The 7.2 megapixel Sony DSC-W55 complexion a 3x optical hurtle lens with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branding, 2.5" 115,000 pixel LCD display, optical viewfinder, again a uttermost responsiveness of ISO 1,000 equivalent. Auto again Programmed Auto panorama modes are offered, as well as seven scene modes (Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap).

Other Sony W55 score occupy 2x "Precision" (interpolating) digital zoom, improvement to 14x "Smart zoom" (which simply crops to effect the dash effect, resulting leverage lower resolution images, but no softening due to interpolation), three metering modes (multi-pattern, center-weighted or spot), +/- 2.0EV exposure compensation and a 2 or 10 second self-timer. The DSC-W55 captures movies in MPEG1 format with audio at resolutions up to 640x480 pixels, at a rate of up to 30 frames per second.

Like contradistinctive Sony models, the W55 uses Memory Stick Duo memory cards also comes with a quite friendly 56MB of at rest anamnesis available for image storage. Sony DSC-W55 interfaces include USB 2.0 (high-speed), A/V (NTSC or PAL), and DC input via a dummy battery that's included with the optional AC adapter. Power is provided to the Sony W55 via a Sony NP-BG1 Li-Ion rechargeable battery. The Sony W55 is offered sway a mishmash of colors including Caribbean blue, pale pink, pulchritudinous black also sleek chicken feed and appeared in US stores in mid-February 2007, carrying a list price of US$200.

Basic Points

• 7.2 -megapixel CCD.
• 3x zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera).
• Variable digital Smart Zoom (up to 14x at VGA resolution), or 2x Precision Digital zoom.
• Real-image optical viewfinder.
• 2.5-inch color LCD monitor.
• Automatic and Program exposure modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes and an intensity adjustment.
• 56MB internal memory.
• Sony Memory Stick Duo slot (no card included).
• USB 2.0 computer connection.
• Power from one rechargeable LiIon battery pack, charger included.
• Software for Mac and PC.
 
Special Points

• High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Snow, Beach, Landscape, and Soft Snap modes.
• Movie recording mode (with sound).
• Multi-Burst slow motion mode and Burst continuous shooting mode.
• Email (VGA resolution) mode.
• Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 1/8 sec in Auto mode; 1/2,000 to one second in Program mode, and 1/2,000 to two seconds in Twilight mode.
• Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/13, depending on zoom position.
• Creative Color Mode menu (Normal, Rich, Natural, Sepia, and B&W).
• Image Sharpness and Contrast adjustments.
• Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
• Macro (close-up) lens setting.
• Spot, Center-Weighted, and Multi-Metering modes.
• Multi and Center AF modes, plus manual focus (5 distance presets).
• Auto ISO setting or 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,000 ISO equivalents
• White balance (color) adjustment with six options.
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing compatibility.
 
Inside Parts

Included with the Sony DSC-W55 digital camera are the following items:

• Wrist strap.
• Rechargeable battery pack with charger.
• Combined USB/AV cable.
• Software CD containing Sony Cyber-shot software and USB drivers.
• Quick-guide manuals and registration information.