The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180 brings you a variety of intelligent features in a compact, easy-to-use design. Face Detection technology automatically detects up to eight faces and optimizes focus and exposure settings, while a 3x optical zoom lens and 10.1 MP resolution deliver crisp, clear images. Additionally, a large 2.7 inch LCD display makes it easy to compose and view your photo.

10.1 Mega pixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor
A powerful 10.1 mega pixel 1/2.3 inch Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3 size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

3x Optical Zoom Lens / 2.7 inch LCD display1 (230k pixels)
3x optical zoom lens captures sharp images, even from a distance, and enables close-up shooting up to just under 2? (5cm) from the subject. A large 2.7? (230K pixels) LCD display1 features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos.

Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, and exposure to deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Steady Shot? digital image stabilization
Steady Shot? digital image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by capturing two photos at high shutter speeds and combining them into a single crisp, clear image.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.0
Sony? PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) software2 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person?s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200):
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Features included:

• 10.1 Mega pixel Super HAD? CCD Image Sensor
• 3x Optical Zoom Lens / 2.7" LCD display (230k pixels)
• Face Detection technology
• Steady Shot? digital image stabilization
• Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.0
• High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
• Choose from six convenient Scene Selection modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions, including Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach.
• Easy Shooting Mode: With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you can just take the picture without worrying about settings.
• Histogram display: Histogram display gives you more control over your images with the ability to optimize exposure adjustments for better detail in both light and dark areas of a photo.
• Function Guide: This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
• Lithium-ion battery: Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries.
• In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions.
• Multi-purpose Resize function : The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV3, e-mail them or upload them to a blog (PC with internet connection required).
• Direct Playback Button: Direct Playback Button provides one-touch ability to review images while shooting, or quickly start up Playback Mode from power-off status.
• Dimensions: W x H x D: 3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 3/4" (91.mm x 54.5mm x 18.7mm)
• Weight:
• Approx. 3.8oz (108g)