Review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
A Review includes a User Report and full image analysis. (more)
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| Model Name: | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DSC-W80 |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $249.99 |
| Street Price: | $179.99 |
| Date Available: | 2007-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 5.5 oz (155 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Size: | 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. (91 x 58 x 23 mm) |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480, 320x240 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 30, 30 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 7.40 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/2.5" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Effective Megapixels: | 7.20 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 14x Smart Zoom |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 4 - infinity cm 1.6 - infinity in |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - 8(W), f/5.2 - 14.8(T) |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 115,000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 5.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1 - 1/1600 |
| Exp Adj Range (EV): | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: W:0.6-10.8 ft (0.2-3.3m) T:1.3-5.9 ft (0.4-1.8m) |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
| Memory Included (MB): | 31.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| CCD Raw Format: | No |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG1 |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: | HD 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle |
| Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser v2.0, Music Transfer , USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Notes & Features: | Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Cross Filter, Partial Color Filter, Red-eye Correction, Trimming). |
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