Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black)
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Digital Camera is a full-featured, pocket-sized camera built around an incredible 12.1 megapixel image sensor, a precision 4x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Zoom Lens, and an easy to use suite of in-camera optimization and editing tools. From family gatherings at home to a night on the town with friends, the W220 produces consistently beautiful photographs with rich color and stunning detail.
Frame all of your memories with the bright, wide-view 2.7" LCD. High ISO shooting (up to ISO 3200) combined with Sony's acclaimed Super SteadyShot Optical image stabilizer compensates for hand shake and produces stellar photos--even in low-light. The newly optimized Smile Shutter Mode automatically captures an image when your subject smiles--without the need to press the shutter button. You can adjust Smile Shutter sensitivity and even prioritize your subjects in a group photo using the intuitive menu system.
The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 also includes Sony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows. Advanced Scene Recognition carefully matches your shooting scenario with one of five pre-programmed settings. All of these technologies combine to bring you the very best in imaging quality in a compact, easy to use package.
- Advanced Scene Recognition
- Concentrate on your subjects--let the camera handle the pictures. Sony's Advanced Scene Recognition feature analyzes your shooting situation and automatically optimizes your photo with one of five programmed scene modes. Great pictures are as easy as point and shoot!
- Smile Shutter Technology
- Simply select the Smile Shutter option from the camera menu. The W220 automatically detects a smiling subject and takes a picture at the peak of the smile. It's easy to adjust the Smile Sensitivity Detection and even select an individual subject. Never miss a photo of a smiling friend or family member again.
- Advanced Face Detection
- Using Advanced Face Detection Technology, the Cyber-shot W220 can easily identify up to eight individual faces. Camera settings such as exposure, focus, and white balance are automatically optimized for brilliant portraits with natural skin tones and exceptional quality.
- In-Camera Photo Editing
- With 10 in-camera retouching tools at your disposal, you can give all of your photos a professional look without using a computer. Tools include: Trimming, Red Eye Correction, Unsharp Masking, Soft Focus Filter, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Radial Blur, Retro, and Happy Face.
- Image Stabilization and High ISO Sensitivity
- By combining Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity (up to 3200), the W220 performs exceptionally well in any low-light situation. From evening landscapes to dark restaurants, the W220 adjusts for brightness, compensates for hand shake, and preserves the intimacy of the moment.
- Easy Organization
- Now you can manage your camera's photo library without a computer. Sony's built-in Image Management software allows you to intuitively sort your images by event, calendar date, and favorites.
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| Camera Type | Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.4MP, Recorded: 12.1MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG, MPEG |
| File Size | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 5.35-21.40mm f/2.8-7.1 (35mm film equivalent: 30-120mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 4x, Digital: 2x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range | 1.64' (.5m) - infinity |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | 46mm with Optional Lens Adapter |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO: 100-3200 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/1600 - 1 sec |
| Metering | Multi Pattern |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | 1.7fps Continuous Shooting |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | Up to 12.8' (3.9m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Dedicated Flash System | N/A |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 15MB |
| Memory Card Type | Memory Stick DUO |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: High Res:313 - Low Res:Not Specified |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Video with Audio, NTSC & PAL Output |
| Video Resolution | 640x480 @ 30fps, 640x480 @ 16fps, 320x240 @ 8.3fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 10 Minutes |
| Audio Recording | Audio with Video Only |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 2.7" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Sony multi-connector supporting USB 2.0, A/V, Component Video |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000 Professional, XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Weatherproofing | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Durability | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | AC-LS5K AC Adapter Kit (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.75 x 2.25 x 0.87" (95.2 x 56.5 x 21.8mm) |
| Weight | 4.2 oz (118g) |
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Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (11)
- Large clear LCD (6)
- Good image quality (5)
- Great picture quality (5)
- Compact (4)
Cons
- Short battery life (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (9)
- Travel (9)
- Fun (4)
- Landscape/scenery (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Advice from Brazil: take and enjoy this.
I bought this camera for capturing my own impressions of my first trip to the U.S.. The camera allowed me to take pictures with richeness of details, made possible by the outstanding 12 megapixels...Read complete review
I bought this camera for capturing my own impressions of my first trip to the U.S.. The camera allowed me to take pictures with richeness of details, made possible by the outstanding 12 megapixels resolution, and the far enough 4x optical zoom.
Despite it's my first digital photo device, I found nothing hard-to-use. Both this interface and this buttons are friendly. The battery lasts many time, and transfering my taken pictures to my PC is piece of cake.
I don't know when I'll flight back to the U.S.. But I'm sure what will be my photo device that time!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good to have it if dont have any
Its good product at this price.
Its good product at this price.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Price
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
How you use the product:
Wide variety of use from birthday partes to work related activites.
Things that are great about it: High resolution for the money. Great size for the pocket. All the neccessary features.
Things that aren't so great about it: I have found nothing that makes me feel I made the wrong choice.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
I bought this camera for capturing my own impressions of my first trip to the U.S.. The camera allowed me to take pictures with richeness of details, made possible by the outstanding 12 megapixels resolution, and the far enough 4x optical zoom.
Despite it's my first digital photo device, I found nothing hard-to-use. Both this interface and this buttons are friendly. The battery lasts many time, and transfering my taken pictures to my PC is piece of cake.
I don't know when I'll flight back to the U.S.. But I'm sure what will be my photo device that time!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
My 17-year-old son wanted a camera that he could easily slip into the pocket of his jacket. He wanted something that was user-friendly and fairly sturdy. This camera fits everything he was interested in, and the price was right. We are sold on Sony digital cameras!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
Its good product at this price.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
I have a digital SLR but did not want to lug the thing along to parties and events my wife and I went out to. We were looking for something that would take great photos and fit in her purse.
The photo quality is great and the smile recognition function can be a hoot to play with. However since it is a Sony all of the parts are proprietary so it can get expensive (battery, memory stick, etc).
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
[...] Of course the camera is good too. I bought 4GB memeory card for this camera, it is good for more than 800 photos with 12MP. Battery is good for one day at least, I will say 200-300 photos at normal shoot. of course if you shoot quick and didn't use your screen too look the photos very often, you may have more battery life.Only problem for this camera is processing the photo little slow at some time, i don't know why, but you don't want use this one for sport shooting for sure or you will missing the great shot.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
Very light.Pocket size.
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- No portuguese
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
I bought this one for two people realy differents: one who loves photo and know how to do it well and another one who is scarer about anything eletronic! Guess what? Both are enjoying! The only problem is that the products that you gonna need like the memo card are expensive and I could NOT find any other manufacture besides Sony! (Sorry any mistake....english as second language....)[...]
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
bought the camera for teenager. its easy to use,good picture quality,easy to download and print pictures. She is vey happy with it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
it's a good camera, takes decent pictures, but, not enough features. needed it to have a korean language feature, but, didn't have it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy to use
- Good
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
Very easy to use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is being used as a back up camera. I take it everywhere I go. The best feature is the extreme sharpness of the lens.
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What's in the Box
- NP-BG1 Rechargeable Battery
- BC-CSG Battery Charger
- A/V and USB Multi-connector Cables
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Sony Warranty
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