Sony DSC-S780 Specification Guide
DSC-S780
Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
With Sony’s Face Detection technology, the 8.1MP DSC-S780 detects up to three faces and optimizes
focus and exposure for accurate, natural photos of family and friends. You can capture stunning
detail thanks to its 8.1 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom lens, and and view on a 2.5” LCD
screen.
focus and exposure for accurate, natural photos of family and friends. You can capture stunning
detail thanks to its 8.1 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom lens, and and view on a 2.5” LCD
screen.
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8.1 MP Super HAD™ CCD
More megapixels give you more detail
and definition when you make big
prints or crop in tight on your subject.
The advanced Sony® Super HAD™
(Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD
design allows more light to pass to
each pixel, increasing sensitivity and
reducing noise.
More megapixels give you more detail
and definition when you make big
prints or crop in tight on your subject.
The advanced Sony® Super HAD™
(Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD
design allows more light to pass to
each pixel, increasing sensitivity and
reducing noise.
3X Optical Zoom Lens
3X optical zoom brings distant subjects
closer to help you capture sharp,
detailed long shots and quickly frame
images for better composition -- great
for family sports, outdoor fun, and
travel photos.
3X optical zoom brings distant subjects
closer to help you capture sharp,
detailed long shots and quickly frame
images for better composition -- great
for family sports, outdoor fun, and
travel photos.
2.5” TFT LCD Display
The large, bright 2.5” TFT LCD display
makes it easy to compose shots, check
results, and read menus in sharp natural
color, even in bright sunlight.
The large, bright 2.5” TFT LCD display
makes it easy to compose shots, check
results, and read menus in sharp natural
color, even in bright sunlight.
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Face Detection
Face Detection technology
automatically controls focus and
exposure to help reveal faces in
shadows, make skin tones look more
natural, reduce red-eye, and eliminates
harsh facial glare.
Face Detection technology
automatically controls focus and
exposure to help reveal faces in
shadows, make skin tones look more
natural, reduce red-eye, and eliminates
harsh facial glare.
5-Point Auto Focus
A five-point auto focus evaluates your
shot at 5 points on your screen -- so
you’ll get great results even with off-
center subjects that make interesting
photo compositions.
A five-point auto focus evaluates your
shot at 5 points on your screen -- so
you’ll get great results even with off-
center subjects that make interesting
photo compositions.
High Sensitivity (ISO 1250) Mode
For sharp, flash-free photos without blur,
high sensitivity (ISO 1250) allows
shooting at higher shutter speeds for
better pictures in low-light conditions --
great for birthday parties, indoor
gatherings, and candid portraits.
For sharp, flash-free photos without blur,
high sensitivity (ISO 1250) allows
shooting at higher shutter speeds for
better pictures in low-light conditions --
great for birthday parties, indoor
gatherings, and candid portraits.
Convenient Photo Modes
To adjust quickly for specific shooting
situations, you can choose from several
convenient photo modes, including
Auto, Program Auto, and Scene
Selections such as Twilight, Twilight
Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow,
High Sensitivity, and Beach
environments.
To adjust quickly for specific shooting
situations, you can choose from several
convenient photo modes, including
Auto, Program Auto, and Scene
Selections such as Twilight, Twilight
Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow,
High Sensitivity, and Beach
environments.
QVGA Movie Mode
Capture 320 x 240 audio/video clips at
high frame rate (up to 30 frames per
second ). The maximum length of time
you can shoot continuously is about 10
minutes.
Capture 320 x 240 audio/video clips at
high frame rate (up to 30 frames per
second ). The maximum length of time
you can shoot continuously is about 10
minutes.
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Smart Zoom® Feature
The Sony Smart Zoom® feature
The Sony Smart Zoom® feature
intelligently “crops into” the central
portion of interest in your photo,
helping avoid the image degradation
of other digital zooms.
helping avoid the image degradation
of other digital zooms.
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Burst Mode
You can fire off up to 3 shots at
Approx.0.9 second intervals (at any
resolution: VGA to full resolution mode)
-- a great way to capture a child’s first
steps or a pet’s best tricks.
You can fire off up to 3 shots at
Approx.0.9 second intervals (at any
resolution: VGA to full resolution mode)
-- a great way to capture a child’s first
steps or a pet’s best tricks.
Histogram
Histogram display gives you more
control over your images with the
ability to optimize exposure
adjustments for better detail in both
light and dark areas of a photo.
Histogram display gives you more
control over your images with the
ability to optimize exposure
adjustments for better detail in both
light and dark areas of a photo.
22 MB Internal Memory
Even if you forget your flash memory
card, you can get the shot because 22
MB internal memory lets you capture a
limited number of shots with in-camera
convenience, then easily transfer your
shots to a PC or optional Memory Stick
Duo™ Media.
Even if you forget your flash memory
card, you can get the shot because 22
MB internal memory lets you capture a
limited number of shots with in-camera
convenience, then easily transfer your
shots to a PC or optional Memory Stick
Duo™ Media.
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Stamina® Battery Power
Provides extended battery life and
shooting capacity when using a fully
charged Lithium Ion battery-- enough to
cover a long weekend or a whole
vacation
Provides extended battery life and
shooting capacity when using a fully
charged Lithium Ion battery-- enough to
cover a long weekend or a whole
vacation
Direct Playback button
Direct Playback Button provides one-
touch ability to review images while
shooting, or quickly start up Playback
Mode from power-off status.
Direct Playback Button provides one-
touch ability to review images while
shooting, or quickly start up Playback
Mode from power-off status.
Picture Motion Browser Software
Supplied software makes it easier to
upload, organize, and search photos
on your PC. When shooting photos
using your camera and an optional
GPS unit, the software even provides a
convenient map view function that lets
you sort photos by location and
display their origin on a world map .
Supplied software makes it easier to
upload, organize, and search photos
on your PC. When shooting photos
using your camera and an optional
GPS unit, the software even provides a
convenient map view function that lets
you sort photos by location and
display their origin on a world map .
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