DSC-S2100 | Cyber-shot® Digital Camera S2100 | Sony

Cyber-shot Digital Camera S2100

Model number: DSC-S2100

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Model Highlights: 12-megapixel, 3x optical zoom, 3.0" LCD, Easy Shooting Mode, Smile Shutter™, Face Detection, SteadyShot™ image stabilization, AA battery operation

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Wonderfully simple. Simply wonderful.

Sporting extremely easy-to-use controls and a large, 3.0-inch (diag.) screen, the DSC-S2100 makes taking and viewing pictures easy. Get great shots from greater distances with 12-megapixel resolution and 3x zoom. It even features the convenience of AA battery operation.

Beginners Welcome

Easy Mode: the name says it all. Even if you're new to digital photography, Easy Shooting Mode helps everyone take great photos. When you turn it on, Easy Shooting Mode displays easy-to-understand instructions right on the screen. Even better, the camera automatically adjusts the settings based on your environment. Just point, shoot and enjoy.

More about Shooting Modes
Goodbye Blurry Photos

Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the moment. Built-in SteadyShot™ image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur through use of digital processing technologies.
- SteadyShot
Catch Them Smiling

Capture a smile the moment it happens with Smile Shutter™ technology. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and when your subject smiles, a photo is automatically taken.
- Smile Shutter
Faces First

Sony's Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, and exposure to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
- Face detection
3-inch Screen

Viewing your subjects is simpler with a large screen. This generous 3.0" (diag.) Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K pixels) features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and review your photos—even in bright sunlight.
AA Batteries / Versatile Media Slot

No matter where you are, fresh batteries usually aren't too far away. Just pop in some AA batteries and continue shooting. It's the affordable and convenient way to stay powered up. And don't miss the versatile new media slot, now accepting both Memory Stick™ Duo and SD/SDHC media.

This one is perfect for beginners. A large, 3.0" (diag.) screen makes taking and viewing pictures easy with the DSC-S2100. Sporting impressive 12-megapixel resolution and 3x zoom, great shots can be taken from greater distances. Plus, enjoy the convenience of AA battery operation and features like Easy Shooting Mode, iAuto and SteadyShot™ for capturing great images in various conditions.

12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor

A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+(13x19") size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects seven different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape and Macro

Face Detection technology

Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash focus and exposure to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Easy Shooting Mode

With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.

Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-S2100 accepts Memory Stick Duo™/Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).⁶

Colors Available

The Cyber-shot^® DSC-S2100 camera is available in silver, orange and black.

Intelligent (iAuto) Auto Mode

Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Take a picture from a kid on the playground, to landscape shots, to a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party. All clear images without leaving auto mode.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)

High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Scene Modes

The DSC-S2100 features 8 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portait / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet

AA Battery Operation

Operates on AA batteries for convenient replacement (capacity of 85 images or 170 minutes for shooting stil images with Alkaline batteries).

Includes Sony^® PMB Portable software³

With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-S2100³ makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites without the need for any additional software or install.⁵

3.0”¹ Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels)

Generous 3.0”¹ (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.

Steady Shot^TM Image Stabilization

SteadyShot™ image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur through use of digital processing technologies.

Smile Shutter™ technology

Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera does the rest. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

In-Camera Retouching Tools:

Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.

Includes Sony^®PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.0²

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.²

Product Specifications

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Sony Lens
Aperture : iAuto(F3.1/F5.6 (W)) / Program Auto(F3.1/F5.6 (W)) (2 Steps with ND Filter)
Optical Zoom : 3x
Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Total Zoom : Approximately 6x with Precision Digital Zoom
Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M:Approx.3.7x(Total), 5M:Approx.4.6x(Total), VGA:Approx.18x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.6.2x(Total)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 6.2-18.6mm
Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspheric elements)
Macro Mode : iAuto(W:Approx.5cm(0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx.40cm(1.31) to Infinity)

Focus Control

AF Modes : 9 points AF / Center Weighted AF
AF Illuminator : No

Flash

Flash Modes : Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.3m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.10.8')(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.8 m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.5.91')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.6 m(Approx.21.7')(W) / Approx.3.6 m(Approx.11.8')(T)

Interface

SD Output : No
HD Output : No
USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
TransferJet : No
PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Software

Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.0, PMB Portable 5.0 (for Windows), PMB Portable 1.1 (for Macintosh), Music Transfer
Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft^® Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Macintosh^® OS X(v10.4-v10.6)

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.79 mm) Super HAD™ CCD Sensor

Viewfinder

Type : No

Exposure System

Metering : Yes
Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Gourmet
D-Range Optimizer : No
ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Noise Reduction : No
White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash

Convenience Features

Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
Date / Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina /Off

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" (97.6mm x 61.0mm x 27.2mm)
Weight (Approx.) : Body: Approx. 4.8oz. (137g), With battery and Memory Stick media: Approx. 6.5 oz. (184g)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Recording

Media Type : 6MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media, optional SD/SDHC Media⁶
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Aprox. 12.1 Megapixels
Video Resolution : VGA(640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) / QVGA (320 x 240) (29.97fps, Progressive)
Microphone/Speaker : Mono / No

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0"¹ Clear Photo LCD (230K pixels)
Histogram : No

Drive System

Drive Mode : Normal / Burst
Self-timer : Yes (Off / 10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Shutter Speeds : iAuto(1/4- 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
Burst Mode : Approx. 1.07 fps at 12.1MP (Maximum 100 shots)

Advanced Features

Face Detection : 8 faces (Auto / Off)
Image Stabilization : Digital
In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction
NightFraming System : No
NightShot® Infrared System : No

Power

Battery Type : AA Alkaline 3.0V
Battery Capacity : Approx. 85 minutes / Approx. 170 images (when shooting still images)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.0W

In the Box

Wrist Strap

AA Batteries
CD-ROM

USB Cable

Product Profile

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Product Warranty

Limited Warranty

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Rechargeable AA Batteries (4-Pack)

$11.00

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Really nice camera for low price I really like the camera. I recommend it for people who want HD for a low price. September 11, 2011

Good Camera Camera is a great size. Nice feel and appears sturdy. I boat a lot so standard batteries and a common sd card are great to use in this camera. Well done. February 23, 2011

Do not buy this one December 6, 2010

No Problems Whatsoever I am at best a novice. This camera not only teaches me how to use the device but also I am learning as I go along with my computer. Thanks November 16, 2010

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1.Viewable area, measured diagonally

2. PMB requires Microsoft^® Windows^® XP SP3/ Windows Vista^®SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac^® OS.

3. PMB Portable for Windows is pre-loaded. PMB Portable for Mac is available at www.eSupport.sony.com . PMB Portable requires USB cable (included) and PC with internet connectivity. 64-bit environments not supported

4.Uploading directly to the web requires PMB Portable software and USB cable (included), and PC with internet connectivity (not included). PMB Portable for Mac is available at www.eSupport.sony.com . 64-bit environments not supported.

5. Requires compatible wireless access point(s). Some features may rely on Internet services.

6. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo , Memory Stick PRO-HG, Class 2 or higher for SD/SDHC media are recommended.

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