2 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCW150/B 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black).

1. Before I decided to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC W150, I really looked into many cameras and models. The big factors I was looking for: compact in size, optical or electronic viewfinder, 5x or more optical zoom, adjustable LCD display (LCD screen that folds out and can be adjusted to be viewed from different angles or closed towards the camera to protect it).
   This camera is comparable in size to the Canon elph series, which is great for factor 1.
   A basic optical viewfinder is present on the camera which although doesn't have any special features (it's not an EVF and is on the small side) is great to have for shooting in bright sunlight and saving battery power. I can't stand cameras that don't have a viewfinder and absolutely refuse to buy a camera without one, which unfortunately ruled out many compacts currently on the market. Factor 2 good enough to me.
   Camera has a 5x Optical zoom which as of this review is starting to get more popular with the compacts for many companies. There is a 2x Digital zoom also, which I felt would have been better as a 4x or higher Digital zoom but not too big of a deal since the Optical zoom is what really matters. Factor 3, check for the Cybershot.
   Unfortunately I wasn't able to find a compact that had an adjustable LCD display, which is disappointing because I've gotten so used to having one on my Canon Powershot A95. The only thing that might be sacrificed with an adjustable LCD display is the screen size, which unfortunately so many camera makers seem to be focusing on having huge energy draining screens. So I compromised on this factor and went with the Cybershot DSC W150 with it's non adjustable 2.7" screen.
   As for shooting modes, they're not too different (if at all) than other typical point and shoot cameras on the market, and more or less function the same. The in-camera editing features are pretty cool and can add some style and effects to your pics.
   As usual, there are many accessories that don't come included such as a telephoto lens (VCL-D2046), a wide angle lens (VCL-D0746), the adaptor ring for these lenses (VAD-WE), a silicon camera jacket (LCJ-WA) and even more such as a better not included battery and battery charger, adapter and camera protective cases. I think they really should have included the silicon camera jacket with the camera instead of selling it for around $25-30 each, it is just a protective case of silicon, after all...
   Overall, I'm satisfied with this camera and enjoy using it, but I still think there is a lot of room for improvement within the compact point and shoot camera line for all companies, and hope that not all companies will continue to go the path of bigger LCD screens and getting rid of traditional camera features such as a viewfinder.



2. I purchased this camera as soon as it was made available April 28, 2008.
   
   I think this camera is perfect. It takes great pictures all on its own. There is no need for you to know about the aperture, focal length, lighting, ISO settings, etc. Simply put the camera in easy or auto mode and shoot to your heart's content. The picture colors are amazingly accurate and vibrant.
   
   The smile shutter feature is pretty cool also. Simply put the camera in smile mode pushed down the shutter once and wait for your subject to smile. You'll be able to take six smile shots without having to press the shutter button.
   
   Another cool feature is the in camera editing. Say a subject did not smile as big as you had hoped, you are able to go into the editing feature in the camera and make the smile more evident. To me, that's cool! You are also able to remove redeye, sharpen the picture and crop the picture all by using the camera. You no longer have to upload them to the computer to do these fixes.
   
   The battery life is very good and you don't even need a memory stick to shoot up to 10 pictures because of the installed 15 MB of memory. It's not a whole lot, but it helps if you are in a pinch for a shot and a memory card is not handy.
   
   The screen is very clear and very large. The colors are accurate and very bright. The camera is lightweight yet not flimsy. It feels like a solidly built camera.
   
   I really haven't seen anything to complain about. I think everything this camera offers for the price is well worth it. I am very happy with the black color as well. I think Black goes with everything and that's why I didn't choose a different color.
   
   If you are on the fence about this camera, I can just say that my experience has been very positive and I think yours will be as well.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCW200 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot.

1. After having been involved in high resolution 35 mm and high 8 video photography, using multiple lenses while traveling the world, my wife rebelled and insisted that I not take up so much space with my photo equipment.
   
   The Sony Cybershot DSCW200 12.1MP Digital Camera with
   Sony VAD-WD Lens and Filter Adaptor allowing use of both wide angle and tele-conversion lenses has proven a good compromise.
   
   I especially enjoy the Extra High Sensitivity (ISO6400) for low light photography without using a flash. It has been very useful for candid photography.
   
   I have captured close-ups of many birds and wide angle shots of Mexico's famed Copper Canyon.
   
   The camera offers many great compromises. It is not as flexible as some 35 mm cameras, as there is some shutter lag after having taken a photo. This can be some what frustrating at a sports event.
   
   On the other hand it is really a blessing to be able to suddenly switch over to capture VGA quality video at 30 frames / second to record video of an event, such as natives dancing to the music played on their handcrafted musical instruments.
   
