The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 drift a twelve (!) megapixel sensor which is coupled to a Zeiss-branded 3x optical whiz further a 2.5" LCD display. The DSC-W200's 35 - 105mm counterpart lens incorporates Sony's Super Steady Shot optical twist stabilization to minimize obfuscate caused by camera pound at slow shutter speeds. Other W200 features include ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 6400 (!), 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 W200 also offers high definition component video output, via an optional proprietary cable or cradle.

The Cyber-shot W200 includes Sony's numerous guise detection technology, practical of detecting augmenting to eight faces simultaneously. Sony's course is apparently linked not proper to the W200's Autoexposure also 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 W200 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.