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Sony Cybershot DSC-W55, 7.2 Megapixel, 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)

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Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 Digital Camera (Silver)

Features
Specifications

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 Digital Camera is a compact, pocket-sized and durable camera that incorporates a 7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD image Sensor which achieves a high ISO1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting, and a precision 3x zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to produce beautiful images. This high performance camera also features quick start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life of up to 380 shots on a full charge of the Lithium ion battery.

Use either the traditional, eye-level viewfinders or the large 2.5-inch LCD screen to frame your shots. Although the camera is loaded with great features, it is still incredibly easy to use. The camera has a range of pre-programmed scene modes so you'll get good images - even in difficult shooting situations, and it also incorporates a function guide and resolution guide to assist you in selecting the right settings for your photography needs.

• 7.2 MP Super HAD CCD: The advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD of the DSC-W55 provides 7.2 megapixels of resolution for images with detail and definition to make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. Furthermore, The Super HAD CCD allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise

• Carl Zeiss 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design: The top-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens provides a 3x optical zoom to bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition. There is also a 14X Smart Zoom feature that intelligently "crops into" the central portion of your photo, and a 2x Digital Zoom to provide even further flexibility in framing and shooting your images.

• Large 2.5" LCD Screen and Optical Viewfinder: The DSC-W55 includes a large, 2.5" LCD screen for composing shots, checking results, sharing your photos on location and reading camera setup menus, and the display is bright enough to be viewable even in full sunlight. The camera also includes a zoom viewfinder for when more precision image framing is called for.

• High Sensitivity Mode and Clear RAW NR: With high sensitivity of ISO1000, the DSC-W55 can produce images shots in low light that have plenty of image detail, making it great for birthday parties, indoor gatherings and candid portraits. In addition, the Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.

• 56MB Internal Memory and Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience: The DSC-W55 allows you to capture a large number of images without a memory card, making it great for traveling and candid snapshots. However, the camera also has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately), that can support capacities of up to 8GB to store literally thousands of images.

• Convenient Photo Modes, Color Modes & Fast Burst Mode: The DSC-W55 includes several convenient photo modes to choose from including Auto, Program Auto, and Scene Selections for Twilight, Portrait, Landscape, and other shooting environments. The camera also includes creative color modes (Natural, Rich, Monochrome, Sepia) and a fast burst capability for action photos.

• MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode: The DSC-W55 lets you capture VGA (640 x 480) video clips with sound at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second, with the clip length length limited only by the capacity of your media.

• Function and Resolution Guides: An on-screen Function Guide makes it easy to learn the camera functions by providing a simple text explanation of each camera setting, right on the LCD screen, and the resolution guide is helpful when deciding on the best resolution to select for the desired print size.

• Stamina Battery Power: The included rechargeable NP-BG1 Lithium Ion Battery provides sufficient power to capture up to 380 shots on a full charge. That's enough power to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation without needing to recharge.

• Includes Picture Motion Browser Software: The supplied software makes it easy to upload, organize and search photos on your PC, and provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Ultra-Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD CCD

Effective Resolution: 7.2 million pixels

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB Output

Color Modes: Natural, Rich, Sepia, Black & White

Image File Formats: JPEG (Fine/Standard)

Recorded Resolution: 7MP (3072 x 2304)
3:2 (3072 x 2048)
5MP (2592 x 1944)
3MP (2048 x 1536)
2MP (1632 x 1224)
VGA (640 x 480)

Video Recording: MPEG Movie Mode with Audio
MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps)
MPEG VX Standard (640x480 at 16fps)
Video Mail (160x112 at 8fps)
MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Clip Length limited only by available memory

Audio Recording: Yes

Optics

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups with 3 Aspheric Elements)

Optical Zoom: 3x

Lens Focal Length: 6.3mm -18.9mm (38mm - 114mm equivalent)

Digital Zoom: 2x
Up to 14x Smart Zoom (VGA)

Minimum Focus Distance: 0.8" (2cm)

Maximum Aperture: f2.8-5.4

Optical Image Stabilization: No

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount: 30mm with VAD-WB Lens Adaptor

Focus Control

Focus Type: Contrast Detect AF with AF Illuminator

Focus Modes: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF

Focus Range: Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity
Macro: 0.8" (2cm) - infinity

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1000)

Shutter Type: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Shutter Speed: 1-1/2000 seconds

Aperture Range: f2.8-5.4 - f/7.1-13.0

Exposure Metering: Multi-Pattern Measuring

Exposure Modes: Auto, Program Auto, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Increments)

White Balance Modes: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash

Scene Modes: Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch)

Effective Flash Range: 0.5' (0.2m) - 12.7' (3.9m)

External Flash Connection: No

External Flash Control: Not Applicable

Performance

Start-Up Time: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Shutter Lag: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Time Between Shots: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Burst Capability: 1.1 fps up to 4 shots (7.2MP JPEG fine)
1.3 fps up to 64 shots (VGA JPEG std.)

Self Timer: 10 seconds or 2 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: No

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: 56MB

Compatible Memory Cards: Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
(up to 8GB)

Recording Capacity: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Battery Type: NP-BG1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack

Power Adapter: AC-LS5K Portable AC Adapter (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.05 via Multi-connector

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge)

Remote Control: No

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL) via Multi-connector

Web-Cam Capable: No

System & Software Requirements: Microsoft Windows Me, 2000, XP
Macintosh OS 9.1- 9.2; OS X (10.0-10.4)

Display

Viewfinder: Optical zoom viewfinder

LCD Display: 2.5" TFT Color LCD (115,000 Pixels)

Language Options: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish

Playback Options: Full frame, Thumbnail, Playback zoom (5x), Resize, Trim, Slideshow, Slideshow with music, Video playback (with sound)

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.3 x 3.5 x 0.9" (57 x 89 x 23 mm)

Weight: 4.2 oz (116 g) without battery

What's in the Box

Sony Cybershot DSC-W55, 7.2 Megapixel, 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)

NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

BC-CSG Battery Charger

USB Multi-connector Cable

A/V Multi-connector Cable

Wrist Strap

Software CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser 2.0, USB Driver)

User Guide

1-Year Sony U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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