Sony DSC-W55 Specification Guide
DSC-W55
Cyber-shot® digital still camera
In silver, black, pink or light blue, the DSC-W55 is a stand-out choice for style-conscious start-out or step-up camera
customers who appreciate real value and advanced technology. 7.2 MP imaging, Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical zoom lens and high
sensitivity combine to capture clear, high-detail images even in low light -- and with up to 380-shot Stamina® battery power, 56
MB Internal Memory capacity and large 2.5” LCD screen, the DSC-W55 is ideal for family memories at home or on the road.
customers who appreciate real value and advanced technology. 7.2 MP imaging, Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical zoom lens and high
sensitivity combine to capture clear, high-detail images even in low light -- and with up to 380-shot Stamina® battery power, 56
MB Internal Memory capacity and large 2.5” LCD screen, the DSC-W55 is ideal for family memories at home or on the road.
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7.2 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.
Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical Zoom
Lens Design
A top-quality Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical
zoom lens design helps the DSC-
W55 bring distant subjects closer
and lets you frame shots quickly
for better composition -- a real
advantage for family sports,
outdoor fun and travel photos.
Large 2.5” LCD Screen
The DSC-W55 provides a large,
bright LCD screen for composing
shots, checking results, sharing
your photos on location and
reading camera setup menus even
in full sunlight.
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High Sensitivity Mode
With high sensitivity of ISO 1000,
the DSC-W55 gives you better
shots in low light so you can shoot
without flash to preserve the
mood -- great for birthday parties,
indoor gatherings and candid
portraits.
Clear RAW™ Noise Reduction
The original Sony Clear RAW™ NR
(Noise Reduction) image
processing technology helps
suppress color noise that can
accompany high-sensitivity
shooting.
56 MB Internal Memory
The DSC-W55 allows you to
capture a large number of images
without a flash memory card, so
it’s great for traveling or for quick
candid snapshots.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Convenience
The DSC-W55 also has a built-in
slot for optional Memory Stick
Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™
media -- the compact, high-
capacity storage media that make
it easily to upload photos to your
computer or make lab-quality
prints at home on your Sony
Picture Station™ digital printer
(sold separately).
Function Guide Text/Icon
Display
An on-screen Function Guide
text/icon display makes it easy to
learn the camera functions that
give you greater creative freedom
to adjust photo settings.
Versatile Color Modes
The DSC-W55 gives you greater
creative freedom to adjust color
mode for the creative results you
want -- with Natural setting for
subtle colors, Rich setting for more
intense colors, in addition to
Monochrome and Sepia color
settings.
Convenient Photo Modes
To adjust quickly for specific
shooting situations, the DSC-W55
lets you choose from several
convenient photo modes: Auto, P-
Auto, and Scene Selections for
Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Landscape, High Sensitivity, Soft
Snap, Snow, and Beach
environments.
14X Smart Zoom® Feature
The Sony Smart Zoom® feature
intelligently “crops into” the central
portion of interest in your photo,
avoiding the image degradation of
other digital zooms.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
Stamina® Battery Power
Burst Mode
Picture Motion Browser Software