DSC-W510 | Cyber-shot® Digital Camera W510 | Sony

Cyber-shot Digital Camera W510

Model number: DSC-W510

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Model Highlights: 12.1-megapixel, 26mm equivalent lens with 4x optical zoom, Sweep Panorama Mode, 2.7" LCD, iAuto, Smile Shutter™ and Face Detection, SteadyShot™ image stabilization, VGA movie capabilities

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Picture it perfectly.

There's no need to second guess taking your 12.1MP compact companion along for the ride — it doesn't weigh you down and won't take up much space. Simply point and shoot to capture memories for your photo library or create an amazing photo journal of monumental moments preserved in perfect detail. Capture an entire mountain range or a crystal clear waterfall cascading from above with Sweep Panorama^™ mode. Instantly check to see how your shots came out on the 2.7" Clear Photo LCD^™ display.

Ultra-wide, 231-degree Panoramic Shots

Use Sweep Panorama mode to get breathtaking 231-degree panoramic shots. Capture beautiful horizons and captivating cityscapes by pressing the shutter button and sweeping the W510 in the desired direction. The camera does the rest, shooting multiple images at high speeds and seamlessly stitching them together to create one continuous image.
Goodbye Blurry Photos

Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the moment. Optical SteadyShot^™ image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur through use of digital processing technologies.
A Smarter Auto Mode

Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you — recognizing scenes, lighting conditions and faces — and automatically adjusts the settings for you. The results are clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur.
Faces First

Sony's Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, flash, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
Fit Everybody In

The professional-quality Carl Zeiss^® Vario-Tessar^® 4x optical zoom lens with 26mm equivalent wide angle brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor and travel photos. Plus, the wide angle lens helps you fit everyone in for better group photos.
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. You can even adjust the sensitivity for adults or children for even better results.

All screen images simulated.

Capture life at its fullest with the DSC-W510 Cyber-shot® camera. Shoot vibrant landscapes with one touch using Sweep Panorama Mode, and score that perfect portrait shot with Face Detection and Smile Shutter™ technologies. Fit everything in with the 26mm wide angle lens and automatically get clear images with SteadyShot™ image stabilization and iAuto. Give your memories the superb contrast and clarity they deserve with the powerful 12.1-megapixel Super HAD™ CCD image sensor. A generous 2.7" (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ display makes it easy to review your photos, compose shots and easily navigate the menu?even in bright sunlight.

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.

Sweep Panorama™ mode

Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama™ mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 231 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.

Face Detection technology

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

Soft Skin mode

Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.

Anti-blink Function

It’s frustrating to capture the perfect shot, only to review it later and discover subjects blinked during the photo. The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.

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, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Includes Sony^® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.3

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, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.�

Sony^® Lens with 4x Optical Zoom and 26mm equivalent wide angle

The Sony^® 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoors, sports, and travel photos. Thanks to 26mm equivalent wide angle of this lens you can also get great group shots in tight spots.

Intelligent Auto Mode

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

480p AVI VGA Movie Mode

In 480p AVI movie mode the camera shoots 640 x 480 movies at 30 fps, a standard format when working with a PC. Users will create movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac^® computer

Once transferred to your computer and connected to the internet you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket^® and YouTube™.

Self-Portrait Timer

Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight 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. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

In-Camera Retouching Tools

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

2.7” (230K dots) Clear Photo LCD™ display

Generous 2.7” (230K dots) Clear Photo LCD™ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.

SteadyShot^® 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. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. 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.

Natural Flash

Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.

Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus

Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to help recover shadows and highlights. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.

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.

Includes Sony^® PMBP (Picture Motion Browser Portable) software

With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-W510 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 to install.�

Product Specifications

Recording

Media Type : optional “Memory Stick Duo” (No movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, optional “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, optional SD Memory Card (Class 2 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 2 or higher)
Still Image Mode : JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 : 9M (4,000 x 2,248) / 2M (1,920 � 1,080)
Still Image Size 3:2 : No
Still Image Size 4:3 : 12M (4,000 x 3,000), 8M (3,264 x 2,448), 5M (2,592 x 1,944), VGA (640 x 480)
Panorama Still Image Size : (7,152 �1,080) / (4,912 �1,080) / (4,912 �1,920) / (3,424 �1,920)
Sweep Multi Angle Image Size : No
Video Format : AVI / Motion JPEG
Video Mode : VGA (640 x 480, 30fps, progressive) QVGA (320 x 240, 30fps, progressive)
Photo Capture from Movie : No
Dual Record : No
Audio Format : CCITT u-Law
Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono

LCD Display

LCD Type : 2.7" Clear Photo� LCD (230K dots)
Angle Adjustment : No
Brightness Control : Normal / Bright
Histogram : No
Grid Display : Yes (Off / On)

