Cyber-shot

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Cyber-shot is a line of digital cameras made by Sony. The Cyber-shot range is well known for its proprietary InfoLithium battery pack, the trademark Carl Zeiss lenses and overall design. Also, all Cyber-shot cameras accept Sony's proprietary Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Duo flash memory. Some high-end models have also supported CompactFlash. All Cyber-shot models have a DSC prefix in their names, which is an acronym for "Digital Still Camera".

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[edit] Models

[edit] D series

High-end series

  • DSC-D700 (1998, 1344 x 1024)
  • DSC-D770 (1999, 1344 x 1024)

[edit] F series

High-end series with swiveling lens and digital viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717
  • DSC-F1 (1996, 640x480 pixels, featuring a 180º rotating lens and flash elements)
  • DSC-F2 (1998, 640x480 pixels, featuring a 180º rotating lens and flash elements)
  • DSC-F3 (1998, 640x480 pixels, featuring a 180º rotating lens and flash elements)
  • DSC-F55 (1999, 2.1 megapixel, 37 mm equivalent lens, 2.5x digital zoom, 1/2" sensor)[1]
  • DSC-F55V (2000, 2.6 megapixel, 37 mm equivalent lens, 2x digital zoom, 1/1.8" sensor)[2]
  • DSC-F88 (2004, 5.0 megapixel, 3x 38-114 mm equivalent zoom, 1/2.4" sensor)[3]
  • DSC-F505 (1999, 5x 38-190 mm equivalent optical zoom, 1/2" sensor) [4]
  • DSC-F505V (5x 38-190 mm equivalent optical zoom, 1/1.8" sensor)[5]
  • DSC-F707 (2001, 5x 38-190 mm equivalent optical zoom, 2/3" sensor)[6]
  • DSC-F717 (5x 38-190 mm equivalent optical zoom, 2/3" sensor)[7]
  • DSC-F828 (2003, 8.0 megapixel, 7.1x 28-200 mm equivalent optical zoom, 4-color (RGBE) 2/3" sensor)[8]

[edit] G series

  • DSC-G1 (April 2007, 6.0 megapixel, 2GB internal storage, 3x optical zoom, face tracking technology)
  • DSC-G3 (January 2009, 10.0 megapixel, integrated Wi-Fi and web browsing, Carl Zeiss lens, 4x optical zoom, face recognition)[9]

[edit] H series

Bridge digital camera series

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2
  • DSC-H1 (2005, 2.5" LCD, 5.1 megapixel, 12x optical zoom)[10]
  • DSC-H2 (2006, 2" LCD, 6 megapixel, 12x optical zoom)[11]
  • DSC-H3 (2008, 8.1 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, HDTV output)[12]
  • DSC-H5 (2006, 3" LCD, 7.2 megapixel, 12x optical zoom)[13]
  • DSC-H7 (2007, 2.5" LCD, 8.1 megapixel, 15x optical zoom)[14]
  • DSC-H9 (2007, 3.0" tilting LCD touch panel, 8.1 megapixel, 15x optical zoom)[15]
  • DSC-H10 (2008, 8.1 megapixel, 10x optical zoom)[16]
  • DSC-H20 (2009, 3" LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 10x optical zoom)
  • DSC-H50 (2008, 9.1 megapixel, 15x optical zoom)
  • DSC-HX1 (2009, 9.1 megapixel, 20x optical zoom)
  • DSC-HX5 (2010, 10.2 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, integrated GPS and compass)

[edit] L series

  • DSC-L1 (2004, 4.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[17]

[edit] M series

Compact cameras with a unique vertical-grip design and an articulated screen

  • DSC-M1 (2004, 5.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-M2 (2005, 5.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)

[edit] N series

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2
  • DSC-N1 (2005, 3" LCD touch panel, 8.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[18]
  • DSC-N2 (2006, 3" LCD touch panel, 10.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[19]

[edit] P series

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P31
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P200

