Lets start with Specifications
Max resolution 2048 x 1536
Low resolution 1632 x 1224, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels 3.1 million
Sensor photo detectors 3.3 million
Sensor size 1/2.7 ’’ (5.27 x 3.96 mm)
Sensor type CCD
Colour filter array RGB
Sensor manufacturer Sony
ISO rating Auto, 100, 200, 400
Zoom wide (W) 39 mm
Zoom tele (T) 117 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom Yes, 3.2 x (VGA)
Image stabilization No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes, 5 steps
Auto focus type TTL
Normal focus range 50 cm
Macro focus range 10 cm
White balance override 4 positions
Aperture range F2.8 - F5.6
Min shutter 2 sec
Max shutter 1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash guide no. 3.8 m (12.4 ft) 8 m
External flash No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow
Exposure compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering Multi-Segment, Spot
Aperture priority No
Shutter priority No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread No
Continuous Drive Yes, 2 images
Movie Clips Yes, MPEG VX (VGA, 16 fps, unlimited, constrained by memory stick)
Remote control No
Tripod mount Yes
Self-timer 10 sec
Time-lapse recording No
Orientation sensor No
Storage types Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Storage included 16 MB Memory Stick
Uncompressed format No
Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels Fine, Standard
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 1.5 ’’
LCD Pixels 123, 000
Playback zoom Yes
Video out Yes
USB Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) No
Battery / Charger Yes
Battery AA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)
Weight (inc. batteries) 259 g (9.1 oz)
Dimensions 120 x 58 x 33 mm (4.7 x 2.3 x 1.3 in)
I like following things in this camera:
Small size,
Movie quality is good,
ease of use,
download to PC or see pictures/movie on TV using cables provided with camera,
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The problems which I faced:
blurred shots
slow start up time
slow consecutive shooting
noisey release button
poor quality of shots
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