Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor

A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2 ½.3” 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+ (13x19”) 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 seven 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.

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. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. 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.

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 .4

Sony Lens with 4x Optical Zoom with 28mm equivalent wide

Sony 4x optical zoom lens with 28mm equivalent wide angle brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.

Face Detection technology

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

Easy Shooting Mode

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.

Media card slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-W310 accepts Memory Stick Duo™/Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media (sold separately.

Colors Available

The Cyber-shot® DSC-W310 camera is available in silver, black and pink.

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

Generous 2.7” (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.

SteadyShot™ 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.

Scene Modes

The DSC-W310 features 8 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet

Lithium-ion battery

Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries.

Includes Sony® PMBP (Picture Motion Browser Portable) software

With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-W310 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.

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D 3 7/8"x2 1/4"x 3/4" (95.3mmx55mmx18.7mm)
• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 4.3oz. (121g) body only;; Approx. 4.8 oz. (137g) - With battery and Memory Stick media.

Power

• Battery Capacity : Approx. 110 minutes / Approx. 220 images
• Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM N type 3.6V

Convenience

• Burst Mode : Max 100 shots at approx. 1.8 fps
• Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
• Image Stabilization : Electronic
• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 32GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity 1 ; does not support Access Control security function.
• Movie Mode(s) : VGA(640 x 480, 29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps) / QVGA (320 x 240, 29.97fps, Progressive)
• PictBridge Compatible : Yes
• Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
• Scene Mode(s) : Intelligent Auto / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / High Sensitivity / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow Fireworks / Gourmet / Scenes (Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Backlight / Backlight Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Portrait)
• Self Timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec.
• Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG)
• TransferJet : No
• White Balance : White Balance Mode: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash.

Processor

• BIONZ™ Engine : Yes

Control

• ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

Hardware

• LCD : 3.0" 1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
• Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups(including 3aspheric elements)
• Lens Type : Sony
• Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
• Viewfinder : No

Operating Conditions

• Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.0m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.9.84')(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.4.92')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.0 m(Approx.19.69')(W) / Approx.3.0 m(Approx.9.84')(T)
• Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Convenience Features

• AF Illuminator Light : No
• Clear RAW NR : 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

• Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
• Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
• HD Output : Yes (1080i)
• USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed

General

• Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD
• Megapixel : 12.1MP
• Recording Media : 6MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo™

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor

Optics/Lens

• 35mm Equivalent : Still shots: 28-112mm / Movie 4:3 : 28-112mm
• Aperture Range : iAuto(F3.0/F4.3(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto(F3.0/F4.3(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 : 5-20mm
• Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF
• Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
• Optical Zoom : 4x
• Shutter Speed : iAuto(1/4" - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
• Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.2x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
• Total Zoom : Approximately 8x

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 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh® Operating Systems); PMB Portable Vers 1.1

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