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Cyber
-shot®
Digital Still Camera
The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-S980 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 4x optical zoom lens and 12.1 MP resolution deliver crisp, clear
images. Additionally, a large 2.7” LCD display makes it easy to compose and view your photos.
12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Image Sensor:
A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3”
Super
HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you
capture gorgeous images with superb
contrast and clarity down to the finest
detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can
create stunning, photo
-quality prints up
to A3 size, or crop your images and still
come away with high resolution shots.
4x Optical Zoom Lens:
4x optical zoom lens captures sharp
images, even from a distance, and
enables close-up shooting up to just
under 2” (
5cm) from the subject.
2.7" LCD display (230k pixels
A large 2.7” (230K pixels) LCD display
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.
SteadyShot™ digital image
stabilization:
SteadyShot™ 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 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 seven ISO settings
(Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)
when shooting in Program Auto Mode
to adjust sensitivity to your shooting
conditions.
Scene Selection modes:
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-tounderstand 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
canadjust images as necessary,
whether you want to display them on a
compatible HDTV
, e
-mail them or
upload them to a blog (PC with
internet connection required).
Direct Playback Button:
Direct Playback Button provides onetouch ability to review images while
shooting, or quickly start up Playback
Mode from power-off status.
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.0:
Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser )
PC software2 provides a simple, easyto-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.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Cyber
-shot®
Digital Still Camera
Please visit the Dealer Source for more information
at www.sony.com/dealersource
Specifications
Convenience
Erase/Protect:
No
Date/Time Stamp: Available in the included PMB
software.
Color Mode(s):
Normal / Sepia / B&W
Removable Flash Media Compatibility: Tested to support
up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity;
does not support Access Control security function.
Convenience Features
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of
inactivity)
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off
LCD Display
Histogram: Yes
LCD Type:
2.7"
LCD (230,400 Pixels)
Flash
Flash Coverage: ISO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.5m
(Approx.1.64'
-Approx.11.5')(W) / Approx.0.5 Approx.1.5 m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.4.92')(T),
ISO3200: up to Approx.7.0 m(Approx.23.0')(W) /
Approx.3.0 m(Approx.9.84')(T)
Viewfinder
Type:
No
Optics/Lens
Aperture: Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto
(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps)
Smart Zoom® Technology: 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total),
5M:Approx.6.2x(Total),
3M:Approx.7.8x(Total),
VGA:Approx.25x(Total),
16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
Digital Zoom:
Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Optical Zoom:
4x
Macro Mode: Auto Macro / Macro On
Total Zoom:
8x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
5.8-23.2mm
Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups (including 4
aspheric elements)
Power
Battery Type: Lithium-
Ion NP-BK1
Battery Capacity:
Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310
images
Software
Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser
Vers 4.0 (Mac not supported)
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
2000
Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh®
OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
Operating Conditions
Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Advanced Features
Image Stabilization:
Digital
In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red Eye Correction
Face Detection: Yes - 8 faces (adjusts flash, focus,
exposure)
Drive System
Burst Mode: Approx. 1 fps(Maximum 100 shots)
Drive Mode: Normal, Burst
Self
-timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Shutter Speeds:
Auto(1/8 - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1"
-
1/2,000)
Interface
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
SD Output: Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB
Cable
USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor: 1/2.3 type(7.79 mm) Super HAD™ CCD
Exposure System
D
-Range Optimizer:
No
ISO:
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Metering: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto / Easy / Program Auto / High
Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap /
Landscape / Beach / Snow
White Balance Mode:
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy /
Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 /
Incandescent / Flash
Recording
Media Type: 12MB internal Flash Memory, optional
Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media.
Microphone/Speaker: Mono / Mono
Still Image Max Effective Resolution:
12.1MP
Video Mode:
320(QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.30fps)
Focus Control
AF Illuminator:
No
AF Modes: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset
(0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
Dimensions
Weight: With Accy(With MSDuo & Supplied Accessories):
5.5oz (157g)
Measurements:
W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x
15/16" (93.1mm x 55.7mm x 23.8mm)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery - NP-
BK1
Battery Charger - BC-CSK / BC-CSKA
Wrist Strap
Picture Motion Browser
Dedicated A/V Cable
Dedicated USB Cable
CD-ROM
Note: Memory Stick DUO Media or adaptors are not
included.
Optional Accessories
GPS Unit
Soft Carrying Case
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-
256S)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-
1GS)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-
1GN)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-
2GN)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-M4GS)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media USB Adaptor (MSAC-
US30)
Multi-slot Memory Stick® Adaptor (MSAC-USM1)
Color:
Pink
UPC Code:
027242757264
1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2. Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or
Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra
Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot,
Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of
Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.