Here are a few images that accurately reflect the abilities
of any given camera model. The images are altered only in
terms of size and sharpness after reduction and by the JPEG
compression used. Unless otherwise mentioned, assume that
any marbling or artifacts visible in the images are due to
the compression required to display them here. We feel however,
that they still faithfully represent the results we experienced.
STILL LIFE PHOTO
This subject is photographed in a room that has
a mix of fluorescent and incandescent light, but which is not
brightly lit. The camera's flash is used to add fill light.
The backdrop is 1.95 m (6.5 ft) from the camera.
Using the default capture settings of the Program mode, the W50
captures an image that is slightly dark. Since exposure compensation
has no noticeable effect when the flash is used, the only alternative
is to set the sensitivity to Auto and allow the camera to increase
it as necessary. However, with this subject the W50 steadfastly
remains at 80 ISO, yielding a slightly dark image, but one that
is noise-free.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f2.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter
Speed:
1/40 sec.
Resolution:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
On
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
80
File Size:
2.3 MB
Focal Length:
38 mm (35 mm Eq.)
ZOOM PHOTO
The intent with this photo is to test the sharpness of the image
at the zoom's maximum setting, with the camera remaining at the
same distance as in the preceding photo.
As it was for the wide angle shot, the telephoto shot is
captured with the ISO sensitivity set to Auto.
But unlike with the wide angle shot, here, to compensate
for the maximum aperture of the lens which is only f5.2, the
camera boosts the sensitivity to 125 ISO. This has the effect
of increasing the effectiveness of the flash, and brightening
up the image.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f5.2
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/50
sec.
Resolution:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
On
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
125
File Size:
2.2 MB
Focal Length:
114 mm (35 mm
Eq.)
Aperture: f2.8, shutter speed: 1/40
sec., 80 ISO.
MACRO PHOTO
When the DSC-W50 is set to the Macro mode, it is capable
of focusing on a subject that is 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the front
element of its lens when it is set to the widest angle. At
the telephoto end, on the other hand, the camera needs to
be at least 30 cm (1 ft.) from the subject for focus.
At the closest distance, the camera captures a field of view
of 2.5 cm (1 in.), while at the maximum telephoto setting,
the field of view captured is of 9.5 cm (3.8 in.).
BUILDING PHOTO
This image is our outdoor test. The architecture
of the building, in particular the angled girders, immediately
show the presence of jaggies. The shadowed entrance can also
often reveal the quality of the exposure.
Like all cameras, it is when it is used outdoors and with
good weather that the W50 yields its best images. Its Multi
metering pattern is very effective, and even with complexly
lit subjects tends to produce well-balanced exposures that
take into account both highlights and shadow areas. Moreover,
colours are natural and well saturated.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f7.1
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/1250 sec.
Resolution:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
80
File Size:
2.3 MB
Focal Length:
38 mm (35 mm Eq.)
While the image reveals no chromatic
aberration, nor at this distance from the subject any barrel
distortion, we do note a slight loss of sharpness in the corners
of the frame when it is seen on a monitor at 100% scale.
ZOOM PHOTO
Zooming in on the entrance of the building,
the shadowed entrance takes on a greater importance for the
metering and can cause an overexposure of sections that are
directly lit.
Zoomed in, the metering (Multi-pattern) takes into account
the dominance of the shadowed entrance area at the centre
of the frame. Nevertheless, the exposure remains very accurate,
and there is no overexposure of the brighter areas, and detail
can be seen both in the foreground and in the areas behind
the blue-green glass doors.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f5.2
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/160 s.
Resolution:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
80
File Size:
2.3 MB
Focal Length:
114 mm (35 mm Eq.)
The photo shows no chromatic
aberration, nor any distortion. However, when observed closely
at 100% scale on a monitor, a slight amount of noise can be
observed as random coloured dots, and the effect of the compression
can be seen as a slight loss of detail.
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