Ultra-compact cameras with distinctive rounded edge on one side

  • DSC-P1 (2000, 1.5" LCD, 3 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[20]
  • DSC-P2
  • DSC-P3
  • DSC-P5
  • DSC-P7 (3.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[21]
  • DSC-P8 (2003, 1.5" LCD, 3.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[22]
  • DSC-P9 (2002, 1.5" LCD, 4.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-P10 (2003, 1.5" LCD, 5.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-P12 (Same as DSC-P10, packaged with more accessories)
  • DSC-P20 (2001–2002, 1.3 megapixel, 3x digital zoom)[23]
  • DSC-P31 (2002–2003, 2 megapixel, 3x digital zoom)[24]
  • DSC-P32 (3.2 megapixel, 1.6x digital zoom)[25]
  • DSC-P41 (2004, 4.1 megapixel, fixed lens)
  • DSC-P50 (2.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-P51 (2.1 megapixel, 2x optical zoom)
  • DSC-P52 (2003, 3.2 megapixel, 2x optical zoom)
  • DSC-P53
  • DSC-P71 (2002, 3.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[26]
  • DSC-P72 (2003, 3.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[27]
  • DSC-P73 (2004, 4.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[28]
  • DSC-P92 (2003, 5 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[29]
  • DSC-P93 (2004, 5.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[30]
  • DSC-P100 (2004, 5.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[31]
  • DSC-P120 (special edition version of DSC-P100)
  • DSC-P150 (2004, 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-P200 (2005, 2" LCD screen, 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[32]

[edit] R series

Bridge digital camera with APS-C Image sensor format

  • DSC-R1 (2005–2006, 10.3 megapixel. 5x 24-120 mm equivalent optical zoom, first Cyber-shot to use CMOS)[33][34]

[edit] S series

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S85
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930

The DSC-S85 was Sony's first 4 megapixel consumer-level digital camera.

  • DSC-S30 (2000, 1.3 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S40 (2005, 4.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S50 (2005, 2.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S60 (2005, 2" LCD, 4.0 megapixel)[35]
  • DSC-S70 (2000, 3.3 megapixel)[36]
  • DSC-S75 (2001, 3.3 megapixel)[37]
  • DSC-S80 (2005, 4.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[38]
  • DSC-S85 (2001, 4.1 megapixel)[39]
  • DSC-S90 (2005, 4.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[40]
  • DSC-S500 (6.0 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)[41]
  • DSC-S600 (2006, 6.0 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)[42]
  • DSC-S650 (2007, 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S700 (2007, 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S730 (2008, 7.2 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S750 (2008, 7.2 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S780 (2008, 8.1 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S800 (2007, 8.1 megapixel. 6x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S930 (10.1 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S950 (10.1 megapixel. 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-S980 (12.1 megapixel. 4x optical zoom)

[edit] T series

Ultra-thin compact cameras

  • DSC-T1 (2004, 5.1 megapixel. 3x optical zoom) [43]
  • DSC-T2 (2007, 8.1 megapixel. 3x optical zoom, 4GB internal storage)
  • DSC-T3 (2004, 5 megapixel. 3x optical zoom) [44]
  • DSC-T5 (2005, 2.5" LCD, 5 megapixel, 3x optical zoom) [45]
  • DSC-T7 (2005, 2.5" LCD, 5.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom) [46]
  • DSC-T9 (2006, 2.5" LCD, 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[47]
  • DSC-T10 (2006, 2.5" LCD, 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T11 (2004, 5.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T20 (2007, 8.0 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[48]
  • DSC-T30 (2006, 3" LCD, 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)[49]
  • DSC-T33 (2005, 5.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T50 (3.0" LCD touch panel, 7.2 megapixel. 3x optical zoom)[50]
  • DSC-T70 (2007, 8.1 megapixel, 3.0" LCD touch panel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T75 (2007, 8.1 megapixel, 3.0" LCD touch panel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T77 (Sep 2008, 10.1 megapixel, 3.0" LCD touch panel, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T90 (Mar 2009, 12.1 megapixel, 3.0" LCD touch panel, 4x optical zoom, 720p HD Movies)
  • DSC-T100 (3.0" LCD, 8.0 megapixel. 5x optical zoom)[48]
  • DSC-T200 (September 2007, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 8.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T300 (March 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T500 (October 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom, 720p HD Movies)
  • DSC-T700 (September 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 4 GB internal memory , 10.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-T900 (Mar 2009, 12.1 megapixel, 3.5" LCD touch panel, 4x optical zoom, 720p HD Movies)
  • DSC-TX1 (3.0" touch panel 10.2 megapixel, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, 4x Optical zoom, Personalisation)

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[edit] U series

Sub-miniature camera

  • DSC-U10
  • DSC-U20
  • DSC-U30 (2003, 2.0 megapixel)
  • DSC-U40
  • DSC-U50
  • DSC-U60

