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Compact camera with 12.1 megapixels and Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom wide angle lens. Together with Intelligent Auto and Optical SteadyShot, taking great pictures is easier than ever.

Don t worry about the right settings

  • It can be hard judging the best camera settings to use in tricky situations like twilight portraits and sun-drenched backlit beach scenes. Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically adjusts exposure and other settings, helping you achieve better-looking results with less effort.

Pack more into every scene

  • Dramatic landscapes, architectural shots, interiors and even family scenes can produce disappointing results when a scene gets cut off at the edges. A wide angle lens lets you pack more into the picture without having to stand further back from the subject.

Beautiful portraits made simple

  • Now it s easy to capture beautiful, smiling portraits of friends and family. Enhanced Face Detection automatically adjusts camera settings for clear, crisp results with natural skin tones. Smile Shutter fires the shutter automatically when your subject smiles to capture those happy moments.

Enjoy the show

  • Here s a great way to add an extra dimension to enjoying your precious pictures and clips. View colourful, dynamic ‘slideshows’ on the camera screen, with exciting transitions and a choice of music tracks. Or connect to your HD television for a view of the big picture.

The camera that thinks it s a camcorder

  • Left your camcorder behin Don t worry: now you can capture crisp, clear HD movie clips at an incredible 30 frames per second for smooth, clear action. Watch the results on your BRAVIA television: you’ll be amazed by the quality, detail and colour.

Key Features

  • 12.1 Mega Pixels
  • Intelligent Auto mode
  • Double Anti-Blur Technology
  • 28mm Wide Angle Lens
  • 2.7 inch Clear Photo LCD Screen
  • 5x Optical Zoom

Specifications

  • Gross Pixels Approx. 12.4 Mega Pixels
  • Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 Mega Pixels
  • Processor BIONZ
  • Sensor Type 1/2.3 inch Super HAD CCD
  • Optical Zoom 5x
  • Precision Digital Zoom Approx. 10x
  • Smart Zoom 8M: Approx. 6.1x, 5M: Approx. 7.7x, 3M: Approx. 9.8x, VGA: Approx. 31.0x, 16:9: Approx. 10.0x

Lens

  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
  • F Number 3.3 – 5.2
  • Focal Length f = (35mm Conversion) 5 – 25mm (28 – 140mm)
  • Auto Focus Range W: Approx. 10cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 50cm to Infinity
  • Macro Auto Focus Range W: Approx. 10cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 50cm to Infinity

LCD/ Viewfinder

  • LCD Screen Size (inches) 2.7
  • LCD Total Dots Number 230.400
  • LCD Monitor Type TFT
  • Auto Bright Monitoring YES
  • LCD Field of View (%) 100
  • Optical Viewfinder NO
  • Electrical Viewfinder NO

Internal Memory

  • Approx. 11MB
  • Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Photo Mode

  • Photo Mode Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Smile Shutter, Scene Selection
  • Scene Selection Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / High Sensitivity / Underwater / Gourmet
  • Still Image Size 12M 4,000 x 3,000
  • Still Image Size 8M 3,264 x 2,448
  • Still Image Size 5M 2,592 x 1,944
  • Still Image Size 3M 2,048 x 1,536
  • Still Image Size VGA 640 x 480
  • Still Image Size 3:2 Mode 11M(4,000 x 2,672)
  • Still Image Size 16:9 Mode 9M(4,000 x 2,248) / 2M(1,920 x1,080)
  • Movie Recording Mode (720p Fine) 1280 x 720, 30fps, Approx.9Mbps
  • Movie Recording Mode (720p Standard) 1280 x 720, 30fps, Approx.6Mbps
  • Movie Recording Mode (VGA) 640 x 480, 30fps, Approx.3Mbps

Recording Format

  • JPEG / MPEG4
  • Still Image Recording Mode Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG)

Aperture / Shutter Speed

  • Auto (F3.3 – F8.0) / Program Auto (F3.3 – F8.0)
  • Shutter Speed Auto (2 – 1/1,600) / Program Auto (1 – 1/1,600)
  • NR Slow Shutter Shutter Speed of 1/3sec or slower
  • ISO Sensitivity Setting Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
  • Image Stablizer Optical SteadyShot

Focus Mode

  • Multi-point AF (9 points) / Center-weighted AF / Spot AF / Semi Manual (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited Distance)
  • Auto Focus Mode Intelligent
  • Exposure Compensation Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
  • White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash
  • Underwater White Balance Auto / Underwater 1-2 / Flash
  • Light Metering Multi-Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
  • Auto Focus Illuminator Yes

Flash

  • Flash Mode Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synchro
  • Flash Range ISO Auto: 0.2 – 3.0m (W) / Approx. 0.5 – 1.9m (T), ISO3200: up to 6.1m (W) / 3.9m (T)
  • Flash Level Setting Plus / Minus 1 Step
  • Pre-flash Yes
  • Auto Daylight Syncro Yes
  • Dynamic Range Optimiser Standard / Plus
  • Face Detection Yes
  • Red-eye Reduction Yes

Colour Mode

  • Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
  • Burst Mode Yes
  • Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) Yes

User Interface

  • Self-Timer Yes (10sec / 2sec / off)
  • Auto Review Yes
  • Mode Dial Yes
  • Index Playback Yes
  • Playback Moving Image Mode Yes (1280 x 720 (Fine) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) / VGA)
  • Slide Show Playback Yes (HD / SD)
  • Slide Show Effect Transition Effect (Simple / Active / Nostalgic / Stylish), Music (4 Tunes)
  • Trimming / Resize / Playback Zoom Yes / Yes (Multi-resizing) / 8x
  • Image Rotation / Divide (MPEG) / Cue & Review Yes / No / Yes
  • Hand Shake Alert Yes
  • LCD Brightness Setting Yes
  • Speaker Volume Control Yes
  • Internal Memory Full Data Copy (to Memory Stick) Yes
  • Multi-use Terminal Yes (AV / USB / DC)
  • USB Connecting Auto / Mass Storage / PTP, MTP / PictBridge

Other Features

  • Tripod Receptacle Yes
  • Battery Remaining Indicator Yes
  • Exposure Warning Indicator Yes
  • Histogram Indicator Yes
  • Disk / Memory Stick Remaining Indicator Yes
  • Quick Response
  • Start-up Approx. 1.6sec
  • Shutter Time Lag Approx. 0.3sec
  • Release Time Lag Approx. 0.012sec
  • Burst Speed (Maximum) Approx. 1.8 fps
  • Burst Interval (Minimum) Approx. 0.57sec

Jacks

  • Multi use Terminal with HD YES
  • Multi use Terminal YES
  • AV Out NO
  • Digital I/O (USB) NO
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed YES

Power

  • Battery NP-BG1
  • Stamina (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in normal shooting condition 330 shots, 165min (CIPA standard with LCD screen on)

Physical Description

  • Dimensions (W x H x D) 97.6 x 56.6 x 22.6mm
  • Weight Approx. 135g (Body), Approx. 164g (With Accessories)

Warranty: 1 Year Company Provided

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Manufacturer: Sony SKU: SKU001507