantastic high-resolution images, you can count on Sony's Real Imaging Processor for more natural color, picture quality and improved energy efficiency. You're always just a button-push away from getting up close and personal thanks to the 3x Optical Zoom and 6x Digi...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width3.6 in
Depth1.5 in
Height2.4 in
Weight0.4 lbs
Enclosure ColorSilver
Body MaterialAluminum
Main Features
Resolution5.1 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
Total Pixels5,255,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution5,090,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/1.8"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO auto
Digital Zoom2 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, twilight portrait, soft snap, twilight mode, candle, beach
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia
Max Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, manual
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceAutomatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight
Digital Video FormatMPEG VX
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.6 frames per second
Video CaptureMPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 177 sec - with 256MB card MPEG - 640 x 480 - 16 fps - 87 sec - with 32MB card MPEG - 160 x 112 - 8 fps - 1410 sec - with 32MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash MemoryFlash - integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Image StorageFine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 12 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 23 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2592 x 1728 : 12 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2592 x 1728 : 23 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 20 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 37 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 50 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 93 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 491 - with 32MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
Effective Flash Range1.6 ft - 12.5 ft
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm - f/2.8-5.2
Focal Length7.9 mm - 23.7 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera38 - 114mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Min Focus Range19.7 in
Macro Focus Range2.4 in - 19.7 in
Lens ApertureF/2.8-5.2
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Filter Size30 mm
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, resizing an image
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package, ImageMixer VCD2
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, Apple Mac OS 9.1 or later, MS Windows 98 SE
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesBattery case, wrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable USB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery - 2100 mAh ( included ) 2 x AA alkaline battery ( optional )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Part NumberDSC-W5
GTIN00027242671379, 00027242671355, 00027242713550


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