Drive System

Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
Shutter Speeds : iAuto (2" - 1/1,500) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1,500)
Burst Mode : Approx 1.17 fps at 12.1MP (Maximum 100 shots)

Advanced Features

Anti Motion Blur : No
Embedded GPS : No
Sweep Panorama : Sweep Panorama
Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Key Selected Face Memory)
Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
Image Stabilization : SteadyShot
In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red-Eye Correction
Intelligent Auto : Yes
Shooting Tips : No
Background Defocus : No
Waterproof : No
Dustproof : No
Shockproof : No
Superior Auto : No
Tracking Focus : No
Blink Detection : No

Power

Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BN1 3.6V
Battery Capacity : typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)
Number of Still Images : 220
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.1W
Power Requirements : Battery charger: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 2W

Camera

Camera Type : Compact zoom digital camera

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Sony Lens
Aperture : iAuto (F2.8/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto (F2.8/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter)
Aperture (Max.) : F2.8 (W)-5.9 (T)
Optical Zoom : 4x
Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M: Approx. 4.9x (Total), 5M: Approx. 6.2x (Total), VGA: Approx. 25x (Total), 16:9 (2M): Approx. 8.3x (Total)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 16:9: 28-114mm / Still 4:3: 26-105mm / Movie 4:3: 26-105mm
Filter Diameter : No
Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspheric elements)
Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto (W: Approx. 4cm(0.13') to Infinity, T: Approx. 60cm (1.97') to Infinity)
Aspheric Elements : 3

Focus Control

AF Modes : 9 points AF (Under Face Undetected) / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF
AF Illuminator : No

Flash

Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx. 0.2-Approx. 4.8m (W) / Approx. 0.2-Approx. 2.3 m (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 6.0 m (Approx. 19.69') (W) / Approx. 3.0 m (Approx. 9.84') (T)

Interface

Memory Card Slot : MS Duo and SD/SDHC Compatible
SD Output : Yes
HD Output : No
USB Port(s) : Yes - Multi Use Terminal
Party Shot Compatible : No
TransferJet : No
PictBridge Compatible : No

Software

Supplied Software : Windows^®: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Ver. 5.5, PMB Portable

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.79 mm) Super HAD CCD Sensor
Processor : BIONZ^®
Pixel Gross : 12.4MP
Effective Picture Resolution : 12.1MP
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Viewfinder

Type : None
Diopter Adjustment : No

Exposure System

Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Snow / Beach / Gourmet / Pet
D-Range Optimizer : Standard / Plus / Off
ISO : Auto 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Noise Reduction : NR Slow Shutter
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
Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Folder, Protect: Single / Select
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 1/4" x 13/16" (96.0mm x 54.0mm x 19.9 mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 4.2 oz. (119g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 3.6 oz (103g)

Inputs and Outputs

HD Output : No

In the Box

USB Cable

Battery (NP-BN1)
Wrist Strap

Battery Charger (BC-CSN)
CD-ROM

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Product Warranty

Limited Warranty

Soft Carrying Case

$19.99
Soft Carrying Case

$14.99
Rechargeable Battery Pack

$49.99
Lightweight Tripod

$49.99

DSC-W510 2.2 5 9 9

Very Poor Camera - Worst Ever! Probably the worst camera I have every had. I have had Sony cameras before but this is a bad choice and a poor investment for my money. My wife and I have had very frustrating moments with this camera and cannot wait to change it soon. The picture quality is extremely bad after dark and with the zoom-in it is terrible. I also feel ashamed to use it in public and in front of my friends. Ease of use is good just like any other Sony but picture quality is a terrible 1 star. The camera body has a very cheap feel to it and I personally will not recommend this to anyone. Again a 1 star. Please do not buy this camera, if you can pool in a little more money and get a better model you have done good for yourself. If you have the opportunity to test it in person (in Best Buy or an electronic shop)please do so before buying. If you are buying it online hopefully you know what you are doing. Thanks November 14, 2012

DSC-W510/R review Charger seems to be not working at all. I could able to test the camera if it is working or not. Need to contact customer care support and find out. April 22, 2012

This Camera Sucks, Don't Buy! We thought we were upgrading from our previous 7.2 MP DSC which we had for years until it stopped functioning. Boy, was this the biggest mistake ever in buying a camera that is more of a downgrade then anything else. The camera is not user friendly, has a mind of it's own and the worst part of it all. The quality of the pictures are always grainy no matter what time of day is it. Don't buy this camera. The development of this new DSC series has gone several years backwards instead of forwards. April 8, 2012

Wonderful Camera I got this camera a few weeks ago and it's wonderful. It takes great pictures and the size is great to just carry around. It takes photos, videos, and has a smile detector. December 31, 2011

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2. For firmware update on Mac OS^® X go to www.esupport.sony.com.

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