Shoot with style and get close to the action with this feature-rich, 20.1 MP, 26x zoom camera. Keep everything blur-free with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and even capture HD video. This well-rounded handheld has a 3 inch LCD for easy viewing plus built-in editing effects for great results, shot after shot.
20.1 megapixel plus 26x zoom brings detailed subjects close
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
Capture your videos in 720p HD Movie mode
3.0 inch LCD screen for easy viewing and photo editing
Creative shooting with Picture and Beauty effects
Powered by convenient and travel-friendly AA batteries
Take stunning images in Sweep Panorama mode-up to 360 degrees
Advanced Flash illuminates distant subjects for perfect photos
iAuto mode automatically optimizes camera settings
Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologies
20.1 Megapixel plus 26x zoom
A powerful 20.1 megapixel CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 20.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19 inches) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. The 26x zoom Sony lens helps you get much closer to your subjects.
Optical SteadyShot image Stabilization
Sonys Optical Steadyshot image stabilization gives you the freedom to shoot movies even while walking or running.
720p MP4 HD Movie Mode
In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps. Create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac computer. Once transferred to your computer and connected to the internet, you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube.
3.0 inch (460K dots) Clear Photo LCD display
Large 3.0 inch (460K dots) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
Creative shooting with Picture and Beauty effects
Picture Effect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. Beauty Effects allows edits to skin tones, skin smoothing, shine removal, eye widening, and teeth whitening. Beauty Effects can be combined to further enhance the image.
AA battery operation
Powered by convenient and travel-friendly AA batteries which are easy to replace when on-the-go.
Sweep Panorama mode (up to 360 degrees)
Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and up to 360 degree full circle, the camera can take a variety of panoramic shots. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.
Advanced Flash illuminates distant subjects
Advanced Flash allows you to shoot bright, beautifully lit photos. The built in flash reaches farther resulting in brighter subjects in dimly lit rooms or outdoors in the evening.
Intelligent Auto Mode
Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Kids on the playground, landscape shots, a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party; all result in clear images without leaving auto mode.
Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
Specifications:
Camera
Camera Type: High Zoom digital camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor: 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD Sensor
Pixel Gross: 20.4MP
Effective Picture Resolution: 20.1MP
Color Filter System: RGB primary color mosaic filters
Recording
Media Type: optional ?Memory Stick Duo? (No movie recording), optional ?Memory Stick PRO Duo? (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional ?Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo?, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
Still Image Mode: JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: Approx. 20.1 Megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9: 15M(5,184 x 2,920) / 2M(1,920 x 1,080)
Still Image Size 4:3: 20M(5,184 x 3,888) / 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
Panorama Still Image Size: Sweep Panorama:360?(11,520?1,080) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920
Video Format: MP4(AVC/H.264)
Video Mode: 1280x720(Fine)(1,280?720/30fps)/1280x720(Standard)(1,280?720/30fps)/VGA(640?480/30fps)
Audio Format: MP3
Microphone/Speaker: Mono/mono
Optics/Lens
Lens Type: Sony
Aperture: f3.1-5.9
Optical Zoom: 26x
Digital Zoom: 52x
Smart Zoom Technology: 10M Approx.36x / 5M Approx.52x / VGA Approx.210x / 2M(16:9) Approx.70x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Still 16:9: 24-633mm . / Still 4:3: 22.3-580mm / Movie 16:9: 28-748mm/ Movie 4:3: 22.3-580mm
Lens Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)
Minimum Focus Distance: iAuto:AF(W:Approx.20cm(0.66') to Infinity, T:Approx.200cm(6.56') to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.20cm(0.66') to Infinity, T:Approx.200cm(6.56') to Infinity)
Viewfinder
Type: None
LCD Display
LCD Type: 3.0" Clear Photo LCD (460K dots)
Brightness Control: 5(Bright) / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1(Dark)
Histogram: Yes
Grid Display: Yes
Focus Control
AF Modes: Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
AF Illuminator: Auto / Off
Exposure System
Metering Modes: Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Scene Mode(s): High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet mode
D-Range Optimizer: Standard / Plus / Off
ISO: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
White Balance Mode: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set
Drive System
Self-timer: Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
Shutter Speeds: iAuto(2" - 1/1500) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1500) / Manual (30"-1/1500)
Burst Mode: Approx .8 fps at 20.1MP (Maximum 100 shots)
Flash
Flash Modes: Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Flash Coverage: ISO Auto: Approx.0.4m to 6.8m(1 feet 1/3 inches to 22 feet 3 3/4 inches)(W) /Approx.1.5m to 3.6 m(5 feet to 11 feet 9 3/4 inches)(T),ISO3200: up to Approx.13.7 m(45 feet)(W) /Approx.7.2 m(23 feet 7 1/2inches)(T)
Convenience Features
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off
Erase/Protect: Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder, Protect: Single / Select
Power Save Mode: Standard / Max /Off
Advanced Features
Sweep Panorama: Sweep Panorama / Sweep Panorama (360)
Face Detection: 8 Faces
Smile Shutter technology: Yes
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
In-Camera Editing: Retouch / Trimming / Unsharp Masking / Date view
Intelligent Auto: Yes
Tracking Focus: Off / Auto
Blink Detection: Yes
Priority Setting (for Face Detection): (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority)
Picture Effects: Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial color / Soft High-key
Interface
Memory Card Slot: MS Duo and SD/SDHC compatible
SD Output: Composite
USB Port(s): Multi (AV/USB), Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): W x H x D: 4 7/8" x 3 3/8" x 3 1/2" (122.9mm x 83.2mm x 87.2mm)
Weight (Approx.): 15.2 oz. (430g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only): 1 lb. 2.7 oz. (530g)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation): Approx. 1.6W
