Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100

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 size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape and Macro

Face Detection technology

Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

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, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.

Card Slot

Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ media and SD media

Colors Available

The Cyber-shot® DSC-S2100 camera is available in silver, orange and black.

Intelligent (iAuto) Auto Mode

Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Take a picture from a kid on the playground, to landscape shots, to a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party. All clear images without leaving auto mode.

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 seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Scene Modes

The DSC-S2100 features 8 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet

AA Battery Operation

Operates on AA batteries for convenient replacement.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software

With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-S2100 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites without the need for any additional software or install. 5

3.0” Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels)

Generous 3.0” (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.

Steady Shot TM Image Stabilization

SteadyShot™ image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by capturing two photos at high shutter speeds and combining them into a single clear image.

Smile Shutter™ technology

Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera does the rest. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

In-Camera Retouching Tools

Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.0

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" (97.6mm x 61.0mm x 27.2mm)
• Weight (Approx.) : 4.8oz (137g) body only; 6.5oz (184g) With battery and MSDuo

Power

• Battery Capacity : Approx. 85 minutes / Approx. 170 images
• Battery Type : AA

Convenience

• Burst Mode : Approx. 1.07 fps(Maximum 100 shots)
• Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : No
• Erase/Protect : No
• Image Stabilization : Digital
• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 32GB Memory Stick DUO PRO TM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
• Movie Mode(s) : VGA(640 x 480, 29.97fps, Progressive) / QVGA (320 x 240, 29.97fps, Progressive)
• PictBridge Compatible : Yes
• Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
• Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet
• Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
• Still Image Mode(s) : Normal, Burst
• TransferJet : No
• White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 / Incandescent / Flash

Processor

• BIONZ™ Engine : No

Control

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

Hardware

• LCD : 3.0" Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
• Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspheric elements)
• Lens Type : Sony
• Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
• Viewfinder : No

Operating Conditions

• Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.3m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.10.8')(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.8 m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.5.91')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.6 m(Approx.21.7')(W) / Approx.3.6 m(Approx.11.8')(T)
• Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Convenience Features

• AF Illuminator Light : No
• Histogram Display : Yes
• In-Camera Editing : Trimming, Red Eye Correction
• Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
• NightFraming System : No
• NightShot® Infrared System : No
• Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

Inputs and Outputs

• Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
• HD Output : No
• USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed

General

• Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79 mm) Super HAD™ CCD
• Megapixel : Aprox. 12.1Megapixels
• Recording Media : 6MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media.

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor

Optics/Lens

• 35mm Equivalent : 35-105mm
• Aperture Range : iAuto(F3.1/F5.6 (W), 2 steps) / Program Auto(F3.1/F5.6 (W), 2 steps)
• Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
• Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
• Face Detection : 8 face (Auto / Off)
• Focal Length : 6.2-18.6mm
• Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF
• Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
• Optical Zoom : 3x
• Shutter Speed : iAuto(1/4- 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
• Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M:Approx.3.7x(Total), 5M:Approx.4.6x(Total), VGA:Approx.18x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.6.2x(Total)
• Total Zoom : 6x

Software

• Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional SP4, XP Home and Professional SP3, Windows 7; Vista SP1 Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.6)
• Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.0 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh® Operating Systems), PMB Portable 1.1

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