Sony DSC-W290 compact camera

Sony DSC-W290 compact camera

DSC-W290 - Compact camera with 12.1 megapixels and 720p HD movie recording. 5x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens with 28mm wide angle , Optical SteadyShot and large 3-inch LCD

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-W290
27-04-2009
- 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.

Video

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

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
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 correction
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/ 3 EV
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
12.1 MP
Optical zoom 
5x
PictBridge 
Y
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

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

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

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
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)
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
Still image resolution(s) 
4000 x 3000<br />3264 x 2448<br />2592 x 1944<br />2048 x 1536<br />640 x 480<br />1920 x 1080<br />4000 x 2248<br />4000 x 2672<br />1280 x 720

Weight & dimensions

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

Other features

Digital SLR 
N

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