   I would have preferred that the polaroid lens attached on the outside of the converter lenses, rather than inbetween the lens adapter and the converter lens, as the rotation of this lens makes it very easy to loose the attached converter lens. My fingers are a little too large to comfortably manage the adjustment of the polarizing lens and the wide angle converter lens.
   
   In summary, because of its small size, 12.1 mega pixel resolution,
   VGA video capability, face detection, Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization and the numerous other features enabling great photo flexibility in a very small package, I can only say, BRAVO SONY!
   
   Yes, there are larger camera systems that can beat this camera in certain situations, but I know of no other that can do all this one can in such a tiny package. You can get memory cards that can hold up to 8 mega pixels of digital images!
   
   I did not have to worry about frequently down loading the hundreds of images taken in Mexico's Copper Canyon and of the indigenous colorful tribal people there, as others using digital cameras were forced to do.
   
   This camera system has been on several safaris with me and is ready to go again.
   
   Having purchased an extra battery has enabled me to always have a charged one on hand.
   
   The price of the camera is now less than $260!



2. The camera takes excellent pictures and is light and easy to use. I would like the screen to be a little larger and for a higher zoom. The dial is a bit of a problem in that it turns and I don't realize what mode I am taking the picture in. I like it!



3. This is a nice camera for what I wanted it for. It was to replace my Sony DSC-P100 Cybershot. (I was having cord issues with it, but didn't want to replace the cord and then find out that something was wrong with the camera. Oh, well.) There's no cord with this DSC-W200 to keep the camera hooked up to in order to keep it charged. To be safe, you need an extra battery. It comes with only one. There is NO MEMORY CARD in it, other than the 31-whatever internal memory. I don't think the specs were clear enough about that. So, separately, I had to order a memory card and another battery, which cost extra s/h. The write-up on Amazon didn't make that "loud and clear" to me.



4. It was a great camera for the week that I owned it. My camera was stolen a week from which I received it, so I can not give much of a review sorry.



5. I am crazy about this camera! I am NOT a professional photographer, but I've got to say, I take GREAT pictures with this camera. Very easy to use, small, compact, and takes good video.

5 comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 8.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization.

1. The H3 is an excellent camera for those that want a 10x zoom and excellent picture quality, but don't want to break the bank. The main advantage over a comparable Canon model is the Lithium battery (although you have to take it out of the camera to charge it). Don't let the size fool you - this camera is quite light. This camera does not have an Electronic View Finder (EVF), which I don't really find too useful and never used in my old digital camera. The LCD screen is sufficient under most lighting conditions. I haven't gotten around to playing with most of its features, but for normal point and shoot operation -- this camera is pretty good.



2. I'm so disappointed! I loved my old cybershot,but not this one. My first day: the flash worked as I was experimenting but just when I went to shoot a *real* picture, the flash stopped working. I wrote to Amazon and made an exchange through the mail. The second camera arrived, and the flash was working, again. But now it arrived without the extra lens hood that originally came with it. Amazon wanted me to return the whole product to get that extra hood, but I needed the camera for the holidays, so never got the extra hood.
   
   Then, after a month of use (and after the Amazon return window expired- starting from the date of ORIG purchase, not the date of the exchange), the flash stopped working again. I've found if I fiddle with the camera long enough, by changing modes, sometimes the flash works. Otherwise, I'm at the mercy of luck if I need a well-lit picture.
   
   Also, the lens cap - not fun to remove & keep track of. Why not just an autolens cover, like the old ones? It's just such a bulky, uncomfortable camera...
   
   Finally, the quality is just ok, not as sharp as I recall my early model being for it's era.
   
   I'm so upset by this purchase and long for the ease and quality of that old Cybershot.



3. I received camera as open Item. I expected it as brand new, unopened item. Someone might have returned this camera or it might be refurbished item.
   
   You could have sold it as an open item instead of selling it as NEW.



4. I purchased this camera in December of 2007 and was excited to receive it after rave reviews from various digital camera websites. In the past I have owned Olympus and Canon (Elph Series) Digital Cameras and the only reason I decided to purchase this was for the bang for my buck...a 10x optical zoom digital camera for under 300...I thought it wasn't so bad. After owning it for over 4 months, I came to my conclusion that I wish I don't own a Sony digital camera again:
   
   1. I noticed with Sony camera's that the quality of pictures are not as crisp compared to my previous Canon and Olympus' pictures. It's as if you are constantly taking pictures with a high ISO Setting (ok, maybe i'm over exagerating) If you take a picture and zoom in a bit you can see a fuzzy pixelation and some detail of your subject is gone. I believe it has to do with the sensor on the camera, since this occurs with other Sony digital cameras that are NOT SLRs.
   
