Click on the W120 for a 360° QTVR tour Rounding out Sony's "W" series of ultra-compact and durable models for 2008 is the 8.1-megapixel DSC-W130 and 7.2- megapixel DSC-W120 units. Both feature a 4x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD screen, Face Detection AF, Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, etc. Newly-available on the W-series cameras is Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles – without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile. Each of the new W series models includes Sony’s improved face detection technology, which, like the smile shutter technology, can now distinguish between the faces of children and adults. You can select “child priority” or “adult priority” and the camera will detect up to eight faces in the camera frame and optimize focus, exposure, white balance, and flash control. The "W" series features a number of powerful features, including: Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject’s location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as “unsharp mask” to sharpen images. To view your images in 1080 high-definition resolution, you can connect each of the cameras to a compatible HDTV sets via HD component cable or Sony’s HD Cyber-shot Station® cradle (both sold separately). Cyber-shot W120 Major Features: Sony 7.2 Megapixel effective Super HAD CCD image sensor Carl Zeiss 4x Zoom (32-128mm equivalent in 35mm photography) Zoom-coupled optical viewfinder MPEG Movie: 640x480 VX Fine w/audio at 30fps (Memory Stick Duo Pro required) Auto, Program AE, plus 10 Scene modes Burst at 1.5fps (up to a max of 100 frames) Live histogram display in capture and playback 9 Area Multi-point AF; auto or selectable Spot AF point Face Detection technology "Smile Shutter" mode 2.5" TFT color (115,000 pixels) LCD Screen with Auto Brightness ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Noise Reduction: Automatically cleans up long exposure images Built-in flash with Auto, Fill, Red Eye Reduction and Slow Synch USB 2.0 Auto-Connect to host computer Powered by Li-ion rechargeable battery 15MB internal memory plus Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro compatible (up to 16GB) DPOF and PictBridge direct-print USB compatible The Cyber-shot DSC-W120 comes in pink, blue, black and silver, with an MSRP of US$199.99. It will be available in March 2008. See our Buy Box below for current pricing at various online vendors.

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US visitors DSC-W120/P Pink Digital Camera (7.2MP, 3072x2304, 2x Opt, 15MB Internal Memory, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Card Slot) $ 187.95 at Abe's of Maine $ 199.99 at Crutchfield.com $ 189.99 at OneCall.com $ 199.95 at PC Connection $ 199.99 at J&R $ 199.95 at B&H Photo-Video $ 175.00 at NormanCamera.com $ 175.00 at Quack Quack Distributors

UK visitors DSCW120S New £ 123.99 at Misco.co.uk £ 124.13 at ebuyer.com £ 122.93 at IT247.com £ 118.80 at Afasystems.biz £ 138.64 at uk.insight.com

Sony DSC-W120 Specifications Image Device: 1/2.5" 7.2 Megapixel Effective Sony Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB of internal memory Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Duo PRO Media (up to 16GB) Zoom: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4X Optical, 5.35 – 21.4mm (32-128mm equivalent in 35mm) 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements Digital Zoom™ Feature: o - 2.0x (Precision) Filter Diameter: N/A Auto Focus: 9 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF Minimum Focus Distance: 1.6 in. (4cm) - Infinity (wide); 19.7 in (50cm) - infinity (telephoto) Shutter Speed: Auto (1/4-1/6000 sec.), Program Auto (1-1/6000 sec.) Aperture Range: Auto(F2.8-F14 with ND Filter) / Program Auto(F2.8-F14 with ND Filter) Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps Color LCD: 2.5" 115K Pixel TFT LCD Screen Optical Viewfinder: Yes, Zoom coupled Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synch Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: Approx.0.2-Approx.3.9m(W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.1.9m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.1m(W) / Approx.3.9m(T) White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (1/2/3), Incandescent, Flash Color Modes: Black & White, Normal, Sepia, Vivid ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Exposure Modes: Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter Self-Timer: 10 or 2 seconds Video Output: NTSC/PAL Selectable HD Output: Yes (1080i) MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps), (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO media) MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640 x 480 at 16.6fps), Presentation mode (320 x 240 at 8fps) with Audio Burst Mode: Max 100 Shots at 1.5fps SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes AF Illuminator Light: Yes Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes USB Terminal: Supports USB 2.0 high speed Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function Compatible Battery: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 3.6V, 960 mAh Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 2.0 + USB Driver OS Compatibility: Microsoft® 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4) Supplied Accessories: NP-BG1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSG battery charger, A/V and USB multi-connector cables, Wrist strap, Software CD-ROM Note: No Memory Stick® DUO media or adaptors are included. Dimensions (WxHxD, excluding protustions): 3.47 in x 2.25 in. x 0.90 in. (88.2mm x 57.2mm x 22.9mm) Weight: Approx 4.3 oz (123g) body only or 5.5 oz (156g) with MSDuo card $ supplied Accessories

NOTE: Specifications as represented by the manufacturer.

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