Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera Review by Gene Wright

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Sony DSC-W310 Digital 12.1MP Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Digital Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD

Description

Pink Sony DSC-W310 Digital Camera
Pink Sony DSC-W310 Digital 12.1MP Camera with 4x Wide Zoom - Left

The DSC-W310 give you a lot of features for an budget priced camera. There are 12.1 Megapixels that perform well even in poor light using High Sensitivity Mode with 3200 ISO, and SteadyShot Image Stabilization. Subjects that move fast are easy to capture since the DSC-W310 can shoot 1.8 frames per second. and if you really want see your moving subject, use the camera to capture VGA movies .

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Black Sony DSC-W310 Digital 12.1MP Camera with 4x Wide Zoom - Left

Both video and stills can created and played back on the 2.7" LCD monitor. The screen is even simple to see in brilliant sunlight. When photographing in a tight spots, the Sony 4X 28mm wide-angle zoom optical lens will let you capture your shot. Other helpful features comprise of Smile Shutter, Face Detection, 8 scene modes and Intelligent Scene Recognition.

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Silver Sony DSC-W310 Digital 12.1MP Camera with 4x Wide Zoom - Left

12.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor
A formidable 1/23" Super HAD 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor allows you photograph stunning images with brilliant contrast and clearness down to the minute details. 12.1 megapixels give you the depth to create dazzling photo-quality prints as large as A3+ (13 x 19") size, or simply crop your photos and still produce high-resolution shots

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Pink Sony DSC-W310 Digital 12.1MP Camera with 4x Wide Zoom - Back LCD

Easy Shooting Function
Using the Easy Shooting function, even beginners can capture great images. In Easy Shooting Mode, simple-to-grasp basic instructions are presented on the LCD monitor and the camera changes to full automatic mode, eliminating a number of function selections and this allows you to concentrate only on your subject. As this mode works in harmony with Smart Scene Recognition, the camera chooses the most favorable setting for each scene. Additionally, Easy Shooting Mode uncomplicates Preview Mode.

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Silver Sony DSC-W310 Digital 12.1MP Camera with 4x Wide Zoom - Top

Features

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2.7 Clear Photo LCD Display - A generous 2.7" (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color

Sony 28mm Equivalent Lens with 4x Optical Zoom - 4x optical zoom lens with 28mm equivalent wide angle

Card Slots - The camera has card slots for Memory Stick Duo media and SD/SDHC media

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode - automatically detects seven different types of scenes

Scene Modes - The DSC-W310 features 8 convenient scene modes

SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur

Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance

Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button

In-Camera Retouching Tools - Retouch and enhance your photos on the go

Lithium-ion Battery - Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power

Includes Sony PMBP (Picture Motion Browser) Software
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Item Includes

• Sony DSC-W310 Digital Camera
• Rechargeable Battery (NP-BN1)
• Battery Charger
• USB Cable
• AV Cable
• Wrist Strap
• CD-ROM
• 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty

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