Sony W230

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Silver)

Sony - 12.1 megapixel - Memory Stick - 4 x optical zoom - ISO 3200 - Built-in Flash - 4.2 ounce

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 megapixels 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 adjusts the settings for you. Face Detection captu...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width3.7 in
Depth0.9 in
Height2.2 in
Weight4.2 oz
Enclosure ColorSilver
Main Features
Resolution12.1 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution12,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Digital Zoom2 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, twilight portrait, fireworks, soft snap, underwater, twilight mode, beach, snow, high sensitivity, gourmet
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Vivid, Fisheye, Soft Focus, happy face, Retro, cross filter, partial color, radial blur, unsharp masking
Image StabilizerOptical (Steady Shot)
Max Shutter Speed1/1600 sec
Min Shutter Speed1 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceAutomatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital Video FormatMPEG VX
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.7 frames per second
Video CaptureMPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MPEG - 640 x 480 - 16.6 fps MPEG - 320 x 240 - 8.3 fps
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Integrated Memory15 MB
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 Range8 in - 13 ft
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.35 mm - 21.4 mm - f/2.8-5.8
Focal Length5.35 mm - 21.4 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera30 - 120mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Lens ApertureF/2.8-5.8
Optical Zoom4 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, auto power save, digital noise reduction, PictBridge support, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, 16:9 widescreen mode, in-camera red-eye fix, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, Smile Detection technology
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format230,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x component video output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS 9.1, MS Windows 2000 Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.5
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable USB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatterySony NP-BG1
Supported Battery Details1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( included )
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Part NumbersDSC-W230S, DSCW230
GTIN00027242770386, 00689466115376, 00027242757905, 00689466115369


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