- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 13.6 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-W300 | DSLR-A550 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $349.99 | $1049.99 |
Street Price: | $859.40 | |
Date Available: | 2008-05-15 | 2009-10-08 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.5 oz
(184 g)
includes batteries |
32.2 oz
(912 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (94 x 59 x 27 mm) |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 13.6 | 14.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.80 microns | 5.16 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 807 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 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) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG, RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.9 | 6.7 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
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Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical) | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 7.6 - 22.8mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/5.5(T) - f/16 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 19x (total) Smart Zoom | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AF | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash WB, One Push/Push Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Smile Shutter, Underwater | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T) | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | |
Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | |
Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal; HD 1080i video out with optional accessory | DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.77 | 0.41 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 19 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.9 | 6.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.42 seconds | 0.18 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.54 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.380 seconds | 0.178 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.77 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Quick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s | |
Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.5 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 9.0 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+ | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face. | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output, 7 fps (AF/AE Locked). |