[edit] V series

'Prosumer' level Bridge digital cameras

  • DSC-V1 (2003, 1.5" LCD, 5.0 megapixel, 4x optical zoom)[52]
  • DSC-V3 (2004, 2.5" LCD, 7.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom)[53]

[edit] W series

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30

Cameras using wide angle lens and special coating

  • DSC-W1 (2004, 5.1 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W5 (2005, 5.1 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W7 (2005, 7.1 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W12 (2004, 5.1 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W30 (2006, 6 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)[54]
  • DSC-W35 (2007, 7.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W50 (2006, 6.0 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)[55]
  • DSC-W55 (2007, 7.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
  • DSC-W70 (2006, 7.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W80 (2007, 7.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom, HDTV output)
  • DSC-W90 (8.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W100 (2006, 8.1 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)[56]
  • DSC-W110 (2008, 7.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W120 (2008, 7.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300
  • DSC-W130 (2008, 8.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W150 (2008, 8.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 5x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W170 (2008, 10.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 5x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W200 (2007, 12.1 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom)[57]
  • DSC-W210 (2009, 12.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W215 (2009, 12.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W220 (2009, 12.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W230 (2009, 12.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 4x optical zoom)
  • DSC-W270 (2009, 12.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 5x optical zoom, HD Movie 720p)
  • DSC-W290 (2009, 12.1 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 5x optical zoom, HD Movie 720p)
  • DSC-W300 (May 2008, 13.6 megapixel, Manual Mode, 3x optical zoom) [58]
  • DSC-WX1 (2009, 10.2 megapixel, NO Manual Mode, 5x optical zoom, G Lens, Sweep Panorama, G Lens, HD Movie 720p)[59]

[edit] Sony Ericsson mobile phones

In 2006, Sony Ericsson (a mobile communications joint venture between Sony and Ericsson) launched a mobile phone using the Cyber-shot branding for the Sony Ericsson K800, featuring a 3.2 megapixel Cyber-shot digital camera and a xenon flash.

On February 6, 2007, Sony Ericsson announced the K810 Cyber-shot phone. Building on the success of the K800, the K810 adds a number of features that make its 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera even more camera-like. Sony Ericsson also expanded its Cyber-shot branding to a mid-range handset, the K550, which has a 2.0 megapixel camera bundled up with autofocus and LED flash.

Sony Ericsson announced its flagship K850 on June 14, 2007; and its Candy-bar K770 on February 3, 2008[60].

All Cyber-shot phones features the following:

(Items marked with a * are not included with every model, but belong to high end releases [As of 01/13/2009])

-A Camera look-a-alike overall design

-Digital Zoom

-Auto Focus

-Flash(Xenon or LED) with Red Eye Reduction

-Image Stabiliser *

-Photo Fix(for a quick correction of photos)

-PhotoDJ(for enhancing pics)

-BestPic(Sony Ericsson's Brand Name for Burst Mode) *

-Photo Blogging

-Video Player

-Video Recording

-Video Stabiliser *

-Video Streaming *


In Japan, Sony Ericsson used the Cyber-shot name on the SO905iCS, 'CS' standing for Cyber-shot. The handset featured the 'Exmor' sensor found on the Sony A700 DSLR, as well as a smile shutter, BRAVIA Screen and a 3x optical zoom mechanism.

As a successor to the popular K Series, Sony Ericsson introduced the 'C' Series. The initial handset released under this category was the 5 megapixel C902, with the C905 announced shortly thereafter. The C905 signals Sony Ericsson's entry into the 8 megapixel fight, and with strong camera credentials, the C905 is expected to offer users a strong imaging experience.

To date, two Cyber-shot handsets have been used in James Bond movies. They are the K800i and next in Quantum of Solace, 007 used a special edition C902 Titanium.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

[edit] References

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  2. ^ Sony DSC-F55V digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review
  3. ^ Sony DSC-F88 digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review
  4. ^ Sony DSC-F505 digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review
  5. ^ Sony DSC-F505V digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review
  6. ^ Sony DSC-F707 digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review
  7. ^ Sony DSC-F717 digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review
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  12. ^ Sony DSC-H3 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
  13. ^ Sony DSC-H5 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
  14. ^ Sony DSC-H7 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
  15. ^ Sony DSC-H9 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
  16. ^ Sony DSC-H10 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
  17. ^ Sony DSC-L1 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
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  25. ^ Sony DSC-P32 digital camera specifications, Digital Photography Review
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