Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 manual and always important Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 lens which makes the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 kit or bundle, is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number DSC-W30
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $230.00
Street Price $219.33
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2006-02-28
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 153 g
5.3 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 89 x 59 x 23 mm
3.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2816x2112, 2816x1872, 2048x1536, 1920x1080, 1632x1224
Movie Resolution 640x480, 160x112
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 2
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x precision
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 5-area Contrast Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum 0.2500
Manual Focus Yes
Manual Focus Steps 5
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 2 - 0 cm
0.8 - 0.0 in
Min Macro Area 27 x 20 mm
1.1 x 0.8 in
Min Aperture f/13.0
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f2.8 - 7.1(W), f5.2 - 13(T)
Lens Thread 30 mm
Lens Thread Type Body threads w/ adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-image optical zoom
Optical VF Accuracy 81%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 85000
Max Playback Zoom 5.00
Exposure ISO Settings 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
ISO Rating Max 1000
Number of White Balance Settings 6
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash WB
Manual White Balance No
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 7
Flash Modes Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Synch, Slow Synch w/ Red-Eye Reduction,
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 2.4
Flash Range Description ISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Memory Included (MB) 32.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format MPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Cyber-shot Viewer v1.0
Performance Timing Startup Time 1.7 seconds
Shutdown Time 1.3 seconds
Play -> Record 1.0 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 0.3 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.2 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.0 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 1.3 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 1.2 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 999
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 1.4
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Download speed, KB/second 5275.0
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 camera or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 powergrip digital camera.

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