Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 review
Series Highlights: 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, 2.7" LCD, iAuto,
Smile Shutter™, Face Detection, SteadyShot™ image stabilization.
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 flash focus and exposure 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-tounderstand 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.
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).
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Colors Available - The Cyber-shot® DSC-W310 camera is available in silver,
black and pink.
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+
(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 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
2.7” 1 Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels) - Generous 2.7” 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.
SteadyShot™ image stabilization - SteadyShot™ image stabilization
compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur through use of digital
processing technologies
Scene Modes - The DSC-W310 features 8 convenient scene modes: High
Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Beach /
Snow / Gourmet
Lithium-ion battery - Included lithium-ion battery provides added
convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of
220 images or 110 minutes for viewing still images).
Includes Sony® PMB Portable software 3 - With the pre-installed Picture
Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software 2 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 5
without the need for any additional software or install.