12.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor
A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3 Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects seven different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape and Macro.
Smile Shutter technology
Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also adjust the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
In-Camera Retouching Tools
Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction.
Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.0
Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.4
Sony Lens with 4x Optical Zoom with 28mm equivalent wide
Sony 4x optical zoom lens with 28mm equivalent wide angle brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.
Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash focus and exposure to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
Easy Shooting Mode
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-tounderstand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.
Media card slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-W310 accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).6
Colors Available
The Cyber-shot DSC-W310 camera is available in silver, black and pink.
2.71 Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels)
Generous 2.71 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
SteadyShot image stabilization
SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur through use of digital processing technologies
Scene Modes
The DSC-W310 features 8 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet
Lithium-ion battery
Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 220 images or 110 minutes for viewing still images).
Includes Sony PMB Portable software3
With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software2 the DSC-W310 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites5 without the need for any additional software or install.
Product Specifications
Hardware
- LCD : 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD (230K pixels)
- Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups
- Lens Type : Sony Lens
- Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
- Viewfinder : No
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : No
- Clear RAW NR : No
- Histogram Display : No
- In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
- NightFraming System : No
- NightShot Infrared System : No
- Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina / Off
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Macintosh OS X(v10.4-v10.6)
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.0, PMB Portable 5.0 (for Windows), PMB Portable 1.1 (for Macintosh), Music Transfer
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D 3 7/8"x2 1/4"x 3/4" (95.3mmx55mmx18.7mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : Body: Approx. 4.3oz. (121g), With battery and Memory Stick media: Approx. 4.8 oz. (137g)
Power
- Battery Capacity : Approx. 110 minutes / Approx. 220 images (when shooting still images)
- Battery Type : LITHIUM ION N type 3.6V
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.05W
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.0m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.9.84')(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.4.92')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.0 m(Approx.19.69')(W) / Approx.3.0 m(Approx.9.84')(T)
- Flash Mode(s) : Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off
Convenience
- Burst Mode : Approx. 0.85 fps at 12.1MP (Maximum 100 shots)
- Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : No
- Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
- Image Stabilization : Digital
- Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
- Movie Mode(s) : VGA(640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) / QVGA (320 x 240) (29.97fps, Progressive)
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
- Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet
- Self Timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec.
- Still Image Mode(s) : Normal / Burst
- TransferJet : No
- White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash.
General
- Imaging Device : 1/2.3" (7.79mm) Super HAD CCD Sensor
- Megapixel : Aprox. 12.1Megapixels
- Recording Media : 6MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC media6
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : Still shots: 28-112mm / Movie 4:3 : 28-112mm
- Aperture Range : iAuto(F3.0/F4.3(W)) / Program Auto(F3.0/F4.3(W)) (2 steps with ND Filter)
- Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
- Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
- Face Detection : 8 faces (Auto / Off)
- Focal Length : 5-20mm
- Focus : 9 points AF / Center Weighted AF
- Macro Mode : iAuto(W:Approx.5cm(0.16'') to Infinity, T:Approx.50cm(1.64') to Infinity)
- Optical Zoom : 4x
- Shutter Speed : iAuto(1/4" - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
- Smart Zoom Technology : 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.2x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
- Total Zoom : Approximately 8x with Precision Digital Zoom
Inputs and Outputs
- Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
- Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes
- HD Output : No)
- USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
In the Box
- A/V Cable
- CD-ROM Software
- Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BN1)
- USB Cable
- Battery Charger
- Wrist Strap
