Sony DSC-W230/R User manual

DSC-W230/R
Cyber -shot® Digital Still Camera
The Sony ® Cyber - shot ® DSC - W230 combines point - and - shoot ease - of - use with advanced features in a
sophisticated, compact design. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) can recognize five different
scene conditions and automatically adjust camera settings, and Face Detection technology detects
up to eight faces and captures them naturally. In addition, Optical SteadyShot™image stabilization
helps to reduce blur for crisp, clear images.
12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™CCD
Image Sensor:
A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super
HAD™CCD image sensor helps you
capture gorgeous images with superb
contrast and clarity down to the finest
detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can
create stunning, photo -quality prints up
to A3+ (13x9” ) size, or crop your images
and still come away with high
resolution shots.
Carl Zeiss ® Vario- Tessar ® Lens with 4x
Optical Zoom:
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario- Tessar ® 4x optical zoom lens
brings distant subjects closer for great
outdoor, sports, and travel photos.
30mm wide angle lens:
A wide angle lens (30mm-120mm)
shows more of the scene you're
shooting, helping you capture more
complete images when shooting
indoor group portraits, expansive
landscapes, or architectural scenes.
3.0" Clear Photo LCD™display (230k
pixels):
Generous 3.0 ”(230K pixels) Clear
Photo LCD™display features sharp,
natural color that makes it easy to
compose shots, read menus, and view
photos, even in bright sunlight.
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BIONZ ™image processor:
The BIONZ ™image processor delivers
the high resolution and fast
performance you expect from a Sony®
digital camera.
Auto Mode:
Auto Mode automatically adjusts
exposure and white balance settings for
better pictures, and can be enhanced
further with a simple change in the
settings menu. When Intelligent Scene
Recognition (iSCN) and Face Detection
are activated in Auto Mode, the
camera goes a step further,
automatically adjusting to scene
conditions and capturing faces
naturally. Whether you ’re shooting
landscapes, capturing playground
action, or taking pictures at a birthday
party or wedding shower, the intuitive
Auto Mode will optimize your camera’ s
settings to help ensure you come away
with a great shot.
Intelligent Scene Recognition:
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN)
Mode automatically detects five
different types of scenes conditions
(Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight,
Twilight Portrait, and Twilight using a
Tripod ) and within 1/30th of a second
selects the appropriate camera
settings:. iSCN has 2 modes: Auto and
Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera
takes a single shot using the optimal
settings. In Advance Mode, the camera
takes a photo with the standard
automatic settings and, in difficult
lighting (low light or back light)
immediately takes a second photo
with optimized setting so you can
chose which to keep.
Face Detection technology:
Face Detection technology detects up
to eight individual faces and controls
flash, focus, exposure, and white
balance to deliver accurate, natural
skin tones with reduced red -eye for
beautiful images of family and friends.
Face Detection technology can even
distinguish between children and
adults, so you can prioritize the
camera’ s focus on children in the scene
for clear images of their memorable
moments.
Smile Shutter ™technology:
The popular Smile Shutter™technology
automatically detects and captures a
smiling face. Simply activate by
pressing the Smile Shutter button and
the camera will capture a smile the
moment it happens. You can also
select subject priority (Adult or Child
Priority or touch subject on screen) and
indicate the degree of Smile Detection
Sensitivity to high (small smile),
medium (laugh) or low (grin). Smile
Shutter also makes a great substitute for
the self timer. Just smile once everyone
is ready, and the camera will
automatically capture the shot.
Double Anti-blur Solution:
The combination of Optical
SteadyShot™image stabilization and
High ISO sensitivity helps compensate
for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and
allows flash- free shooting to preserve
the mood.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Optical SteadyShot™image
stabilization:
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200):
Convenient Photo Modes:
Easy Shooting Mode:
Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard
and Plus:
Function Guide:
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode:
16:9 High Resolution Mode:
Memory Stick Duo™Media
Convenience:
Stamina® Battery Power:
In-Camera Retouching Tools:
HDTVCompatibility:

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Specifications
General
Megapixel: 12.1MP
Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™CCD
Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional
Memory Stick Duo™Media, optional Memory Stick
PRO Duo™Media
Convenience
White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1
(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural
White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day
White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash /
Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater
1, Underwater 2, Flash)
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to
support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™media
capacity; does not support Access Control security
function.