   2. The camera has a pop up flash. When the settings on the camera are set to use automatic flash or if you set it to flash when you take the picture, the flash usually opens. In this case, after four months it doesn't do it at all anymore. The flash is broken. It works if I manually dig your nail in-between the crevice of the flash and the camera body to pop the thing up but I dont think that was Sony's intention for us to use the flash feature. Also, I read on several other digital camera websites that this same feature would break for them as well. Poor quality production I guess?
   
   Overall it's a great "looking" camera and has great 10x optical zoom but in the long run I don't think the price would suffice with the worries you have to go through when wanting to take a good picture. I think after this experience I DID regret not getting my Canon G9!



5. I shoot, as a matter of course, heavy DSLRs and wanted a small camera to carry at all times for those unexpected opportunities and the Sony dsc-H3 fills the bill.
   
   With the eight meg resolution and the 10X optical zoom ( 38mm to 380mm effective range ) this camera more than fills the bill.
   
   The images are sharp and have that wonderful 'Sony Color' plus the IS and face recognition....wow. The wide range of 100 to 3200 ISO, the on board strobe has a greater range that I have seen on other small cameras and it handles very well. Three friends have looked and handled my H3 and went out and bought their own. How much of a review is that ?!?
   
   I am a very pleased purchaser,
   
   D Cox

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCW120/P 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Pink).

1. Super price for this great an item- was a birthday gift to my 24 year old daughter. Couldn't ask for better quality and price. Great customer satisfaction from dealer. Thanks, Amazon and Vanns!!



2. It's just about perfect, for me. Of course, I'd like the quality and control of an SLR in a tiny package, but for something this portable it does a fine job. The onscreen descriptions of the settings are just fantastic, the ISO (low light) mode has to be seen to be believed...very little noise, even without flash. Pictures are mostly sharp, though without flash you still have to maintain a steady hand, as with any camera. Very balanced and realistic color. It's a very intuitive camera that lets you concentrate on your composition and not worry too much about exposure, which I think is what a small point and shoot should give you. I also love the 16x9 modes for stills, haven't done any video with it. I'd recommend getting a clear shield to stick on the screen, like I did...seems very scratchable otherwise. If I lost it I'd probably get the same camera again. I'm pretty conservative with my reviews, I'm sure many people would give this an unabashed 5 stars, and I almost did, but you still get the occasional surprise when you shoot something that should have turned out fine but didn't for some reason....I think it's just where the tech is at right now, but this camera rocks, no doubt.



3. Very good camera, elegant and easy for taking by its small size, it incorporates good functions, and great quality of image in the screen, the photos have good resolusion at night and also.



4. I am die hard fan of Sony camera ..This is the second camera from Sony and picture quality and camera looks adorable.
   
   I am very much happy on this product



5. This is simply a great point and shoot camera. I purchased this for my wife and she is very happy with it. The ease of use and the quality of picture are incomparable. Face detection technology and smile shutter are really wonderful but sincerely they are not very much useful. Overall I recommend this product to everyone who want a good point n shoot camera in low price.

No comments about Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black).

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCT300/R 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Red).

1. Pros:
   
   * Good overall design, sleek, ultra portable.
   * BIG LCD screen
   * Effective image stabilization and face detection--usually
   
   Cons:
   
   * Pricey
   * Image Quality not any better than last generation
   * Oversaturated reds
   * Terrible white balance
   * Useless ISO over 400
   * Smile detection works only sometimes--practically worthless
   * LCD screen easily scratched; touchscreen sometimes unresponsive
   
   In the end, I returned the Sony and bought a Canon 870IS which takes better shots, performs faster, and is less expensive.



2. Lets get to the bottom line:
   
   The Good:
   
   This camera takes excellent pictures - as a response to CNET and other reviewers who note that the DSC-T300's pictures are soft/noisy/high contrast/ et cetera are reviewing this from a professional photography point of view. Comparing this to an SLR or any other non-subcompact isn't reasonable. Just like we wouldn't compare a Chevy Pickup with a BMW sedan. Photos taken with this camera are intended for "everyday shooting." I will use this for vacations, parties, or tours. I would not use this to photograph my own wedding. For everyday shots, the quality is superb. If you are looking for a professional camera in a subcompact chassis, then this is about as close as you will come.
   
   The optical zoom is fantastic, as is the image stabilization -- I do not have a very steady hand. Of the first few test shots that I took with this camera, one was of a license plate from a car parked about 100 meters away. I zoomed in with full optical and digital zoom, and snapped a photo of what looked like a very grainy and pixelated white blob jerking quickly around the screen. To my surprise, when I viewed this shot, the camera had cleaned it up so that not only was there no motion blur, the license number was perfectly visible. I could even see the county name on the bottom! Needless to say, I won't be taking many pictures from this far away, but still it is good to know that the feature is there if I ever need it.
   
