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Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera

DSC-W230/R

Weight: With Accy(With MSDuo & Supplied Accessories): 5.5oz (156g)
Dimensions: W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" (95.2mm x 56.5mm x 21.8mm)

The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W230 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated, compact design. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) can recognize five different scene conditions and automatically adjust camera settings, and Face Detection technology detects up to eight faces and captures them naturally. In addition, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps to reduce blur for crisp, clear images.
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Key Features
12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor: :  
  
A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x9”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens with 4x Optical Zoom: :  
  
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.
30mm wide angle lens: :  
  
A wide angle lens (30mm-120mm) shows more of the scene you're shooting, helping you capture more complete images when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes.
3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels): :  
  
Generous 3.0”1 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
BIONZ™ image processor: :  
  
The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.
Auto Mode: :  
  
Auto Mode automatically adjusts exposure and white balance settings for better pictures, and can be enhanced further with a simple change in the settings menu. When Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) and Face Detection are activated in Auto Mode, the camera goes a step further, automatically adjusting to scene conditions and capturing faces naturally. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, the intuitive Auto Mode will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.
Intelligent Scene Recognition: :  
  
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects five different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, and Twilight using a Tripod ) and within 1/30th of a second selects the appropriate camera settings:. iSCN has 2 modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a photo with the standard automatic settings and, in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with optimized setting so you can chose which to keep.
Face Detection technology: :  
  
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye for beautiful images of family and friends. Face Detection technology can even distinguish between children and adults, so you can prioritize the camera’s focus on children in the scene for clear images of their memorable moments.
Smile Shutter™ technology: :  
  
The popular Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or touch subject on screen) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin). Smile Shutter also makes a great substitute for the self timer. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will automatically capture the shot.
Double Anti-blur Solution: :  
  
The combination of Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization: :  
  
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): :  
  
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
Convenient Photo Modes: :  
  
Choose from 14 convenient photo modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions. Photo modes include Auto, Program Auto, Easy Shooting, and Scene Selection such as Smile Shutter, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater and Gourmet Mode. Gourmet Mode lets you capture mouth-watering culinary creations with all the color and clarity of images you see in gourmet magazines.
Easy Shooting Mode: :  
  
Easy Shooting Mode: With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you can just take the photo without worrying about settings.
Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus: :  
  
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings for almost any shooting environment. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.
Function Guide: :  
  
This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode: :  
  
Capture VX Fine (640x480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second2). The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is approximately 10 minutes.
16:9 High Resolution Mode: :  
  
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode, you can record high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to view your images on a compatible HDTV3 and invite friends and family members over for a slideshow.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience: :  
  
The Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (both sold separately).
Stamina® Battery Power: :  
  
Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully-charged lithium-ion battery. The included battery supports up to 370 shots.
In-Camera Retouching Tools: :  
  
Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.
HDTV Compatibility: :  
  
View your photos in glorious high definition on a Sony® BRAVIA® or similar compatible HDTV
PhotoTV HD: :  
  
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920x1080 images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs5 (HDTV sold separately). PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like actual printed photos.
PHOTOMUSIC feature: :  
  
PHOTOMUSIC6 combines images with music to produce fun and entertaining slide shows. The five standard visual effects (Simple, Basic, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish) are supplemented with three face priority effects: Face1 (Basic), Face2 (Nostalgic), and Face3 (Stylish). Select from eight pre-loaded tracks on camera or transfer your own from your compatible PC (sold separately).
Wide Zoom display: :  
  
To use the entire image area of the compatible HDTV screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.
Multi-purpose Resize function: :  
  
The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV3, e-mail them, or upload them to a blog (compatible PC with internet connection required).
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.02: :  
  
Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) PC software7 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your compatible PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web. Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function (internet connection required).

Hardware
LCD
:  
  
3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 Pixels)
Lens Construction
:  
  
6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspheric elements)
Lens Type
:  
  
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Microphone/Speaker
:  
  
Mono / Mono
Viewfinder
:  
  
No

Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent
:  
  
30-120mm
Aperture Range
:  
  
Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter)
Digital Zoom
:  
  
Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Exposure Compensation
:  
  
Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Face Detection
:  
  
Yes - 8 faces (controls flash, focus, exposure, white balance, with child / adult subject priority)
Filter Diameter
:  
  
46mm(with Lens Adapter)
Focal Length
:  
  
5.35-21.4mm
Focus
:  
  
9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
Macro Mode
:  
  
Macro On / Auto Macro
Optical Zoom
:  
  
4x
Shutter Speed
:  
  
Auto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1 - 1/1,600)
Smart Zoom® Technology
:  
  
8M:Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.2x(Total), 3M:Approx.7.8x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
Total Zoom
:  
  
8x

Power
Battery Capacity
:  
  
Approx. 175 minutes / Approx. 350 images
Battery Type
:  
  
Lithium-Ion NP-BG1

General
Imaging Device
:  
  
1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD
Megapixel
:  
  
12.1MP
Recording Media
:  
  
15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
:  
  
W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" (95.2mm x 56.5mm x 21.8mm)
Weight (Approx.)
:  
  
With Accy(With MSDuo & Supplied Accessories): 5.5oz (156g)

Control
ISO
:  
  
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term
:  
  
Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor

Operating Conditions
Flash Effective Range
:  
  
ISO Auto: Approx.0.2-Approx.3.9m(Approx.0.66'-Approx.12.8')(W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.1.9m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.6.23')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.1m(Approx.23.3')(W) / Approx.3.9m(Approx.12.8')(T)
Flash Mode(s)
:  
  
Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Software
Operating System Compatibility
:  
  
Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
Supplied Software
:  
  
Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2 (Mac not supported)

Convenience Features
AF Illuminator Light
:  
  
Auto / Off
Clear RAW NR
:  
  
Yes
Histogram Display
:  
  
Yes
In-Camera Editing
:  
  
Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces
Movie Mode(s)
:  
  
MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media), MPEG VX Standard (640x480 at 16fps), Presentation (320 x 240 at 8.3fps)
Multi-Pattern Measuring
:  
  
Yes
NightFraming System
:  
  
No
NightShot® Infrared System
:  
  
No
PictBridge Compatible
:  
  
Yes
Power Save Mode
:  
  
Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
Real Imaging Processor™ Technology
:  
  
BIONZTM

Inputs and Outputs
Accessory Terminal
:  
  
Multi connector
Audio/Video Output(s)
:  
  
Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
HD Output
:  
  
Yes (1080i) - With optional accessory cable(VMC-HD2).
USB Port(s)
:  
  
Yes -supports USB 2.0

Convenience
Burst Mode
:  
  
Approx.1.8 fps (Maximum 100 shots)
Color Mode(s)
:  
  
Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B & W
Date/Time Stamp
:  
  
Available in the included PMB software.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
:  
  
Standard / Off / Plus
Erase/Protect
:  
  
Yes/Yes
Image Stabilization
:  
  
Optical
Media/Battery Indicator
:  
  
Yes
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility
:  
  
Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
Red-Eye Reduction
:  
  
Auto / On / Off
Scene Mode(s)
:  
  
Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Underwater / Gourmet
Self Timer
:  
  
Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Still Image Mode(s)
:  
  
Normal / Burst / Bracket Exposure (Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
White Balance
:  
  
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash)

Processor
BIONZ™ Engine
:  
  
Yes
Supplied Accessories:
NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
BC-CSG battery charger
A/V and USB multi-connector cables
Wrist strap
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2
Note: Memory Stick DUO™ Media or adaptors are not included.

Optional Accessories:
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FG1)
GPS Unit
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-512S)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media(MSX-1GST)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media(MSX-2GS)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media(MSX-M4GS)
Memory Stick Duo™ Adaptor (MSAC-M2)
Memory Stick Duo™ USB Adptr (MSAC-US40)
List Price*
$179.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    Viewable area, measured diagonally.
    Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately).
    HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), and compatible HDTV.
    Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
    Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV, HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.
    Eight preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot® camera.
    Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.

© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.