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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780

Price (MSRP): $179.00
Megapixel: 8.1
TYPE: Ultra-Thin Digital Compact

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The 8.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 features a retractable f/2.8-4.8, 35-105mm (35mm equivalent) 3x zoom lens and a 153,000-pixel, 2.5-inch LCD. The camera offers a basic automatic feature set, with Auto and Program Auto modes, seven scene selections, and a High Sensitivity mode that goes up to ISO 1250. It is identical to the S750 except for its higher resolution. Other notable features include Sony's most basic face-detection technology, adjustable flash levels, slow sync flash, and spot metering. The Sony Cyber-shot S780 will be available in April 2008 with a MSRP of $179.


Slowest Shutter Speed 1
Fastest Shutter Speed 2000
Screen Size 2.5 in
Screen Resolution 153,000
Screen Type LCD
Maximum ISO 1250
Widest Focal Length 35 mm
Longest Focal Length 105 mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Zoom 3
Video Resolution Up to 320x240
Video Frames per second 30
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Life Approx. 280 shots
Width 3.58 in
Height 2.4 in
Depth 0.99 in
Weight 4.6 oz
Release Date April 2008

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Overall quality
9
Ease of use
10
Fit and finish
10
Click-to-click speed
9
Display quality
10
Flash quality
10
Image quality
9
Overall value
9
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