| # 1/1.8" 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD |
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. | | # 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom | Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification | | # 0 –14.0X Smart Zoom™ Feature (at VGA Resolution) | The Smart Zoom feature intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size–thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms. | | # Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens | The Vario-Tessar lens is specially produced for very compact cameras. This specialized design allows quick auto-focus, appealing zoom range while still maintaining a compact design. | | # Real Imaging Processor™ LSI | The innovative Real Imaging Processor™ LSI in the DSC-P200 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag and improves battery stamina. | | # Live Histogram Display | Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure. | | # 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion | Sony’s 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail. | | # 2.0" LCD Monitor1 | 2.0" LCD provides a high resolution view while shooting. Unique in such a compact camera, this large screen makes it easy to share image playback with friends. | | # 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus | By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony’s Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background. | | # Manual Exposure Mode | Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30 – 1/1000 sec.), and 2-step Aperture control. | | # AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator | Briefly illuminating the subject, in low – or no – light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock. | | # Selectable Focus Mode | Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release. | | # Multi-Pattern Measuring | Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn’t centered in the frame. | | # Scene Selection Mode | With 9 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, or High Speed Shutter | | # Pre-Flash Metering | With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots. | | # Memory Stick® Media and Memory Stick PRO™ Media2 | Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™ Memory Stick® media is compact, portable and rugged – connecting a variety of hardware and software applications3. | | # 5 Shot Burst Mode | Capture up to 5 shots (7MP fine) or up to 100 (VGA standard) at 1.1 frame/sec. even at 7 MP resolution. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports | | # Multi-Burst Mode | Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second. | | # MPEG Movie VX Standard/Fine Mode with Audio | Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email. |