Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Review

Review Date: August 20th 2008
Author: Gavin Stoker

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Page 1
Introduction / Ease of Use		 Page 2
Image Quality 		Page 3
Sample Images
Page 4
Design 		Page 5
Specifications 		Page 6
Conclusion

Specifications

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 1/16" (94.3mm x 59.0mm x 26.8mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.5 oz (156 g) Body; 6.6 oz. (187 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media

Convenience

  • Burst Mode : Yes - 100 shots, 1.9 FPS (all resolutons); 5.0fps (using Extra High-speed Burst - 3 megapixel only)
  • Color Mode(s) : Normal, Vivid, Real, Black & White, Sepia
  • Date/Time Stamp : No/ No
  • Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
  • Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB7; Memory Memory Stick PRO DuoTM Media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
  • Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On/Off all modes)
  • Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
  • Still Image Mode(s) : Normal, Burst, Bracket
  • White Balance : Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push

Hardware

  • Docking Station : Yes, via optional HD Cyber-shot� Station (CSS-HD2).
  • LCD : 2.7"1 (230K Pixels) Clear Photo LCD
  • Lens Construction : 6 Elements in 5 Groups(including 3 aspheric elements)
  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss� Vario-Tessar�
  • Microphone/Speaker : Yes / Yes
  • Viewfinder : Optical

Convenience Features

  • AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off, (W:Approx. 3.0m , T:Approx. 2.0m)
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard & Advanced
  • In-Camera Editing : Trimming, Red Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Retro, Radial Blur, Unsharp Masking, Happy Face
  • Movie Mode(s) : MPEG VX Fine(640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media, MPEG VX Standard(640x480 at 16fps), Presentation(QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.8.3fps)
  • Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
  • PictBridge Compatible : Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
  • Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZTM
  • Scene Mode(s) : Beach, Extra High-speed Burst, Extra High Sensitivity6, Fireworks, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Movie, High Sensitivity, Smile Shutter, Underwater
  • Super SteadyShot� optical image stabilization : Yes

General

  • Imaging Device : 1/1.7" Super HAD™ CCD
  • Megapixel : 13.6 MP
  • Recording Media : 15MB7 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Power

  • Battery Capacity : 3.6V, 960 mAh
  • Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BG1

Processor

  • BIONZ™ Engine : Yes

Optics/Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 35 - 105mm
  • Aperture Range : Auto(f2.8-f16) / Program Auto(f2.8-f16)
  • Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)
  • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  • Face Detection : Yes - recognizes up to 8 faces.
  • Filter Diameter : 74mm (with Adapter Ring)
  • Focal Length : 7.6-22.8mm
  • Focus : 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi manual(0.5m/ 1.0m/ 3.0m/ 7.0m/ Unlimited Distance)
  • ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 64006
  • Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro Mode
  • Minimum Focus Distance : W:Approx. 1 15/16"(5cm) to Infinity, T:Approx. 13 3/8"(34cm) to Infinity
  • Optical Zoom : 3X
  • Shutter Speed : Auto(1/4 - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1"- 1/2,000) / Manual(30"- 1/1,000)
  • Total Zoom : 6X

Operating Conditions

  • Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.2-Approx.5.5m(W) / Approx.0.4-Approx.2.8m(T) --- ISO3200: up to Approx.11m(W) / Approx.5.6m(T)
  • Flash Mode(s) : Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synch

Inputs and Outputs

  • Accessory Terminal : Multi Connector
  • Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
  • HD Output : Yes (1080i)
  • USB Port(s) : Yes - Supports USB 2.011

Software

  • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft� 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh� OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
  • Supplied Software : Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 3.0.02 + USB Driver

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Accessories Supplied

  • NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
  • BC-CSG battery charger
  • A/V and USB multi-connector cables
  • Wrist strap
  • Software CD-ROM
  • Note: No Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media adaptors are included.
Page 1
Introduction / Ease of Use		 Page 2
Image Quality 		Page 3
Sample Images
Page 4
Design 		Page 5
Specifications 		Page 6
Conclusion

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