Sony DSC-W800

DSC-W800 - 1/2.3" (7.76mm) Super HAD CCD, 20.1MP, F3.2(W)-6.4(T), f=4.6-23mm, 5x, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") (6.7cm) (4:3) Xtra Fine TFT LCD, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-W800S
12-02-2014
Fun photography made simple

Whether it’s nights out or holiday snaps – the W800 digital compact camera is packed with features that make it easy to shoot clear, beautiful photos and HD video. Get up close with 5x optical zoom and switch to Party Mode to get great shots without compromising on fun.

26mm wide-angle lens

Capture the whole scene, not just part of it, with a wide-angle 26mm lens.

Super HAD CCD 20.1MP sensor

Capture the beauty in every scene with a high-resolution 20.1MP image sensor.

Go further, see more
5x optical zoom

Styled for your pocket

Precision photography meets the portability of a smartphone. The W800 is small enough to take great photos, look good while doing it, and slip in your pocket.

Pick a colour

Choose from two stylish colours – silver and black – so you can make a statement wherever you’re shooting.

Every moment in perfect detail

Advanced flash

Indoors, at dusk, or at night-time – boosted sensitivity means brighter-looking pictures.

5cm macro focus distance

A 5cm macro focus distance lets you capture your subject clearly even if it’s close.

Taking photos just got easy

Shooting great photos and videos is easy with the W800. Buttons are positioned for ease of use, while a dedicated movie button makes shooting movies simple. The vivid 2.7-type Clear Photo LCD display screen lets you view your stills and play back movies with minimal effort.

Shoot in crisp HD

Whip out the W800 to capture crisp, smooth footage in an instant. At the press of a button, you can record blur-free 720 HD images with digital sound.

720 HD footage

Capture the moments that matter with 720 HD recording for clear, detailed videos.

Dedicated movie button

When you see the perfect shot, simply hit the dedicated movie recording button to start shooting.

The life of the party

Activate the built-in Party Mode and let the camera automatically adjust key settings to produce the perfect, vibrant party photo.

Get creative with Picture Effect

Breathe new life into a picture by using built-in Picture Effect technology. There’s a range of modes to choose from – you don’t even have to download image-editing software.

Capture more of the panorama

Just press the button and sweep the camera from side to side. Your camera automatically stitches together a high-speed burst of frames to create one panoramic image.
For zoomed-in clarity that smartphones can’t match, a 5x optical zoom gets you closer to the action.

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
109g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.6 - 23 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Compatible memory cards 
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
29 MB
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Megapixel 
20.1 MP
Optical zoom 
5x
Scene modes 
Beach, Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Snow
Self-timer 
12, 60s
Sensor type 
CCD
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
N
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-BN

Display

Display aspect ratio
4:3
Display resolution (numeric) 
230400 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Lens system

Digital zoom 
40x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
6.4
Minimum aperture number 
3.2

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Calm
Camera playback
Movie, Slide show

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.6 - 1.76m
Flash range (wide)
0.4 - 3.5m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
2s

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
200 shots

Packaging content

Cables included
BNC, USB
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y
Wrist strap included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
5152 x 3864 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
125g
Width 
9.68 cm
Depth 
2.08 cm
Height 
5.55 cm