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Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Sony Digital Cameras > Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U50

Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U50

General
Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U50
Model Number:	DSC-U50
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$250.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2003-10-31
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	No
Tripod Mount Material:	n/a
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	132 g 4.6 oz
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	100 x 40 x 25 mm 3.9 x 1.6 x 1.0 in
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1632x1224, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x112
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	2.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	33 mm
Zoom Ratio:	Non-Zoom
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:	4
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 4.1 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
Optical VF Type:	n/a
Optical VF Accuracy:	n/a
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):	64000
Max Playback Zoom:	5.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings:	5
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	1/8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/2000
Exp Adj Range:
Exp Adj Step Size:
Metering Modes:	Center-weighted
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	1.8
Flash Range Description:	1.7 - 5.9 ft, (0.5 - 1.8m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:	None
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	No
Video Mode Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	None
Included Software:	Unknown
OS Compatibility:
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	8.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	2 x AAA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website