Sony DSC-W290 + Case + MS2GB Kit
- 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.
- Large 3-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.
- BIONZ processor for enhanced image quality, reduced image noise and fast shooting response.
- D-Range Optimizer with new Plus mode adjusts exposure and contrast in high-contrast and backlit scenes
- HD Slideshow with music offers fun image display with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV
- Fun in-camera retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and artistic filters
- Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC
- 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.
- Large 3-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.
- BIONZ processor for enhanced image quality, reduced image noise and fast shooting response.
- D-Range Optimizer with new Plus mode adjusts exposure and contrast in high-contrast and backlit scenes
- HD Slideshow with music offers fun image display with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV
- Fun in-camera retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and artistic filters
- Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC
Video
- Maximum video resolution
- 1280 x 720 pixels
- Motion JPEG frame rate
- 30 fps
Technical details
- Interface
- USB2.0
- Colour of product
- Silver
- ISO sensitivity
- 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
- Weight
- 145g
- Aperture range (F-F)
- 3.3 - 5.2
- Focal length range (f-f)
- 5 - 25 mm
- Auto focusing (AF) modes
- centre weighted auto focus, multi point auto focus, spot auto focus
- Camera shutter speed
- 2 - 1/1600s
- Compatible memory cards
- memory stick (ms), ms pro
- Display
- LCD
- Flash modes
- auto, Flash off, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
- Internal memory
- 11 MB
- Light exposure control
- +/- 2.0EV, 1/ 3 EV
- Light metering
- Centre-weighted, Spot
- Megapixel
- 12.1 MP
- Optical zoom
- 5x
- Scene modes
- Backlight, Close-up (macro), Landscape, Portrait
- Sensor type
- CCD
- Video capability
- Y
- White balance
- auto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Power
- Battery type
- NP-BG1
Display
- Touch screen
- N
Technical details
- Display diagonal
- 7.62 cm (3")
Lens system
- Combined zoom
- 50x
- Digital zoom
- 10x
- Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- 28 - 140 mm
Camera
- Camera type
- Compact camera
- Camera playback
- slide show
Light exposure
- Light exposure modes
- auto
Flash
- Built-in flash
- Y
Battery
- Battery life (CIPA standard)
- 300 shots
Picture quality
- Image sensor size
- 25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
- Maximum image resolution
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
- Image formats supported
- JPEG, MPEG4
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 9.76 cm
- Depth
- 2.26 cm
- Height
- 5.74 cm
Other features
- USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 1
- Digital SLR
- N
