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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (black)

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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSC-W290/B

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (black)

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.

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"This is a AMAZING camera! I recommend 100%!"

by AustinTierney on May 30, 2009

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"Jewel of a little camera"

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"Warning! Soft photos!"

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Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: DSC-W290/B

General
Product Type Digital camera - Compact
Width 3.9 in
Depth 0.9 in
Height 2.2 in
Weight 6.1 oz
Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
Resolution 12.1 megapixels
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Digital Zoom 2 x
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Gourmet, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Underwater, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
Special Effects Retro, Sepia, Vivid, Fisheye, Happy face, Soft Focus, Radial blur, Cross filter, Black & White, Partial color, Unsharp masking
Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
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.
Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
Exposure Metering Multi-segment
Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Face Detection Yes
White Balance Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Underwater, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
Still Image Format JPEG
TV Tuner None
Video Capture 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory 11 MB Flash - Integrated
Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Integrated Memory 11 MB
Floppy Drive None
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 - 20 ft
Features AF illuminator
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 5 mm - 25 mm - F/3.3-5.2
Focal Length 5 mm - 25 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 140 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
Lens Aperture F/3.3-5.2
Optical Zoom 5 x
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Lens Construction 7 group(s) / 9 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 Direct print, Face detection, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, 16:9 widescreen mode, In-camera red-eye fix, USB 2.0 compatibility, 720p HD movie recording, Digital noise reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Blink Detection technology, Smile Detection technology
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type None
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Format 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type None

Microphone
Type Microphone - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
Connector Type 1, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HD component output
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.5
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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 Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

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