Sony DSC-W1 compact camera

DSC-W1

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-W1
05-08-2005
High-end optics combine with everyday ease of use in the DSC-W1 Cyber-shot® digital camera. The DSC-W1 features a 1/1.8” Super HAD™ CCD and a 3X optical zoom Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, both come together to give you stunningly detailed 5.1 Megapixel (2592 x 1944 resolution) images. Other features include manual exposure control, 5 area multi-point auto focus and MPEG Movie VX video mode.
Even though it is packed with features, the DSC-W1 was designed to be incredibly easy to use. The huge 2.5-inch LCD monitor, live histogram display, 6 scene modes, and PictBridge™ compatibility all combine to make taking a picture and making a print simpler than ever before.
-1/1.8" 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
-3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification.
-2.5" LCD Monitor
The extra-large high-resolution 123K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.
-Live Histogram Display
Available in capture and playback, the Live Histogram Displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value, making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.
-Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30 – 1/1000 sec.) and 2-step Aperture control.
-Selectable Focus Mode
Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.
-Pre-Flash Metering
With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.
-9 Shot Burst Mode
Capture up to 9 shots (fine) or 16 shots (standard) at 1.6 frame/sec. even at 5 MP resolution. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports.
-Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second.
-Conversion Lens Compatible
With the optional VAD-WA adaptor, you can add tele- or wide- conversion lenses for greater magnification or wider field of view, as well as protective and special effect filters.
-Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries
The high capacity 2100 mAh AA NiMH batteries provide reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting. The supplied BC-CS2 charger provides a convenient way to charge the batteries.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
MPEG1
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Material 
Aluminium
Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Silver
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, Auto
Weight 
250g
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.8 - 5.2
Focal length range (f-f) 
7.9 - 23.7 mm
Lens focal range 
38 - 114mm
Aspect ratio 
3:2
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
N
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Bundled software 
Picture Package<br />PIXELA ImageMixer<br />USB Driver
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Camera shutter speed 
1/8 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off, Forced on, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Histogram
Y
Internal memory 
32 MB
Light exposure control
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, No Flash
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Spot
Megapixel 
5.1 MP
Memory slots 
1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, POR
Optical sensor size 
1/0.0709 mm (1/1.8 ")
Optical zoom 
3x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Beach, Candlelight, Landscape, Portrait, Self-portrait, Twilight
Self-timer 
Unspecified
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
Viewfinder type 
Optical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
-

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NH-AA-DA
Battery life (max) 
2.5h
Number of batteries supported 
2

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
123200 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.35 cm (2.5")

Lens system

Extra/Smart zoom
12x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
6x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
38 - 114 mm
Image stabilizer 
-

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Black&White, Sepia
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Multi burst mode 
Y
Playback zoom (max)
5x
Image editing
Resizing, Trimming
Image quality adjustment
Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Start-up time
1.3 ms

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
0.3 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.06 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto, Manual

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.3 - 2.5m
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 3.5m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
340 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Cables included
AV, USB
Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/45.7 mm (1/1.8")
Maximum image resolution 
2592 x 1944 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1280 x 960, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1944
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
3 cm
Width 
9.1 cm
Depth 
3.63 cm
Height 
6 cm

Other features

Video out
AV
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Lens system 
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar