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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 Light Field Camera

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 Light Field Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 6x
  • Camera Type: Compact Light Field Camera
  • Weight: 0.26 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in.
  • Resolution: 7.2 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 3x
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 Light Field Camera

The slim, compact DSC-W55 model sports 7.2-megapixel imager and precision Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses. It combines traditional, eye-level viewfinder with large LCD screen for easy framing and viewing of photos. The W55 camera makes a splash with a 2.5-inch LCD screen wrapped in a metal body. This model features 3x optical zoom capability, blur-reduction technology (ISO), and substantial internal memory for shooting without a media card. Its storage capacity can be expanded further with an optional Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo flash media card.

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the_gas_man
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Digital Camera, A Review by A Camera Techno Peasant

bythe_gas_man Oct 13, 2007
139 Helpfuls 140 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 8 Comments
Pros I've figured out how to operate it and if "I" can, anyone can.
Cons A week later and I'm still reading about features packed into it and learning
Recommended it? Yes

What, you may well ask, is "The Gasman" doing in "Electronics", attempting to review a Sony digital camera. I won't even try to pretend that I'm an expert on this product. I received it as a birthday gift and I've been experimenting with it for a week. Taking pictures of everything and anything,... Read full review »

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A Reliable General Purpose Utility Camera.

byaashok Mar 19, 2007
49 Helpfuls 50 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 7 Comments
Pros Tons of features yet easy to use for my wife, sharp LCD, sharper pictures.
Cons Plain boxy design, lack of Sony STYLE, no zoom while recording video.
Recommended it? Yes

WHY DID I BUY IT?
A few weeks back, I was walking up Madison avenue and 56th street when I got the typical 'sky-is-falling' frantic call from my wife. "I need to list a property and I can't find my camera. I need one so please bring one home TODAY"…click ! After screaming nearly all the... Read full review »

veda815
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Sony DSC-W55 Digital Camera - Old Model, Still Relevant Technology

byveda815 Sep 6, 2009
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Cheap, 7.2 mp, easy to carry, good for quick snapshots
Cons No raw mode, buttons turn in your pocket, not for a hobbyist
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera about three years ago to replace a now archaic Sony camera.  My criteria was simple at the time: something with many megapixels and a good body shape that would fit into my pocket.  I was sold on the camera because it came in pretty colors including pink and pale blue.  In the... Read full review »

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7.2 Megapixel of detail and definition gives you the option of large prints or crop in tight on your subject. The Super HAD(TM) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Top-quality Carl Zeiss lens helps you bring you subject closer and frame shots quickly for better compositions, ideal for family sporting events, outdoor fun and travel photos. Check your composition shots on the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD Screen, share your photos on location or video the setup menu even in full sunlight. Even shoot in low light with the high sensitivity ISO 1000. Original Clear RAW Noise Reduction helps suppress color noise. 56MB of Internal Memory let's you start shooting right away. Then, when you're ready, upload you pictures onto a Memory Stick(R) Duo media or PC for printing. Capture VGA 640x480 video clips with audio at high frame rates up to 30 frames per second with length limited only by the capacity of my media. Get up to 380 shots with a fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery. Enough for a long weekend or a whole vacation. Burst Mode let's you shoot up to 64 shots at VGA Standard Mode. High Sensitivity ISO 1000 Clear RAW Noise Reduction Burst and MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode White Balance - Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent and Flash Self Timer - 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds and Off Red-Eye Reduction Up to 64 Shot VGA at 1.3 fps Burst Mode Scene Modes - Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight and Twilight Portrait Movie Mode - MPEG VX Fine with Audio at 30 fps 640x480 Optical Viewfinder 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements Lens Construction 35mm Equivalent - 38-114mm Shutter Speed - 1/8-1/2000 seconds 1/3 EV Step Increments Exposure Compensation Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1000 ISO Battery Capacity - 3.6V, 960 mAh Dimensions - 3.5 x 2.25 x 0.875 inch, 89mm x57mm x 23mm Weight - 4.2 ou

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Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina battery power for up to 380 shots. A bright 2.5 LCD screen helps you compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. 56MB of internal memory lets you capture the moment without a flash memory card. And a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media makes it easy to save and exchange photos.

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Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina battery power for up to 380 shots. A bright 2.5 LCD screen helps you compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. 56MB of internal memory lets you capture the moment without a flash memory card. And a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media makes it easy to save and exchange photos.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DSCW55S.CEE8

Key Features

Digital Zoom 6x
Camera Type Compact • Light Field Camera
Weight 0.26 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Resolution 7.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 7.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3072 x 2048 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1632 x 1224 • 3072 x 2304 • 1920 x 1080

Video

Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112
Video Format MPEG-1
Video Speed 30 fps

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus
Optical Zoom 3x
Focal Length 6.3 - 18.9 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.79 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.81 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm

Exposure Control

Aperture Range f13/f7.1 (w/t) - f2.8/f5.2 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/8 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1000

Storage

Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Type JPEG • DCF • DPOF
Compression Modes Fine
Built-in Memory Size 56 MB

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 380 Images

System Requirements

Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista

Dimensions

Weight 0.26 lb.
Depth 0.9 in.
Height 2.25 in.
Width 3.5 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 718122405107
Product ID 56275766
Included Accessories Software • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap
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