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


General
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Model Name:
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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: 4.7 oz
(132 g)
Weight With Batteries?  
Size: 3.9 x 1.6 x 1.0 in.
(100 x 41 x 25 mm)
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

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