Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W7 is one of the latest in the long (and incredibly broad) line of digital cameras that reflect Sony's commanding position in the digital camera marketplace. Like the W1 before it, the Sony W7 has a more rangefinder-style than other Cyber-shots, with a compact size for easy travel. Most of the functions and the 3x zoom lens and small built-in flash are the same as (or at least very similar to) those on the W1, and the camera also offers the same generous 2.5-inch color LCD monitor. However, the Sony DSC-W7 has a larger 7.2-megapixel CCD for capturing high-resolution images, and 32 megabytes of internal memory so you can use it (albeit barely) without a memory card. The Sony W7 also offers a Snow preset scene mode (in addition to the six other preset scene modes we saw on the W1), plus three metering modes (as opposed to the W1's two metering options). Small-but-not-tiny, full-featured digital cameras seem to be a particularly popular category with Imaging Resource readers, and the Sony DSC-W7 fits squarely in that "sweet spot" of the market. Very compact (and solidly built), the Sony W7 stops short of being too small for people with larger hands and fingers. All in all, a nice little package of photo capability, in a just-right-sized case. Read on for all the details!
Specifications
Basic Features
* 7.2-megapixel CCD.
* 3x zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera).
* Max 4.6x digital Smart Zoom, plus 2x Precision Digital zoom.
* Real-image optical viewfinder.
* 2.5-inch color LCD monitor.
* Mostly automatic exposure control, but Manual mode is available.
* Built-in flash with five modes and an intensity adjustment.
* 32MB internal memory.
* Sony Memory Stick storage (no card included), compatible with original Memory Stick as well as the
Memory Stick Pro format.
* USB 2.0 computer connection.
* 2 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger included.
* Software for Mac and PC.
Special Features
* Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Snow, Beach, Landscape, and Soft Snap modes.
* Movie recording mode (with sound).
* Multi-Burst slow motion mode and Burst continuous shooting mode.
* Email (VGA) modes.
* Shutter speeds from 1/1,000 to 1/8 sec in auto mode; 1/1000 to two seconds in twilight mode; and
1/1000 to 30 seconds in manual mode (with automatic Noise Reduction below 1/6 second).
* Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/10.
* Creative Picture Effects menu (black and white and sepia).
* Image Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast adjustments.
* Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
* Macro (close-up) lens adjustment.
* Spot, Center-Weighted, and Multi-Metering modes.
* Adjustable AF area and three AF modes.
* Auto ISO setting or 100, 200, and 400 ISO equivalents.
* White balance (color) adjustment with six options.
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing compatibility.
Review The Sony DSC-W7 is compact, stylish, and ready to go anywhere, with a boxy body style similar to other rangefinder digital cameras on the market (and nearly identical to the preceding W1). Its silvery metal body is about as wide as a typical business card, and about a quarter inch taller, top to bottom. Measuring just 3.62 x 2.37 x 1.5 inches (91 x 60 x 37 millimeters) and weighing 9.1 ounces (258 grams) with the batteries installed, the Sony W7 fits easily into small pockets or purses. When not in use, the telescoping zoom lens retracts neatly inside the body, and a small plastic leaf shutter automatically closes over the lens to protect it. Outfitted with the accompanying wrist strap, it's quick on the draw and easy to hold.
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