Sony DSC-S85 compact camera

DSC-S85 Cybershot Digital Still Camera 4.1 Mega pixel CCD Carl Zeiss Lens 6X Digital Zoom 3X Optical Zoom supplied with 16Mb Memory Stick

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-S85
26-06-2005
Here's a digital still camera for you, putting the power of creativity and the freedom to capture a moment just as you see it in your capable hands. If you thought you could only get true-to-life resolution, definitive control and stunning output from an SLR camera, check out Sony's DSC-S85 Cyber-shot camera. A digital still camera that combines exceptional control with extraordinary performance, the DSC-S85 is designed to deliver a huge array of impressive features. Its Super HAD CCD image sensor delivers an awesome 4.0 Effective (4.1 Gross) MP resolution, and the 3X optical/6X precision digital zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens puts the picture in your hands. Experiment with tons of built-in features or take your picture the old-fashioned way. Other features include an AF and AF Illuminator light that can briefly illuminate your photographs and provide you with sharp focus in low- or no-light conditions, a 40-step shutter priority (8 sec , 1/1000 sec), 13-step aperture priority (f2.0 , f 8.0), and full manual exposure option.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
MPEG1

Technical details

Interface 
USB
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, Auto
Weight 
462g
Aperture range (F-F) 
2 - 2.5
Focal length range (f-f) 
7 - 21 mm
Aspect ratio 
3:2
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Monitoring Auto Focus
Bundled software 
MGI PhotoSuite 8.1<br />MGI PhotoSuite SE 1.1
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1
Camera shutter speed 
8 - 1/1000 s
Compatible memory cards 
Memory Stick (MS)
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction
Histogram
N
Internal memory 
16 MB
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Megapixel 
4.1 MP
Memory slots 
1
Optical sensor size 
1/0.0709 mm (1/1.8 ")
Optical zoom 
3x
PictBridge 
-
Scene modes 
Landscape, Portrait, Twilight
Self-timer 
Unspecified
Sensor type 
CCD
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
Video capability 
Y
Viewfinder type 
Optical
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
N

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FM50
Battery life (max) 
1.5h

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
123200 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
4.57 cm (1.8")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
6x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
34 - 102 mm
Image stabilizer 
-

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Unspecified
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Multi burst mode 
N
Playback zoom (max)
5x
Image editing
Resizing, Trimming
Start-up time
5.4 ms

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
0 - 0.04 m

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (wide)
0.3 - 3.0 m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
220 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
AV, USB
AC adapter included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/45.7 mm (1/1.8")
Maximum image resolution 
2272 x 1704 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG,GIF,TIF
Still image resolution(s) 
352 x 288, 480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1200 x 1200, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1280, 1536 x 1536, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1696 x 1280, 1712 x 1712, 1728 x 1152, 1728 x 1296, 1728 x 1728, 1792 x 1344,
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.2 cm
Width 
11.7 cm
Depth 
6.4 cm
Height 
7.1 cm

Other features

Video out
AV
Lens system 
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar