The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 traits a seven megapixel sensor which is coupled to a Zeiss-branded 3x optical whiz also a 2.5" LCD display. The DSC-W80's 35 - 105mm equivalent lens incorporates Sony's Super Steady Shot optical big idea stabilization to minimize obscure caused by camera contact at slow shutter speeds. Other W80 features include ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 3200, in-camera photo editing, a Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo card slot plus 31MB of built in memory, and power from a proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. The W80 also offers high definition component video output, via an optional proprietary cable or cradle.

The Cyber-shot W80 includes Sony's too much guise detection technology, convincing of detecting increase to eight faces simultaneously. Sony's the book is apparently linked not personalized to the W80's Autoexposure further autofocus systems as in most similar systems, but also to white balance and flash metering as well - allowing the camera to ensure proper flash exposure and pleasing flesh tones. Also, the W80 marks one of the first applications of Sony's Bionz image processor - first seen in the company's Alpha digital SLRs - in their compact camera models. Sony says Bionz will offer improved image quality, faster response times, and better battery life in its compact cameras.

Basic Information

• 7.2 megapixel HAD CCD
• Carl Zeiss 35-105mm equivalent 3x optical zoom lens
• 14x Smart Zoom (VGA quality), 2x normal zoom
• f/2.8 to f/8.0 at wide angle and f/5.2 to f/14.8 at telephoto
• 2.5-inch LCD with 115,000 pixels
• Nine-point autofocus
• 340 shots on one charge of the lithium-ion battery
• Broadcast quality Movie mode with sound and slow zoom
• Shutter speed from 1/4 to 1/1,000 second in Auto and as long.
• Exposure bracketing
• White balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2.
• Scene modes: Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight.
• Flash range: 0.6' to 10.8' (W); 1.3' to 5.9' (T)
• PictBridge compatible
 
Special Information

• Available in four colors: black, silver, white, or pink
• Optical viewfinder
• Face Detection
• SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• High ISO sensitivity (to ISO 3,200) with Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction
• HD output (1080i) for stills, with music
• D-Range Optimization
• In-camera Red-eye Reduction
• Live histogram in recording modes
• Burst mode of 10+ shots at 2.8 fps
• 31MB internal memory
• Support for up to 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media
 
Inside Parts

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 ships with the following items in the box:

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 digital camera
• NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
• BC-CSG battery charger
• A/V and USB multi-connector cables
• Wrist strap
• Software CD-ROM with PDF manual