Check out the Dell Store on CNETManufacturer: Sony Part number: DSCW70
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CNET editors' rating:
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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 26 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70
price range: $499.95
The ultracompact Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 is a competent snapshooter, but its cheaper, lower-resolution siblings, the DSC-W30 and DSC-W50, are better values.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 26 reviews
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
by muktar6 on May 29, 2006
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Very Surprised at "Editor's Rating""
by fochrist1 on July 23, 2006
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"REC PHOTOGRAPHERS - GOOD BUY"
by Spoo07 on August 17, 2006
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Excellent camera, great for every day, heavy use."
by Stojio on July 13, 2006
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"had it for one day and made me never want a sony again"
by hopeyfix on March 26, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSCW70
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. Having video capture capability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Body Material Metal
Main Features
- Resolution 7.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 7,400,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 7,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 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
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 2 steps in 1/3 EV step
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG-1
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 58 MB Flash
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Integrated Memory 58 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 3072 x 2304
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
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.2
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Multi-picture burst, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 115,000 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 Drivers & Utilities, Sony Cyber-shot Viewer
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BG1
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
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 1.4
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.9
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 1.4
- CNET Labs Wake up time 2.2
Product series
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Price: $499.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 58 MB
Accessories
- Sony LCM WA - semi-soft case for digital photo camera
- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
- Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 1GB
- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 512MB
- Epson PictureMate Express Edition
- Sony VAD WB - lens adapter
- Sony LCM WA - semi-soft case for digital photo camera
- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
- Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 1GB
- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 512MB
- Epson PictureMate Express Edition
- Sony VAD WB - lens adapter
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
