Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Review
Review Date: July 16th 2007
Author: Mark Goldstein
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Specifications
Imaging Device
* 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD Sensor
Recording Media
* 2 GB1 internal Flash Memory, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Megapixel
* 6.0 MP
White Balance
* Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Self Timer
* Yes. 2 sec/ 10 sec/ Off
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility
* Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Still Image Mode(s)
* Auto Bracketing, Burst, JPEG
Red-Eye Reduction
* Yes (On/Off)
Burst Mode
* 7 shot at 3.3 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 100 shot at 3.3 fps (VGA)
Erase/Protect
* Yes
Date/Time Stamp
* N/A
Media/Battery Indicator
* Yes
Movie Mode(s)
* MS Video LV4(640x480, 30fps), LV3(320x240 30fps)
Power Save Mode
* Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
Scene Mode(s)
* Beach, Fireworks, High-speed Shutter, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Handheld Twilight
Picture Effect(s)
* N/A
Histogram Display
* N/A
Real Imaging Processor™ Technology
* Yes
AF Illuminator Light
* Yes
PictBridge Compatible
* Yes
Multi-Pattern Measuring
* Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
* Yes
USB Port(s)
* Yes (by supplied UC-GA cradle and USB cable)
Accessory Terminal
* N/A
Audio/Video Output(s)
* Yes (By supplied Multi-connector Cable)
Input(s)
* DC power-in via supplied UC-GA cradle and AC-LS5 power adaptor.
Microphone/Speaker
* Yes/Yes (with volume control)
LCD
* 3.5"2 (921K Pixels TFT Xtra FineTM Screen)
Lens Construction
* 11 Elements in 9 Groups, 3 Aspherical Elements
Viewfinder
* N/A
Lens Type
* Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Docking Station
* Yes, UC-GA cradle supplied
Flash Effective Range
* Auto: W:0.3-9.2ft(0.1-2.8m), T:0.8-7.2ft(0.25-2.2m). ISO1000: W:-16.1ft(-4.9m), T:-13.1ft(4.0m)
Flash Mode(s)
* Auto, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro
Focal Length
* 6.33 mm - 19.0 mm
35mm Equivalent
* 38-114mm
Aperture
* Auto:F3.5-F8, Prg:F3.5-F8
Focus
* 9 Area Multi-point AF, Monitoring AF, Single Point AF
Focal Distance
* 3 1/8" (8cm) (Minimum Macro W), 19 3/4" (50cm) (Minimum Telezoom)
Aperture Range
* Auto, (f2.8-8W)/(f5.4-16T)
Shutter Speed
* Auto: 1/4-1/1000 sec. Program 1-1/1000 sec.
Exposure Compensation
* ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
ISO
* Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Filter Diameter
* N/A
Smart Zoom® Technology
* N/A
Digital Zoom
* 0-2.0X (Precision)
Optical Zoom
* 3X
Total Zoom
* 6X
Focus-2
* Modes: Auto/ Macro/ Magnifying Glass
Battery Type
* Lithium Ion (NP-FR1)
Battery Capacity
* 3.6V, 1220 mAh
Limited Warranty
* 1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Software
* Windows: Picture Motion Browser™ for Sony v1.2, USB transer and Album Editor. Macintosh: Music transfer software.
Operating System Compatibility
* Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.1.5 or later) (OS must be installed at the factory)
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