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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
KEY FEATURES
12.1 megapixels
Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom wide lens
3.0 inch LCD
Intelligent Scene Recognition
Smile Shutter
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
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The Sony W230 is a slim and sexy camera that sells for under $200 and still packs great features like 12.1 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD screen, and optical image stabilization on its 4x lens.

Specifications

ManufacturerSony
TypeCompact
ModelCyber-shot DSC-W230
Model Year2009
Price$199.99
  
Sensor Type1/2.3 type (7.70mm) Super HAD CCD
Total PixelsApprox. 12.1 Megapixels
Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 Megapixels
  
Aspect Ratio16:9, 4:3
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal Length5.35-21.4mm
Optical Zoom Range4x
  
Digital Zoomx
Focusing Range0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance
ApertureAuto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter)
Autofocus System9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus
  
ViewfinderN/A
LCD MonitorClear Photo LCD
LCD Size3.0 inch (Diagonal)
LCD PixelsApprox. 230400 Pixels
LCD Coverage%
  
ISO SensitivityAuto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Meteringmulti-pattern metering
Exposure Control MethodAuto, Easy, Program Auto, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater, Gourmet
Exposure CompensationPlus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  
White Balance SettingsAuto / Daylight / Cloudy /White Fluorescent Lighting/ Natural White Fluorescent Lighting/ Day White Fluorescent Lighting/ Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash)
Fine Tune
Flash SettingsAuto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Flash Range0.2-3.9 meters/ 0.66-12.8 feet (wide), 0.5-1.9 meters / 1.64-6.23 feet (tele) set to ISO auto
  
Recycling Time
Flash Exposure Compensation
Self TimerYes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Wireless Control
  
Continuous ShootingApprox.1.8 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
Storage Media15MB internal memory, Memory Stick Duo media, Memory Stick Pro Duo media
File FormatJPEG
JPEG Compression Mode
  
Playback Modes
Editing OptionsTrimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces; color modes (normal, vivid, sepia, black and white)
Video OutYes via Mutli-Use Connector, optional HD accessory cable
Audio OutYes via Mutli-Use Connector
  
Power SourceLithium-Ion NP-BG1
Shooting CapacityApprox. 350 images
DimensionsW x H x D: 3 3/4
WeightWith MSDuo & Supplied Accessories: 5.5oz (156g)
  
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Shutter SpeedAuto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1 - 1/1,600)