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Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120

By arpan ⋅ July 30, 2008 ⋅  Send this to a friend.. ⋅  Print this article. ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Add to Technorati Favorites

Sony launches its new stunning and marvelous featured Cyber-shot DSC-W120. The Sony CyberShot DSC-W120 is a 7.2 Megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera which offers good picture quality, quick performance and broad feature set.The Cyber-shot DSC-W120 comes is attractive and stylish four different versions: black, silver, blue, and pink.It also handles most snap shot situations well but its hard for  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 to impress as as higher-end models.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120  offers smart technology to capture better photos i.e. the W-series cameras is Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when you smiles and face detection technology which can distinguish between the faces of children and adults.The Cyber-shot DSC-W120 is also featured with  Carl Zeiss 4X Optical Zoom Lens, Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos and Super SteadyShot image stabilization up to ISO 3200.

Features:

* 7.2 MP Super HAD CCD
* Carl Zeiss® 4X Optical Zoom Lens
* 2.5” TFT LCD Display
* Face Detection
* Smile Shutter Mode
* Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution
* Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization
* High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) Mode
* Dynamic Range Optimization Standard
* Convenient Photo Modes
* MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
* Automatic Macro Shooting
* 9-Point Auto Focus
* Smart Zoom Feature
* Burst Mode
* Simple Setup Controls
* Easy Shooting Mode
* Function Guide
* Optical Viewfinder
* 15 MB Internal Memory
* Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience
* Stamina Battery Power
* HDTV Compatibility
* PhotoTV HD
* 16:9 High-Resolution Mode
* Wide Zoom Display
* Photo Music
* Picture Motion Browser Software
* BIONZ

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 Specifications:

General:

Product Type;    Digital camera - Compact
Color:    Silver
Weight:    4.4 oz
Width:    3.6 in
Depth:    0.9 in
Height:    2.3 in

Main Features:

Resolution:    7.2 megapixels
Image stabilizer feature:    Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
Sensor resolution:    7.2 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type:    Super HAD CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution:    7.2 megapixels
Optical Sensor Size:    1/2.5 in
Light Sensitivity:    ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Digital Zoom:    2 x
Shooting Modes:    Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs:    Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Smile shutter, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
Special effects:    Sepia, Vivid, Black & White
Max Shutter Speed:    1/1600 sec
Min Shutter Speed:    1 sec
Exposure Metering:    Multi-segment
Exposure Modes:    Program, Automatic
Exposure Compensation:    ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White Balance:    Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets:    Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital video format:    MPEG VX
Still Image Format:    JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed:    1.5 frames per second
Color support:    Color
Image Stabilizer:    Optical (Steady Shot)
Face Detection:    Yes
Video Capture:    MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage:

Flash Memory:    15 MB Flash - Integrated memory
Supported Flash Memory:    Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

Lens System:

Type:    Zoom lens - 5.35 mm - 21.4 mm - F/2.8-5.8
Focal Length:    5.35 mm - 21.4 mm
Lens Construction:    5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
Lens Manufacturer:    Carl Zeiss

Additional Features:

Self Timer:    Yes
Self Timer Delay:    2 sec, 10 sec
Additional Features:    Face detection, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction

Camera Flash:

Effective Flash Range:    8 in - 13 ft
Type:    Built-in flash
Flash Modes:    Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode
Red Eye Reduction:    Yes
Effective flash range:    8 in - 13 ft
Features:    AF illuminator

Viewfinder:

Viewfinder Type:    Optical - Real-image zoom
Color support:    Color

Display:

Type:    LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Mounting:    Built-in

Microphone:

Type:    Microphone - Built-in

Connections:

Connector Type:    1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s):    1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

Lens Systems:

Auto Focus:    TTL contrast detection
Type:    Zoom lens
Focal length:    5.35 mm - 21.4 mm
Focus adjustment:    Automatic
Auto Focus Points (Zones):    9
Lens Aperture:    F/2.8-5.8
Optical Zoom:    4 x
Zoom Adjustment:    Motorized drive
Lens construction:    5 : 6
Features:    Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

Miscellaneous:

Cables Included:    1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Included Accessories:    Wrist strap

Power:

Power Device:    Battery charger - External

System Requirements for PC Connection:

Operating system:    MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4

Battery:

Supported Battery:    1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty:

Service & Support:    1 year warranty
Service & Support Details:    Limited warranty - 1 year
Type:    1 year warranty, - Limited warranty
Full contract period:    1 year

Software:

Type:    Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser

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