Sony Cybershot DSCW120/P 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Pink)
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Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2008-03-21
Model: DSCW120/P
Color: Pink
Product features:
- 7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens; Dynamic Range Optimization
- Face Detection; Smart Zoom feature
- HDTV compatibility; HD slide show with music
- 15 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media
- Sony 2 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Flash Memory Card MSX-M2GS
- Sony 4 GB Memory Stick PRO DUO Media (MSX-M4GS) (Retail Package)
Digital camera reviews of Sony Cybershot DSCW120/P 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Pink)
Digital camera Review: At least it was CHEAP
Summary: 1 Stars
We wanted a simple point and shoot camera to get snaps of the grandkids. It had to be easy to operate, we don't have time to be messing with menus and adjustments. I have an old Fuji 2600, an 8-year old 2MP camera, that has done a good job, but lately has been showing its age.
I read a few professional reviews that said the DSC-W120 had better-than-average shutter lag for a pocket camera. With that, and a good price, we bought the Sony, and we've used it for about 10 months.
When operating indoors using the flash, the camera is way slow, even with the red-eye OFF, the flash set to always ON, and the camera pre-focused (shutter button pressed halfway). There is still a long delay before the image is captured. By that time the subject has moved or the expression is gone.
I've read other reviews where they use the burst mode to overcome this problem, but that doesn't work for flash photography.
The W120 has better low-light performance than my Fuji, but only because of the ability to push the ISO setting and the AF-assist light. But the Sony is no better for indoor pictures, unless the subject is still.
The Sony has many more bells and whistles, some of which work. The face recognition works. The smile detection works only occasionally.
Outdoors, the camera performs pretty well, as expected with a 7.2MP imaging chip. But I was still disappointed with the speed, as it was little or no improvement over my old camera.
In summary:
Pros:
-Inexpensive
-Lots of controls for those who need them
-Good for still portraits
-Battery life, good for more than 100 shots with about 50% using flash
Cons:
-Very slow shutter lag when used with flash
Overall, this camera has been disappointing. Even with all of the features, the slow shutter lag is a real show-stopper. With so many advances in the technology, there must be a point & shoot that is faster than this.
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