Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black)
The Sony Cybershot DSC- W300 Digital Camera is a compact, pocket-sized and durable camera that incorporates an 13.6-megapixel Super HAD CCD image Sensor which achieves a high sensitivity up to ISO 6400 for low-light shooting, and a precision 3x zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with an equivalent focal length of 35
The smile shutter mode automatically captures an image when your subject smiles - without having to press the shutter and you can even prioritize the camera to capture photos only when a specific face is smiling. The camera also includes Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows. Plus, 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.
To frame your shots, you can use either the traditional, eye-level viewfinders or the large 2.7-inch LCD screen, and the bright LCD makes it easy to review and share your images. Although the camera is loaded with great features, it is still incredibly easy to use. This high performance camera also features quick start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life with the ability to take over 300 shots on a full charge of the Lithium-ion battery. To view your images in 1080i high-definition resolution, you can connect the camera to a compatible HDTV sets via an optional HD component cable or optional HD Cyber-shot Station cradle.
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| Camera Type | Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.7" 13.9 Megapixel Super HAD CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 13.6 Megapixel |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB output |
| Color Modes | Real, Normal, Vivid, Sepia, Black & White |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
13.4M - 4224 x 3168 (4:3) 11.9M - 4224 x 2816 (3:2) 10.0M - 4224 x 2376 (16:9) 8.0M - 3264 x 2448 (4:3) 5.0M - 2592 x 1944 (4:3) 3.0M - 2048 x 1536 (4:3) 2.1M - 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 0.3M - 640 x 480 (4:3) |
| Video Recording |
MPEG Movie Mode with Audio MPEG VX Fine (640 x 480 @ 30fps) MPEG VX Standard (640 x 480 @ 16fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 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 (Up to 25x Smart Zoom at VGA resolution) |
| Lens Focal Length | 7.6 - 22.8mm (35 - 105mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 2x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.9" (10cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-5.5 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No (37mm with optional Adapter Ring) |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detect AF with AF illuminator |
| Focus Modes | 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 7.0 m, Unlimited Distance) |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 3.9" (10cm) - infinity Semi Manual: 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 7.0 m or Unlimited selectable |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) Extra High Sensitivity (ISO 6400) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/2000 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-5.5 - f/16.0 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-Pattern Measuring |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
| Scene Modes | Beach, Extra High-speed Burst, Extra High Sensitivity, Fireworks, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Movie, High Sensitivity, Smile Shutter, Underwater |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch, Red-eye Reduction) |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.6' (0.2 m) - 19.4' (5.5 m) @ Auto ISO |
| 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 |
Standard Burst: 1.9fps up to 100 frames Extra High-speed Burst: 5fps up to 100 frames (3M resolution only) |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds & 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 15MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Memory Stick DUO Memory Stick PRO DUO (up to 16GB) |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.6v) |
| Power Adapter | AC-LS5K Portable AC Adapter (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output |
Yes (NTSC, PAL) HDTV output with optional cable/cradle |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2; OS X (10.0-10.5) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical Zoom Viewfinder |
| LCD Display | 2.7" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, French, Spanish |
| Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail, Playback zoom (5x), Resize, Trim, Slideshow, Slideshow with music, Video playback (with sound), In-camera image editing (Red-eye reduction, soft edge filter, cross filter, partial color filter, fish-eye filter, trimming, retro, radial blur, unsharp masking, Happy Face) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.7 x 1.1" (59 x 95 x 27mm) |
| Weight | 5.5 oz (155g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Large clear LCD (10)
- Simple controls (9)
- Easy to keep clean (8)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Strong construction (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun (10)
- Travel (9)
- Family photos (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
it easy, pratical, good and modern. It´s also perfect for dark places and museuns.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Has a viewfinder
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
I usually shoot with a Nikon D200 but wanted a camera to fit in my pocket for those times when I couldn't take a full size camera.
I tried some other small cameras but their lens quality and compression ratio caused the pictures to be of poor quality.
This camera takes nice clear photos. The lag time is vary short and the lens is sharp.
I recommend it as a quality pocket take-a-long camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Decent Picture Quality
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Low light can look grainy
- Motion Sensitive Blur
- Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
I've owned mine for several months. Over all I like the camera... There are soo many settings though and sometimes pictures in the wrong mode can look grainy due to poor lighting. If you are looking for the super Zoom camera this is not it. The zoom is decent for normal Photos just not the distant scene views, This is your basic high mega pixel pocket camera.
Great for take along. Shutter speed is really fast to capture Kids smiles. Sometimes fast movements cause blurriness though. Bottom Line for price it is a decent buy.
Overall although some cons there are Pros that make up the difference. I have a feeling me as an amature camera man i feel I might not be using the full potential. I intend to find out and will keep you posted.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
Excellent quality and easy to use. Combined with Swarovski 85HD spotting scope for digiscoping with excellent results.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
We take holiday and party digital pictures. The camera is very easy to use. Everything is logical, and the performance is great. There are very advanced features, but the camera performes very good even if there is very little light.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
The best of digital cameras.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Clear pictures
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Stabilizes images
- Video with sound
Cons
- Average Lag Time
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
I just purchased this camera last month and used it on two personal vacations. It has been great. For a point and shoot, it takes phenomenal pictures. I just uploaded a photo to my desktop, and the detail is just incredible (thanks to the 13.6 megapixels). The battery life seems appropriate- I think I charged it after about 5 days of casual use. I think there have been critiques regarding the flash, but I haven't encountered any problems. Overall, I think that it is a fabulous camera for someone who wants a point and shoot with some extra features and quality.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
The camera records what my eyes see of interesting
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
For the price I think this is an excellent digital point and shoot camera. It has a large screen and takes high resolution (13 mg) pictures. It's easy to use. The only problem I have is that it did not come with a memory stick so you have to buy one before you can use the camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Manual Controls
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
- Very good in low light
Cons
- SHORT BATTERY LIFE
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
A well built, solid pocket camera. Very versatile including manual controls. Has image stabilization. Takes good pictures up to ISO 1600 and acceptable pictures up to ISO 6400. The only negative is the relatively short battery life.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Weak Flash
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera (Black):
I finally decided that I needed to buy a pocketable digital camera to go along with my D300 and Contax G2s(film cameras). I had handled the DSC-W200 belonging to a friend, loved the build quality, loved the simplicity of the menus and controls, and I was equally impressed with the DSC-W300. I plan on using this at ISO 80 & 100, knowing that at 13mp and small sensor, higher ISOs will be filled with noise. So far, in good lighting conditions, I'm very impressed with the crisp, clear results. It's start-up time and shutter lag are very minimal, another surprise for me.
Weak point...the flash is tiny and weak, and the dreaded red-eye is a given. So, I keep the flash off and use it in generally good light, so the weak flash isn't an issue.
Overall, a very nice, tiny digicam for those moments when you can't take the "big guns" with you.
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What's in the Box
- NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- BC-CSG Battery Charger
- A/V and USB Multi-connector Cables
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser 2.0, USB Driver)
- User Guide
- 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty
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