Find the perfect gift for everyoneManufacturer: Sony Part number: DSCW30
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 6.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 (silver)
price range: $349.95
Want an ultracompact that doesn't sacrifice image quality? This little gem may meet your needs. But don't count on the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W30's ISO 1,000 sensitivity.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
by Thiago Ghiggi on April 8, 2006
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by NotInTheHead on April 20, 2006
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Definitely one of the best pocket digicam in 2006"
by Miata_Driver on July 17, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"TERRIFIC camera that is perfectly priced for the included."
by oxkeithscowgirlxo on May 20, 2006
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"Cheap Camera - Shutter Button Fell Off"
by worldmind on February 14, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSCW30
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights With a slim profile of 0.9 in., this camera fits easily into a pocket or purse. Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 6.6 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 6,183,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,003,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 6 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Landscape, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG-1
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480 - 87 sec - With 32MB built-in memory, MPEG - 320 x 240 - 1362 sec - With 32MB built-in memory
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Integrated Memory 32 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 10 - With 32MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 19 - With 32MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 10 - With 32MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 19 - With 32MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 20 - With 32MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 37 - With 32MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 33 - With 32MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 61 - With 32MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - With 32MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 491 - With 32MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 1920 x 1080 : 33 - With 32MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 1920 x 1080 : 61 - With 32MB built-in memory
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 14 ft
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/2.8-5.2
- Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 2-30cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.2
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 84,960 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software ImageMixer VCD2, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BG1
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.6
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.3
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.7
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 2.1
- CNET Labs Wake up time 1.6
Product series
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 (silver)
Price: $349.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2 in LCD display
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Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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