For Vivid Photos In Low-light Conditions
Shoot And Show Off Detailed Photographs
Its Super HAD CCD sensor with 20.1 effective megapixels lets you capture moments in rich detail, promising low noise and the best image quality in this camera class.
Shoot Blur-free Photos And Videos Even From A Distance
The Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers uncompromised, accurately detailed and realistic photos with excellent contrast, while its 8x optical zoom backed with Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode) captures blur-free images and videos, even from a distance.
Record HD Movies
For Every Occasion
Now you can easily record sharp and vivid movies then watch them on your laptop or upload them online without affecting the high image quality.
Now you can easily record sharp and vivid movies then watch them on your laptop or upload them online without affecting the high image quality.
Greater Stability For Smooth Videos
In addition to excellent stills, you can also capture high-quality movies using HD Recording standard. Thanks to the Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode) feature, the effects of camera-shakes are greatly reduced, resulting in blur-free HD videos for your enjoyment.
Transform Ordinary Shots Into Beautiful Scenes
Use the Picture Effect mode to expand your creative horizons and transform ordinary photos into artistic works. With the Cyber-shot W830, Picture Effect can be applied to photos as well as movies, and even in Sweep Panorama mode.
For Vivid Photos In Low-light Conditions
The built-in Advance Flash feature optimally controls ISO sensitivity so users can light faraway subjects with a relatively small guide number.
5cm Macro Focus Distance
The W830 camera gives you the power to shoot subjects at distances as close as 5cm (2 inches) at the wide end of the lens, and 55 cm (22 inches) at the telephoto side of things.
Intelligent Auto
With Intelligent Auto mode, snapping a perfect photo is a breeze. For a start, it determines the most ideal settings for different scenes. Intelligent Auto mode also combines the innovative technologies of Intelligent Auto Focus, Motion Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition to ensure that you get beautiful photos, even in challenging conditions like low-light or backlit environments.
Built-in PlayMemories
Home Software
This pre-installed software makes it easy to transfer your videos and images to a computer for viewing, editing, sending via email and uploading to the internet.
Beauty Effect
Instantly touch-up your portraits with the new Beauty Effect mode, which allows you to make changes to the appearance of your skin tone, eyes and teeth. Say goodbye to blemishes and look picture-perfect in every shot, without having to edit your photos on a computer.
Advanced Flash
Cyber-shot W830 comes with an Advanced Flash feature that delivers bright and clear photos, even when shooting faraway subjects in low-light situations.
360-degree Sweep Panorama
To make your Panoramic shots even more majestic, you can now choose between three Sweep Panorama modes - Standard, Wide, or a new 360 degree mode - which allows you to capture the whole scenery in one breathtaking shot.
Accessorise Your Cyber-shot
Choose from chic or hardy cases, tripods and extra batteries for extended shooting, or multi-use cable for your camera. Boost the shooting possibilities of your Cyber-shot with Sony's original accessories.
Specifications
| Gross Pixels |
Approx. 20.5 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 20.1 Megapixels |
| Lens Type |
Vario-Tessar 8 elements in 7 groups (including 5 aspheric elements) |
| Focal Length (f=) |
f=4.5-36mm |
| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9 |
f=28-224mm |
| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3 |
f=25-200mm |
| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9 |
f=28-224mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=28-314mm (SteadyShot Active) |
| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4:3 |
f=34-272mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=34-381mm (SteadyShot Active) |
| Focus Range (iAuto) |
W: Approx.5cm to Infinity, T: Approx.150cm to Infinity |
| Focus Range (Program Auto) |
W: Approx..5cm to Infinity, T: Approx.150cm to Infinity |
| Precision Digital Zoom - Still Image |
Approx.32x |
| Brightness Setting |
5 steps |
| Image Stabilizer System |
Optical SteadyShot |
| Focus Mode - Multi-Point AF |
Yes |
| Focus Mode - Center-Weighted AF |
Yes |
| Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Tracking Focus) |
Yes |
| Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Face Tracking Focus) |
Yes |
| Light Metering - Multi Pattern |
Yes |
| Light Metering - Center-Weighted |
Yes |
| Light Metering - Spot |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step |
| ISO Sensitivity Setting |
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 |
| White Balance |
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Incandescent/Flash/One Push, One Push Set |
| Shutter Speed |
iAuto(2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600) |
| Self-Timer |
Off/10sec./2sec./Portrait1/Portrait2 |
| Flash Mode |
Auto/Flash On/Slow Synchro/Flash Off/Advanced Flash |
| Flash Range |
ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3m to 2.8m (11 7/8 in. to 9 ft. 2 1/4 in.) (W) / Approx. 1.5m to 2m (4 ft. 11 1/8 in. to 6 ft. 6 3/4 in.)(T) |
| Auto Focus Illuminator |
Auto/Off |
| Aperture |
iAuto (F3.3/ F8.0(W), 2 steps with ND Filter)/ Program Auto (F3.3/ F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter) |
| Face Detection - Mode |
Auto /Off |
| Face Detection - Face Selection |
Yes(Key) |
| Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces |
8 Faces |
Compatible Recording Media
| Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies) |
Yes |
| Memory Stick PRO Duo (Still Image / Movies) |
Yes |
| Memory Stick PRO Duo - High Speed |
Yes |
| Memory Stick PRO HG Duo |
Yes |
| Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) |
Yes |
| Micro SDHC Memory Card |
Yes |
| Internal Memory Data Copy (to Recording Media) |
Approx.27MB |
| Stamina (Battery Life) |
Approx. 210 / Approx. 100min |
| 16M (4,608 X 3,456) 4:3 mode |
Yes |
| 12M (4,608 X 2,592) 16:9 mode |
Yes |
| 10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode |
Yes |
| 5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode |
Yes |
| 2M (1,920 X 1,080) 16:9 mode |
Yes |
| VGA (640 X 480) 4:3 mode |
Yes |
| Sweep Panorama 360 (11,520 X 1,080) |
Yes |
| Sweep Panorama HR (10,480 X 4,096) |
Yes |
| Sweep Panorama Wide (7,152 X 1,080 / 4,912 X 1,920) |
Yes |
| Sweep Panorama Standard (4,912 X 1,080 / 3,424 X 1,920) |
Yes |
| 3D Still Image : 16M (4,608 X 3,456) 4:3 mode |
Yes |
| 3D Still Image : 12M (4,608 X 2,592) 16:9 mode |
Yes |
| MP4 - 9M Fine (1,280 X 720 / 30fps) |
Yes |
| MP4 - 6M Standard (1,280 X 720 / 30fps) |
Yes |
| MP4 - 3M VGA (640 X 480 / 30fps) |
Yes |
| Still Image Recording during movie |
Yes |
| Retouch - Unsharp Masking |
Yes |
| Start-up Time |
Approx. 1.5 sec. |
| Shooting Time Lag |
Approx. 0.3 sec. |
| Shutter Release Time Lag |
Approx. 0.017sec. |
| Shooting Interval |
Approx. 3.1 sec. |
| Optical Zoom During Movie Recording |
8x |
| Slide Show - Video Out |
SD |
| Slide Show - Effects |
Simple/Nostalgic/Stylish/Active |
| Slide Show Music - No. Of Tunes |
4 |
| Automatic Image Rotation |
Yes |
| USB Connection - Mass Storage |
Yes |
| USB Connection - PTP/MTP |
Yes |
Optional Accessory Capability
| Supplied Battery |
Maximum Voltage: 4.2V, Nominal Voltage: 3.6V, Capacity for Shooting: typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh) |
| AC Adaptor |
Power Requirements: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA; Output voltage: DC 5V |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
93.1 x 52.5 x 22.5mm |
| Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick) |
Approx. 120g |
| Weight (Body only) |
Approx. 104g |
| Supplied Accessories |
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN, AC AdaptorAC-UB10C/UB10D, Multi USB cable, Wrist Strap, Instruction Manual, AC Power Cord |