Still Image Mode(s): Normal / Burst / Bracket Exposure
(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off
Burst Mode: Approx.1.8 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
Date/Time Stamp: Available in the included PMB
software.
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes
Color Mode(s): Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B & W
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Standard / Off / Plus
Scene Mode(s): Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High
Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap /
Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks /
Underwater / Gourmet
Image Stabilization: Optical
Convenience Features
Histogram Display: Yes
Real Imaging Processor™Technology: BIONZ
AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes
NightShot® Infrared System: No
NightFraming System: No
Clear RAW NR: Yes
Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG
VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™media),
MPEG VX Standard (640x480 at 16fps), Presentation
(320 x 240 at 8.3fps)
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of
inactivity)
In-Camera Editing: Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft
Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter /
Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces
Inputs and Outputs
Accessory Terminal: Multi connector
Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0
HD Output: Yes (1080i) -With optional accessory cable
(VMC-HD2).
Hardware
LCD: 3.0" Clear Photo LCD (230,400 Pixels)
Viewfinder: No
Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3
aspheric elements)
Microphone/Speaker: Mono / Mono
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario -Tessar®
Operating Conditions
Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: Approx.0.2-Approx.3.9m
(Approx.0.66' -Approx.12.8')(W) / Approx.0.5-
Approx.1.9m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.6.23')(T),
ISO3200: up to Approx.7.1m(Approx.23.3')(W) /
Approx.3.9m(Approx.12.8')(T)
Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Optics/Lens
Focal Length: 5.35 - 21.4mm
35mm Equivalent: 30 - 120mm
Focus: 9 -Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi
Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited
distance)
Aperture Range: Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND
Filter) / Program Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND
Filter)
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Shutter Speed: Auto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1 -
1/1,600)
Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Filter Diameter: 46mm(with Lens Adapter)
Smart Zoom® Technology: 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total),
5M:Approx.6.2x(Total),
3M:Approx.7.8x(Total),
VGA:Approx.25x(Total),
16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Optical Zoom: 4x
Macro Mode: Macro On / Auto Macro
Total Zoom: 8x
Face Detection: Yes -8 faces (controls flash, focus,
exposure, white balance, with child / adult subject
priority)
Power
Battery Type: Lithium- Ion NP - BG1
Battery Capacity: Approx. 175 minutes / Approx. 350
images
Software
Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser
Vers 4.2 (Mac not supported)
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® 2000
Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh®
OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1 - 10.5)
Processor
Bionz™Engine: Yes
Control
ISO: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Dimensions
Weight: With Accy(With MSDuo & Supplied Accessories):
5.5oz (156g)
Measurements: W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" (95.2mm
x 56.5mm x 21.8mm)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
NP -BG1 rechargeable battery
BC -CSG battery charger
A/V and USB multi -connector cables
Wrist strap
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2
Note: Memory Stick DUO™Media or adaptors are not
included.
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP- BG1)
GPS Unit
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media (MSX- 512S)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media(MSX-1GST)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media(MSX- 2GS)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media(MSX-M4GS)
Memory Stick Duo™Adaptor (MSAC-M2)
Memory Stick Duo™USB Adptor (MSAC- US40)
Color: Red
UPC Code: 027242757929
Viewable area, measured diagonally.
Shootingathighframerateofupto30framespersecondrequires
MemoryStickPRODuo™ media (sold separately).
HDViewing requires an HD output adapter cable(VMC - MHC2),and
compatible HDTV.
Underaverageconditions;whenfullycharged,actual results may vary
based on camera settings and conditions of use.
CompatibleBRAVIA® HDTV,HDMIorcomponent cable (sold separately)
requiredforPhotoTVHDviewing.Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV
shownvaryaccordingto marketregion.
Eightpreset music tracksstoredininternal memory. Importedmusic
trackscanbeuptofiveminuteslong.WhenusingMusicTransferto
downloadmusic,trackslongerthanfiveminuteswillbereducedto
fiveminutes when uploading to the Cyber - shot ® camera.
RequiresMicrosoft Windows 2000ProfessionalSP4,Windows XP SP2,or
WindowsVista. Not supported by Mac OS.
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inpartwithoutwritten permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber - shot,Xtra
FineLCD, BIONZ, SmileShutter,OpticalSteadyshot, Memory StickPRO
Duo,HDNA,SuperHAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber - shot,SteadyShot,
SmileShutter,Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarksof
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Non - metricweightsand measurements are approximate and may vary.