Cyber-shot DSC-S3000

Released 2011

A 10.1-megapixel AA-powered compact with a 28–112 mm-equivalent lens, Sweep Panorama and a 2.7-inch screen.

Type: Compact
Sensor: Other
Megapixels: 10.1
Lens: 28–112 mm equivalent
Video: 640 × 480 at 30 fps
Body weight: 119 g

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Image and sensor

Camera type: Compact
Sensor format: Other
Sensor type: Super HAD CCD
Effective resolution: 10.1 MP
Largest image: 3648 × 2736
RAW recording: No
Standard ISO range: 100–3200
Sensor detail: Optical 1/2.9-type colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.1 million effective / 10.3 million total pixels. Maker optical-format diagonal 6.14 mm is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formats: JPEG, DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline and DPOF; maximum 3648×2736, also 2592×1944 and640×480, 16:9 3648×2056/1920×1080. Sweep Panorama 7152×1080, 4912×1080, 4912×1920 or3424×1920; stitched panorama is separate from a single-frame photograph. No RAW

Lens and shooting

Built-in lens: 28–112 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture: f/3–5.7
Optical zoom: 4×
Stabilisation: Electronic only
Lens detail: Sony 4× zoom, physical 4.0–16.0 mm F3.0–5.7; 35 mm equivalent 28–112 mm. Closest focus approximately 5 cm wide / 50 cm telephoto in exact User Guide and current UK/Singapore specifications; early AP sheet prints 40 cm telephoto
Autofocus: Nine-area multi-point or centre autofocus, automatic macro. Face detection up to eight faces with face selection and Smile Shutter; no AF illuminator or manual focus
Shutter: Current UK/Singapore specifications: Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000 second; Program Auto 2–1/2000 second. Early AP press sheet gives1 second Program limit; current exact specification retained
Burst detail: Approximately0.68 fps /1.47-second interval for up to 100 frames; exact operating instruction rounds interval to1.5 seconds. Flash off, focus/white balance/EV fixed from first frame, interval slows with image size. Self-timer sequence up to five images; finite conditional burst retained separately from unrestricted continuous headline rate
Stabilisation detail: Electronic SteadyShot, without optical lens or sensor-shift stabilisation. User Guide notes processing delay and no anti-blur effect with flash
Flash: Auto ISO range approximately 0.5–3.0 m wide /0.5–1.5 m telephoto. ISO3200 claim up to 6.0 m wide /3.0 m telephoto. Auto, forced on, slow sync and off, with red-eye reduction
Exposure controls: Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, Sweep Panorama and nine scene modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Gourmet and Pet. No manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ISO Auto or100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; ±2 EV in1/3 EV steps. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; DRO Standard/Plus

Video

Highest video resolution: 640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detail: AVI Motion JPEG, VGA 640×480 or QVGA 320×240 at30 fps per exact AP sheet; monaural recording. No HD video. Optical zoom cannot change while recording. Maximum movie file2 GB

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder: None
Screen size: 2.7″
Screen dots: 230,400
Touchscreen: No
Tilting screen: No
Display detail: Fixed2.7-inch TFT, 230, 400 dots (960×240 component dots); dots are not image pixels. No touchscreen, tilting or separate viewfinder

Connections and design

Battery life (maker's claim): 200 photographs
Body weight: 119 g
Release detail: Conservative year2011 supported by contemporary Câmera versus Câmera30April2011 coverage giving a current retail price belowR$350, with actual-purchase review dated8April2011 in Opineo. Announcement or manual dates do not establish the first-sale month. No official exact predecessor relationship established
Recording media: Approximately6 MB internal memory; SD/SDHC or Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo. SD Class2 or faster recommended for movies. Plain Memory Stick Duo supports still photographs only; card not supplied
Ports: Hi-Speed USB2.0 and standard-definition A/V video with monaural audio through shared USB/A/V OUT terminal, explicitly confirmed by exact operating instructions; UK archive no-A/V entry excluded. Monaural microphone and speaker. No HDMI. Mass storage and PTP/MTP; no PictBridge
Battery life detail: Two AA batteries: supplied LR6 alkaline, optional HR15/51:HR6 NiMH or ZR6 oxy-nickel primary. Approximately200 shots/100 minutes CIPA with new alkaline batteries at 25°C, normal LCD, SteadyShot off, alternating zoom and flash every other photograph. Separate playback7000images/350 minutes and VGA movie160 minutes are not still-shooting endurance; movie claim involves restarting at file limits. Lithium, manganese and Ni-Cd not supported
Charging: No in-camera AA battery charging; optional NiMH batteries require an external charger. Singapore accessory template USB Charger conflicts with exact instruction USB cable and alkaline batteries; no charger inferred
Dimensions: 99.0×61.0×29.3 mm width×height×depth, CIPA conditions
Weight detail: 119 g body only in exact UK/Singapore specifications;167 g including two batteries and Memory Stick Duo in operating instructions
In the box: Two AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM with PMB/software and User Guide, operating instructions. Memory card and NiMH batteries/charger separate; regional bundles may differ

Pros and cons

Pros

28 mm-equivalent wide end
Uses two AA batteries
Sweep Panorama and SD/SDHC support

Cons

No optical stabilisation or viewfinder
No RAW or manual exposure
No HD video

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
SonyCyber-shot DSC-H70	Compact	Other	16.1	25–250 mm equivalent	1280 × 720 at 30 fps	164 g	2011
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX7V	Compact	Other	16.2	25–250 mm equivalent	1920 × 1080	178 g	2011
SonyCyber-shot DSC-H55	Compact	Other	14.1	25–250 mm equivalent	1280 × 720 at 30 fps	170 g	2010

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Photo: Câmera versus Câmera

Pink DSC-S3000 angled front with extended lens: Câmera versus Câmera
Pink DSC-S3000 rear and 2.7-inch screen: Câmera versus Câmera
Pink DSC-S3000 straight front: Câmera versus Câmera
Black DSC-S3000 straight front: Câmera versus Câmera
Silver DSC-S3000 straight front: Câmera versus Câmera
Black DSC-S3000 angled front: Câmera versus Câmera
Silver DSC-S3000 rear and controls: Câmera versus Câmera
Silver DSC-S3000 top controls: Câmera versus Câmera
Silver DSC-S3000 side with lens retracted: Câmera versus Câmera

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