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Sony Cyber-shot® W180 Digital Camera

Manufacturer/
Brand:
Sony Cyber-shot
Pixels/Resolution: 10.10 megapixels
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Camera Type: Point and shoot, Compact
Available Colors: silver, red, black
Total Zoom
(Body Only):
6 x
Focus Type: Autofocus (9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance))
Smart Features: See Features Below
Playback/
MultiMedia Features:
In-Camera Retouching Tools, Multi-purpose Resize, Picture Motion Browser
Photo/Scene Modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, Beach
Max Shutter Speed: Auto (1/8 - 1/2,000) / Program Auto (1" - 1/2,000)
Weight: unavailable
Flash Type: Internal
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion NP-BK1
LCD viewer size (inches): 2.70
Viewfinder: No
Internal Flash Modes: Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Image Stabilization: yes, optical

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10.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, 2.7" LCD, Smile ShutterTM technology, Face Detection, SteadyShotTM image stabilization, 7 Scene Selection modes.

Combining a variety of intelligent, easy-to-use features, the DSC-W180/B Cyber-shot® digital camera comes equipped with Smile ShutterTM technology which captures a smile the moment it happens and Face Detection technology that automatically detects up to eight faces and optimizes focus and exposure settings. Powerful and pocket-sized, the W180 also offers superb 10.1 megapixel imaging, 3x optical zoom, seven Scene Selection modes and High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for low-light shooting. Compose shots, read menus and view images on the bright 2.7" LCD screen.

FEATURES:

10.1 megapixel Super HADTM CCD Image Sensor
A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3" Super HADTM CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning prints up to A3 size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Colors Available:
Available in silver, black, and red SteadyShotTM Digital Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShotTM digital image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by capturing two photos at high shutter speeds and combining them into a single clear image.

Histogram Display:
Histogram display gives you more control over your images with the ability to optimize exposure adjustments for better detail in both light and dark areas of a photo.

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

3x Optical Zoom Lens:
3x optical zoom lens captures sharp images, even from a distance, and enables close-up shooting up to just under 2" (5cm) from the subject.

Smile ShutterTM:
Smile ShutterTM technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply choose the Smile ShutterTM button and the camera does the rest. You can also select subject priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity.

Scene Selection modes:
Choose from seven convenient Scene Selection modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions, including High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach.

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.

Multi-purpose Resize Function:
The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera from 4:3 to 16:9.

2.7" LCD display (230K pixels):
A large 2.7" (230K pixels) LCD¹ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos.

Face Detection Technology:
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus and exposure to deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

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 seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Lithium-ion battery:
Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries.

Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.01:
Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) PC software2 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Number: DSC-W180/B
Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 i n (91.0 x 54.5 x 18.7 mm)
Water Resistant: no
Photo File Format: JPEG
Storage Media: 12MB internal Flash Memory
Software: Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional SP4, XP SP3, or Windows VistaTM SP1; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
Supplied Software : Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2.01 (Mac not supported)

Lens Type: 6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspheric elements)
Lens Specs:
  • 35mm Equivalent : 35-105mm
  • Aperture Range : Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps)
  • Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
  • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  • Face Detection : Yes - 8 faces (adjusts flash, focus, exposure)
  • Focal Length : 6.2-18.6mm
  • Focus : 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
  • Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
  • Optical Zoom : 3x
  • Shutter Speed : Auto(1/8 - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
  • Smart Zoom® Technology : 5M:Approx.4.2x(Total), 3M:Approx.5.3x(Total), VGA:Approx.17x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.5.7x(Total)
  • Total Zoom : 6x

Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Flash Range: ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5 - Approx.3.0m (Approx. .16' - Approx. 9.84')(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5m (Approx. .16'-Approx.4.92') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 6.0 m(Approx. 19.69')(W) / Approx. 3.0 m (Approx. 9.84')(T)
Flash Specs:
  • Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.0m(Approx. .16' - Approx. 9.84')(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5m (Approx. .16'-Approx.4.92') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 6.0 m(Approx. 19.69')(W) / Approx. 3.0 m (Approx. 9.84')(T)
  • Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Focal Length: 6.2-18.6mm
Aperture: Auto (F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto (F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps)
Image Capture Specs:
  • Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79 mm) Super HADTM CCD
  • Megapixel : 10.1MP
  • Recording Media : 12MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DuoTM Media, optional Memory Stick PRO DuoTM Media.
  • Burst Mode : Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100 shots)
  • Color Mode(s) : Normal / Sepia / B&W
  • Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer : No
  • Erase/Protect : No
  • Image Stabilization : Digital
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
  • Memory Stick PROTM 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
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow
  • Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
  • Still Image Mode(s) : Normal, Burst
  • White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash
  • AF Illuminator Light : No
  • Histogram Display : Yes
  • In-Camera Editing : Trimming, Red Eye Correction
  • Movie Mode(s) : 320(QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.30fps)
  • Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
  • PictBridge Compatible : Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

Power Specs:
  • Battery Capacity : Approx. 145 minutes / Approx. 290 images
  • Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BK1

Monitor Specs:
  • LCD : 2.7" LCD1 (230K Pixels)
  • Viewfinder : No

Interface Specs:
  • Audio/Video Output(s) : Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable
  • USB Port(s) : Yes -supports USB 2.0

Exposure Controls: Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step

Additional Specs:
Weights and Measurements
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 3/4" (91.0mm x 54.5mm x 18.7mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 3.8oz (108g)
Processor
  • BIONZTM Engine : No
Control
  • ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Hardware
  • Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspheric elements)
  • Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
Service and Warranty Information
  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor

What's In The Box:
  • Rechargeable Battery - NP-BK1
  • Picture Motion Browser
  • CD-ROM
  • Battery Charger - BC-CSK / BC-CSKA
  • Dedicated A/V Cable
  • Note: Memory Stick DUO™ Media or adaptors are not included.
  • Wrist Strap
  • Dedicated USB Cable


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