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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
KEY FEATURES
12.1 megapixels
Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens
2.7 inch LCD
BIONZ image processor
Smile Shutter
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
face detection
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The Sony W220 has many of the same modes and features as its W230 sibling - they even have the same 12.1MP resolution and 4x lens - but the step-down W220 has a slightly smaller 2.7-inch LCD screen and sells for twenty dollars less at $179.

Specifications

ManufacturerSony
TypeCompact
ModelCyber-shot DSC-W220
Model Year2009
Price$179.99
  
Sensor Type1/2.3 type (7.70mm) Super HAD CCD
Total PixelsApprox. 12.1 Megapixels
Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 Megapixels
  
Aspect Ratio16:9
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 Size2.7 inch (Diagonal)
LCD PixelsApprox. 230000 Pixels
LCD Coverage%
  
ISO SensitivityAuto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Meteringmulti-pattern
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 / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash
Fine Tune
Flash SettingsAuto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Flash Range0.2-3.9 m/0.66-12.8 ft (wide), 0.5-1.9m/1.64-6.23 ft (tele) with ISO set to auto
  
Recycling Time
Flash Exposure Compensation
Self TimerYes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Wireless Control
  
Continuous ShootingApprox.1.7 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
Storage Media15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional 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, and Happy Face
Video OutYes via Mutli-Use Connector
Audio OutYes via Mutli-Use Connector
  
Power SourceLithium-Ion NP-BG1
Shooting Capacity
DimensionsW x H x D: 3 3/4
WeightBody: Approx 4.2 oz (118g) / With battery and MSDuo: Approx 5.2 oz (147g)
  
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Shutter SpeedAuto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1