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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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5 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • Sony case works perfectly for the Cybershot
  • Sony makes an excellent
  • pouch style case

Cons

  • infra-red flash indicator
  • Sony does not use a standard mini USB connection
  • this camera will catch every one

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 2592, 1944 px
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.5 in

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12

Pros

  • Sony case works perfectly for the Cybershot
  • Sony makes an excellent
  • pouch style case
  • more entertaining
  • more productive
  • and more manageable
  • solid and well-built
  • good image quality
  • fast responsive operation
  • Flash performance is excellent and can even be used for macro shots
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • infra-red flash indicator
  • Sony does not use a standard mini USB connection
  • this camera will catch every one
  • there is no panoramic or stitch assist mode
  • there is no memory card included with the camera
  • softness and some smearing of low contrast detail
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Flash recycle is still a bit slow
  • Does the camera export RAW images
  • small optical viewfinder
  • noise obscures or destroys most fine details and the majority of shadow detail is obliterated

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconMax resolution
2592 x 1944 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Max resolution2592 x 1944 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom6.0 x
Focal length equiv38 - 114
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Monitoring Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter1.18 in
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Photography features
Auto exposure lockno
Continuous shootingyes
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
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Dimensions
Weight8.82 oz
Width3.58 in
Height2.36 in
Depth1.43 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)340
Battery life (max)2.5 h
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported2
Start-up time1300.0 ms
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Other features
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • POR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
Maximum image resolution2592 x 1944 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
Supported aspect ratios3:2
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Field of view100.0 %
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions640.0 px
Supported video file formatsMPEG-1
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialAluminium
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick
  • MS Pro
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick Pro
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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