Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black) by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black)
Digital camera Review: Great camera
Summary: 4 Stars
Very good camera. I had a Nikkon before this, I didn't notice until I had this camera that the other images were very grainy and it didn't work at night. Thank God my brother dropped my nikkon and stopped working so I could buy this one. The quality of the image is PERFECT. The only thing that's not good for me is the shooting time, it takes about 2 seconds before the actual picture shoots, so if I want to capture a moment, I can't because of the shooting time. Besides that, it's perfect.Digital camera Review: Great camera for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my girlfriend for her birthday. We've been to places all over in Europe, the Caribbean, and in the states. No matter the weather conditions, this camera always comes through with awesome pictures. Obviously, the technology always keeps getting better, so something at the same price in the market now is probably better than this but I'd definitely recommend this camera to any one of my friends.Digital camera Review: Great for the Price
Summary: 4 Stars
I was looking for a pocket size point-and-shoot camera with image stabilization and good picture quality for less than $200. The Sony delivered exactly that for around $150.
I find myself taking lots of spontaneous photos because it is so convenient to carry and use.
When you adjust the mode wheel the setting are projected onto the LCD screen - easy to see and the icons are clearly labeled.
Good image quality allows considerable cropping of pictures without losing too much detail.
Is it perfect? No, but the compromises are ones I can live with:
No optical viewfinder
Somewhat limited zoom (4x)
On-off switch and shutter are a little small for me
Battery life is OK but not great (definitely recommend buying a spare)
Lacks manual control of aperature and shutter speed
All in all, this is a camera that begs to be taken along with you and used frequently. Have fun with it - I am!
Digital camera Review: Great little camera
Summary: 1 Stars
Great camera for its size. Not quite the picture quality of a full size, but almost. Easy to use. Works really well in all light settings. I even dropped it once with no adverse affect. The zoom really works well. The memory stick is pricey compared to the SD type. Great product for the money. I highly recommend it.Digital camera Review: Great so far
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the Cybershot DSC-W220 for my mom's birthday. She is by no means an enthusiast. It's purpose is going to be primarily for family photos. We had a HP camera before and decided it was time to upgrade. She has sight problems and had trouble seeing pictures on the tiny Hp screen, but this 2.7" LCD screen on the W220 helps her a lot.
The controls are easy enough that anyone in my family can use it, from a preteen to a grandfather. Most of the time, you can just leave it on the Auto setting and the camera will adjust settings automatically. There are separate buttons for Playback/Review, Menu, and Home next to the LCD screen. The On/Off button on the top of the camera is a bit hard to press (sometimes you have to use your nail), but it's understandable because otherwise it'd be easy to accidentally turn the camera on/off. There is a light that comes on from the front so the subjects know when the picture is about to be taken. The Smile Detection automatically takes up to 6 photos, and has a smile meter showing scale of smile(s). Scene Detection detects scenes such as snow, beach, etc automatically and adjusts settings accordingly.
I was debating on whether to get this, the W230, or the Nikon Coolpix. The Nikon seems great but in-store testing demonstrated the quality of the pictures-they were too soft. The touchscreen feature was nice, but not nice enough for a sacrifice in quality. I was short on time, so I grabbed the W220 from BestBuy because the W230 was almost $100 more. After doing some research, and talking to a Sony rep, the only noticeable difference between the W220 and the W230 is the larger screen (2.7" vs 3.0", respectively). I wish now I had more time so that I could've gotten the W230 from the Sony website-it's only $20 more!
There are a TON of features in this camera such as Smile Detection, Facial Recognition, and technology to reduce blur caused by shaky hands. This is by far the most bang for the buck for me.
Pros:
Sharp, clear pictures
The HD Video it records in 1080 is excellent
4x optical zoom
scene recognition pics the adjustments for the scene
smile detection automatically takes up to 6 shots when subject(s) are smiling
countless others
Cons:
The only two things I could find so far were that the Smile Detection feature doesn't work with small smiles, and in some cases, one of the subjects had to smile very wide to activate it.
Also, the camera uses the Memory Stick system (like most of Sony's products), not SD Cards like most other cameras, so if you're thinking about purchasing this, be sure to get the Memory Stick (they're cheap on amazon, but expensive on Sony's website. Don't even think about ebay-some are cheap chinese knockoffs that quit working within a few months and all your data is erased-I bought one for my PSP and this is what happened!)
I've only owned for a day, so I'll update this in a few weeks. Oh, and be sure to read the manual for some great tips or charging, photo quality, etc. Most manuals are a drag to read but this has got to be one of the few manuals that is well written. If there are questions anyone has before purchasing, don't hesitate to leave a comment and I'll get back ASAP.