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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.
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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.
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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.
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3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels): | | Generous 3.0”(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.
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BIONZ image processor: | | The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.
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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.
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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.
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Intelligent Scene Recognition: | | Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects five different types of scenes conditions and within 1/30th of a second selects the appropriate camera settings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Easy Shooting Mode: | | 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.
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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.
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MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode: | | Capture VX Fine (640x480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second). The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is approximately 10 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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HDTV Compatibility: | | View your photos in glorious high definition on a Sony® BRAVIA® or similar compatible HDTV
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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.
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In-Camera Retouching Tools: | | Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.
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General Specifications |
Imaging Device | | 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD
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Megapixel | | 12.1MP
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Recording Media | | 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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Lens |
35mm Equivalent | | 30-120mm
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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)
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Digital Zoom | | Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
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Exposure Compensation | | Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
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Face Detection | | Yes - 8 faces (controls flash, focus, exposure, white balance, with child / adult subject priority)
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Filter Diameter | | 46mm(with Lens Adapter)
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Focal Length | | 5.35-21.4mm
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Focus | | 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
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Macro Mode | | Macro On / Auto Macro
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Optical Zoom | | 4x
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Shutter Speed | | Auto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1 - 1/1,600)
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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)
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Total Zoom | | 8x
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Convenience Features |
Burst Mode | | Approx.1.8 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
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Color Mode(s) | | Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B & W
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Date/Time Stamp | | Available in the included PMB software.
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Dynamic Range Optimizer | | Standard / Off / Plus
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Erase/Protect | | Yes/Yes
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Image Stabilization | | Optical
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Media/Battery Indicator | | Yes
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Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility | | Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
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Red-Eye Reduction | | Auto / On / Off
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Self Timer | | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
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Still Image Mode(s) | | Normal / Burst / Bracket Exposure (Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
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AF Illuminator Light | | Auto / Off
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Clear RAW NR | | Yes
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In-Camera Editing | | Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces
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Multi-Pattern Measuring | | Yes
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NightFraming System | | No
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Power Save Mode | | Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
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Real Imaging Processor Technology | | BIONZ
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Hardware |
LCD | | 3.0" Clear Photo LCD (230,400 Pixels)
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Lens Construction | | 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspheric elements)
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Lens Type | | Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar
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Microphone/Speaker | | Mono / Mono
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Viewfinder | | No
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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)
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Flash Mode(s) | | Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
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Power |
Battery Capacity | | Approx. 175 minutes / Approx. 350 images
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Battery Type | | Lithium-Ion NP-BG1
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Software |
Operating System Compatibility | | Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
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Supplied Software | | Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2 (Mac not supported)
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Inputs & Outputs |
Accessory Terminal | | Multi connector
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Audio/Video Output(s) | | Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
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HD Output | | Yes (1080i) - With optional accessory cable(VMC-HD2).
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USB Port(s) | | Yes -supports USB 2.0
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