Easily capture special moments with family and friends using this digital camera that features face detection technology and a SteadyShot optical image stabilization for clear, detailed images.
12.1-megapixel CCD: Captures high-resolution images. 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD with BIONZ imaging processor delivers detailed images with low noise and high contrast.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom/8x digital zoom: Lets you capture sharp, highly detailed long shots. Sony Smart Zoom technology crops into the central portion of interest in your photo, avoiding image degradation.
3" Clear Photo LCD screen: For excellent visibility even in bright sunlight.
SteadyShot optical image stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200): Minimize blur due to hand shake, low light conditions or times when flash is not possible.
Dynamic Range Optimization: Preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas for great results even in difficult lighting conditions.
Face detection technology: Tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure. Smile Shutter mode allows you to shoot automatically when your subject laughs, smiles or grins.
Intelligent scene recognition: Automatically recognizes 5 different types of scene conditions and selects the appropriate camera settings.
Scene modes: Include auto, easy, program auto, high sensitivity, twilight, twilight portrait, soft snap, landscape, beach, snow, fireworks, underwater and gourmet.
Burst mode: Lets you take up to 100 shots at 1.8 fps so you can capture the best possible image.
9-area multipoint autofocus: Evaluates your shot at 9 points for great results, even with off-center subjects. Center and spot auto focus also included for sharper images.
White balance modes: Including auto, daylight, cloudy, incandescent, flash and 3 fluorescent options achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions.
Flash modes: Include auto, flash-off and slow synchro for great images no matter what the lighting.
Color modes: Include vivid, sepia, normal and black-and-white.
Capture high-quality video clips: MPEG VX fine with audio (640 x 480 at 30 fps), MPEG VX standard with audio (640 x 480 at 16 fps) or presentation (320 x 240 at 8.3 fps).
15MB internal memory: Supports Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo cards (not included).
PhotoTV HD and PHOTOMUSIC: Let you display high-definition photos and create an HD slideshow with music when connected to your compatible high-definition TV (requires cable, not included).
PictBridge compatible: Connect your camera to a compatible printer and print photos directly without using a PC.
Easy shooting mode: Limits the number of settings for beginners or users who want to keep things simple.
Stamina battery power: Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully charged lithium-ion battery (included).