Overview:

The new DiMAGE G600, a new 6 megapixel digital camera that features a 3x optical (along with a 3x digital) zoom, a Rapid Response with a 1.3-second start-up time in "an ergonomic and easy-to-use design." The camera features a GT HEXANON lens, a newly developed Signal Processing Engine, magnification of photos up to 12x on the camera's LCD panel, a redesigned exterior ("stainless steel and aluminum design elements combine to create a modern, yet timeless design"), dual card slots (Memory Sticks and SD Memory Cards), and a macro mode that allows photographing objects just 2.4 inches away.

Features:

6 Megapixel CCD for images up to 2816 x 2112 pixels.

3x (39-117mm) optical zoom lens, 2x, 3x digital zoom

1.5-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 120,000 pixels

Very fast 1.3-second startup time

Motion video w/audio 320x240 maximum of 30 seconds

Attach 30-sec audio memos to still images

White balance options: Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent

Programmed AE, Manual exposure, AE lock available

Automatic noise reduction for shutter speeds longer than 1/2 sec.

+/-1.5EV Exposure Compensation

Continuous shooting

TTL Evaluative and Spot Metering

Flash with Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill, Forced off and Night Portrait

14.7x enlarged playback function with scrolling

Secure Digital and/or Memory Stick flash media

USB 1.1 connectivity

Rechargeable Li-ion battery with external charger

Small, lightweight and durable stainless steel case

Specifications:

Image Sensor Type
CCD
Resolution 6.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x
Camera Type Compact
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Without Interchangeable Lens
Optical Zoom 3x
35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 117 mm
Digital Zoom 3x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focus Range 19.68 in. to Infinity (w) / 31.5 in. to Infinity (t)
Macro Focus Range 2.36 in. (w) / 19.68 in. to Infinity (t)
Focal Length 8 - 24 mm
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 6.4 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200
Video
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Video Speed 15 fps
Max Movie Length 30 Seconds
Video Format AVI
Exposure Control
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Shutter Speed 1/2000 - 15 sec
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Storage
Memory Type Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro • MMC Card • SD Card
Compression Modes Fine • Normal
Compression Type JPEG
File Size (High Res.) 3.2 MB (40 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card)
Flash
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Panel With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size 1.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 117,000 pixels
Interfaces
Interface USB
Power Supply
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 160 Images
Included Features
Self Timer 10 Sec.
Mp3 Built In Without MP3
Dimensions
Width 3.7 in.
Depth 1.16 in.
Height 2.2 in.
Weight 0.43 lb.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter