Sony DSC-W270/BC compact camera

DSC-W270/BC, 5x/10x, F 3.3-5.2, CCD, 12.1 M, 2"-1/600, +/- 2.0 EV,1/ 3 EV step, ISO Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200, LCD TFT 2.7, 230.400, JPEG/MPEG4, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-W270/BC
16-09-2010
Serious imaging performance made easy
Superb image quality and serious features in a stylish, easy to use package. Powerful 5x Optical Zoom with wide angle plus HD movie recording for extra versatility and convenience.

Don’t worry about the right settings
It can be hard judging the best camera settings to use in tricky situations like twilight portraits and sun-drenched backlit beach scenes. Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically adjusts exposure and other settings, helping you achieve better-looking results with less effort.

Pack more into every scene
Dramatic landscapes, architectural shots, interiors and even family scenes can produce disappointing results when a scene gets cut off at the edges. A wide angle lens lets you pack more into the picture without having to stand further back from the subject.

Beautiful portraits made simple
Now it’s easy to capture beautiful, smiling portraits of friends and family. Enhanced Face Detection automatically adjusts camera settings for clear, crisp results with natural skin tones. Smile Shutter fires the shutter automatically when your subject smiles to capture those happy moments.

Enjoy the show
Here's a great way to add an extra dimension to enjoying your precious pictures and clips. View colourful, dynamic 'slideshows' on the camera screen, with exciting transitions and a choice of music tracks. Or connect to your HD television for a view of the big picture.

The camera that thinks it’s a camcorder
Left your camcorder behind? Don't worry: now you can capture crisp, clear HD movie clips at an incredible 30 frames per second for smooth, clear action. Watch the results on your BRAVIA television: you'll be amazed by the quality, detail and colour.

- 12.1 effective megapixels resolution for very high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements
- 5x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 28mm wide angle for panoramic landscapes and large group shots
- 720p HD movie recording captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus stereo sound at 30 frames per second
- Enhanced Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: now easier to use with adjustable smile threshold
- Enhanced Face Detection with selectable adult/child priority high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits. Includes Face Motion Detection and Selected Face Memory
- Intelligent Scene Recognition simplifies shooting by choosing best settings for difficult conditions such as twilight portraits and backlit scenes
- Optical SteadyShot, high sensitivity ISO 3200 and Clear RAW Noise Reduction for high-quality images with reduced blur during handheld shooting in low light
- 2.7-inch (230K dot) Clear Photo LCD plus screen with wide viewing angle
- Available in a choice of beautiful colours to match your personal taste
- HD output to view video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
135g
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.3 - 5.2
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 25 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Camera shutter speed 
2 - 1/1600s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
11 MB
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
12.1 MP
Optical zoom 
5x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, Landscape, Portrait
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
N

Power

Battery type 
NP-BG1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230.400 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
10x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 140 mm
Image stabilizer 
N

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Mosaic
Camera playback
slide show
Image editing
rotating, trimming

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.5 - 1.9m
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 3m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
330 shots

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4000 x 3000 pixels

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
4.6 cm
Width 
9.76 cm
Depth 
2.26 cm
Height 
5.66 cm

Other features

Digital SLR 
N