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Sony Cyber-shot W230
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.

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Features
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.

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.

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.

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.

BIONZ image processor:The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.

General Specifications
Imaging Device 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD

Megapixel12.1MP

Recording Media 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

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

Focus9-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

Convenience Features
Burst ModeApprox.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

Self Timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)

Still Image Mode(s)Normal / Burst / Bracket Exposure (Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)

AF Illuminator Light Auto / Off

Clear RAW NR Yes

In-Camera Editing Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces

Multi-Pattern Measuring Yes

NightFraming System No

Power Save Mode Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

Real Imaging Processor TechnologyBIONZ

Hardware
LCD3.0" 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

ViewfinderNo

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

Power
Battery Capacity Approx. 175 minutes / Approx. 350 images

Battery Type Lithium-Ion NP-BG1

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)

Inputs & 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

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Ratings by Store(s)
Newegg 5.0
1 User Review(s)
B & H Foto & Electronics 5.0
1 User Review(s)
CompUSA.com 3.0
2 User Review(s)
TigerDirect.com 5.0
2 User Review(s)
Wal-Mart Stores 4.8
6 User Review(s)
 
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