Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 (silver)

Description: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 is a 7.2-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $380.

Pros: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 0.9 in thickness, which is thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.6 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DSC-T50

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Color Silver
• Weight 4.6 oz
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Body Material Metal

• Main Features

• Resolution 7.2 megapixels
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
• Sensor resolution 7.2 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution 7,201,000 pixels
• Total Pixels 7,410,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 1000, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 100
• Digital Zoom 2 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs High sensitivity, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Hi-speed shutter, Snow, Fireworks
• Special effects Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
• Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
• Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
• White Balance Automatic, Presets
• White Balance Presets Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
• Digital video format MPEG VX
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Continuous Shooting Speed 1.1 frames per second=1.3 frames per second
• Color support Color
• Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 56 MB )
• Floppy Drive None
• Flash memory - Integrated
• Memory soldered size 56 MB
• Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.33 mm - 19 mm - F/3.5-4.3
• Focal Length 6.33 mm - 19 mm
• Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
• Additional Features Cropping an image, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, DPOF support, Audio recording, PictBridge support, RGB primary color filter, Digital noise reduction, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, Direct print, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Touch-screen control, Digital image rotation, Auto power save

• Camera Flash

• Effective Flash Range 4 in - 19.7 ft
• Type Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective flash range 4 in - 19.7 ft
• Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
• Mounting Built-in
• Resolution 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Technology Electret condenser
• Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

• Lens Systems

• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Type Zoom lens
• Focal length 6.33 mm - 19 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
• Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 1-50cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.3
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens construction 9 : 11
• Features Aspherical lens

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
• Included Accessories Stylus, Wrist strap
• Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.1 or later
• Peripherals USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1220 mAh ( Included )

• Software

• Type Sony Picture Motion Browser, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package

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  Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T50 (black)

  Price: $216.99 - $609.33

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, 56 MB - Integrated

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 (red)

  Price: $240.99

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, - Integrated

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 (silver)

  Price: $587.00

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, - Integrated

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• 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