Sony DSC-S600 Digital Camera Review

Sony DSC-S600 is a recent entry-level model in Sony’s highly popular line of subcompact digital cameras, featuring a very pocket-friendly design. Offering a high-resolution 6.0-megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a nice range of seven preset Scene modes to choose from, the Sony S600 is a capable, yet very compact, digital camera. Built into the S600 is a bright 2.0-inch LCD monitor for accurate framing, as well as a handful of creative shooting options.

Basic Features
* 6.0-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions of 2,816 x 2,112 pixels.
* 3x zoom lens (equivalent to a 31-93mm lens on a 35mm camera).
* 2x digital “Precision” zoom; up to 13x “Smart” Zoom (at VGA resolution).
* Real-image optical viewfinder.
* 2.0-inch color LCD monitor.
* Automatic exposure control.
* Built-in flash with five modes and an intensity adjustment.
* Sony Memory Stick Duo storage (not included).
* 32MB internal memory.
* USB computer connection.
* Uses two AA type batteries for power.
* Software for Mac and PC.

Special Features
* High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, and Snow modes
* Movie (with sound) recording mode.
* Multi-Burst slow motion mode and Burst high speed mode.
* Email (VGA) resolution mode.
* Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to one second depending on the exposure mode.
* Aperture range of f/2.8 to f/5.1.
* Creative Picture Effects menu.
* Image Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast adjustments.
* Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
* Macro (close-up) lens adjustment.
* Spot and Multi metering modes.
* Adjustable AF area and two AF modes.
* Auto ISO setting or 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,000 ISO equivalents.
* White balance (color) adjustment with five options.
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing compatibility.

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