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Sony DSC-W50

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera

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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 is a compact 6 Megapixel camera with a 3X optical zoom lens, 2.5" LCD display, VGA movie mode, and point-and-shoot operations. One of the other big features... More
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 is a compact 6 Megapixel camera with a 3X optical zoom lens, 2.5" LCD display, VGA movie mode, and point-and-shoot operations. One of the other big features on the W50 is its high sensitivity mode, which can boost the ISO to 1000 for sharp, blur free photos. Less
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon... More
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 2x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.29 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features Red-eye Correction Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions - 2304 x 1536 • 4608 x 3072 • 3456 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format MPEG QuickTime
Max Movie Length - 600 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 6.3 - 18.9 mm -
Macro Focus Range 0.74 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm -
Focus Range 19.7 in. (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f7.1/f13 (w/t) - f2.8/f5.2 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 sec -
Frames Per Second 1.43 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 • 1000 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • Normal Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 85,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 390 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.29 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 0.94 in. 2.9 in.
Height 2.25 in. 3.8 in.
Width 3.5 in. 4.9 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4905524336870 18208097982
Product ID 29190982 101677489
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger Software • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date 13 February, 2006 September, 2010
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN DSCW50B 9798
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DSC-W50
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera
From $399.00
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
From $434.00

Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 17 user reviews
76% recommend this product
5 stars
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1 star
1
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

25

Why I Love This Camera

byking_sal May 29, 2006
34 Helpfuls 35 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good quality pictures, Long battery life, Low price
Cons Uses expensive Memory Stick media
Recommended it? Yes

It's not everyday that I'm impressed with a particular digital camera. In fact, I come across several digital cameras monthly due to the nature of my hobby. Last month, I worked with the DSC-W50 to photograph some cars for a local automobile dealer. Having already worked with the DSC-W30, I wasn't... Read full review »

23

Impressive camera, improves on a great line...

bysilflayhraka Apr 27, 2006
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Better than it's more expensive predecessors. Fixes key faults.
Cons Television real-estate hucksters. Camera? No cons, really. Good value for price.
Recommended it? Yes

I've been a DSC-T1 owner for about 2.5 years now I guess, and I've had a chance to run the DSC-W50 through its paces and see how they stack up. The DSC-T1 broke new ground with its deck-of-cards form factor, and, I must say, despite my aging Nikon Coolpix 995's vastly superior indoor flash... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 18 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
9
4 stars
9
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)

Consumer Reviews

10

Good DSLR for a beginner

bymixey62 Oct 23, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons battery life in liveview
Recommended it? Yes

I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I... Read full review »

1

Best purchase

byjulvog65 May 2, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Everything!
Cons A little heavy and bulky. 
Recommended it? Yes

I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are... Read full review »

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