   The smile shutter works surprisingly well, and I use it all the time. What not many of the other reviews that I read talked about was the functionality of the smile shutter. When the feature is enabled, the camera is not in normal photo mode. You will have to take it out of Smile Shutter mode if you want to resume taking pictures. Once enabled, the smile shutter constantly looks for faces, and puts an orange box around each one. It will identify up to 9 faces. Once a face is ID'd, it judges how much the person is smiling, and if they are smiling enough, then a picture is taken. It will take pictures of smiles until you take it out of smile mode. In fact at a party of mine, I put the camera on a tripod, set it up for smile mode, and told people to go smile in front of it. By the end of the night, every single person had a smiling portrait in my camera. Excellent feature. The funny thing is, no one believes that the camera actually can determine who is an isn't smiling - so when they finally see the red-eye flash go off, 90% of people cant help but smile a real, and perfectly captured, smile of pleasant surprise. When in this mode, this camera only captures happiness.
   
   The Add-A-Smile Feature is completely useless, but because of it, your camera will be a hit. I have tried the add-a-smile feature on 20+ people and more often than not, they end up looking creepy. However, this is hilarious. You will never seriously use this feature, but its a joy to have all the same.
   
   Video is surprisingly good. When in "fine video" mode, I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between this and broadcast quality. "Fine video" does take lots of memory though - 1 hour ~ 4 GB. To fit more video on the card, you can switch to "standard" but unless you are using this ONLY for youtube, don't bother with standard.
   
   Touch Screen - Once you learn it, it is a very intuitive interface.
   
   The Bad:
   There is a learning curve on the touch screen - Most people will be turned off initially by the touch screen. I have found that the learning curve has put people off from borrowing my camera to take pictures. I always have to explain how to use it. Not a huge deal, I bought the camera for me, not for people who want to take pictures of me.
   
   Fingerprints collect on the screen - well, its a touch screen, what do you expect?
   
   Bottom Line: This is a great camera for everyday shots. For shots that you do not intend on editing professionally, this is a great camera. For shots that are for viewing pleasure, this is a great camera. If perchance you do want to edit professionally photos taken by this camera, the resolution gives extreme detail.
   
   All in all, I have never considered returning this camera.



3. I'm a big fan of the Sony's T series, I've already own the very first DSC-T1, the discontinued T-33 and now T-300.
   I sticked to Sony after the DSC-T1 because I wanted to keep using my MS Pro Duos; but soon after I realized that Sony makes cameras that are not only great for pics, but also their designs make an statement (bring this baby to a party and you should be aware because 99% of the party would like to take it to their homes).
   So, now that I shared my reasons for buying this camera, here comes my review, quick, simple an concise.
   
   The automatic mode is not flawless, especially in indoor night pictures, you should adjust the scenes mode so the camera really uses the flash automatically. The program mode haven't change since the T-33, basically the same options, and if you know how to use it, you get good pics.
   The remarkable "new" setting is the Smile Shutter, once you have configured (personally i prefer it in high sensitivity) is a really fun tool. And the face detection is Amazing. Sony has really improved himself in this issue.
   But as I mentioned in the title of my review, more MPs is not equal better quality. Once you start zooming the pics you can notice some rugged edges, distortion and a little bit of inaccuracy in the colors; but you would never notice that in a printed A3 pic. Once again, this is a amateur camera, and you are not paying over $1000 like in the 10 MPs pro cameras, so complaining is not that fair.
   Once you can get used to the touch screen controls, using it is a breeze... I might complain that ask for confirmation for almost everything, but I guess the worst OS ever aka Windows Vista has already got me used to that....
   Finally a few recommendations: Buy the camera together with the LCD screen protector and the Sony LCJTHC/B Genuine Leather Jacket Case with Stylus for the DSC-T70 & DSC-T200 (Black); if you want to keep it with scratches from the very beginning. And a large MS Pro Duo 8GB and up I recommend.



4. I still had a decent working camera, the first of the T-series. I grew out of it as it has been 4 years, but it wasn't broken and worked fine. A great hand me down to my mother.
   
   WELL this is a great advance from my previous camera with the touch screen and all. I have small hands so the buttons don't bother me at all. I got it in black as well and got a great deal at circuit city for it. I didn't notice the battery didn't show how much time was remaining left. I sort of bought the camera on a whim, but I love it!
   
   It was a bit hard to get use to only, because I could do without the touch screen, but just play around with it. I love how you can look for pictures on an actual calendar as well. The shutter is speedy which I LOVE. I was opting for an SLR eventually, but this will suffice since does cost less and is still an upgrade from my previous camera.
   
   This is just me, but I like how I can zoom in video now. haha :)
   
   I'd give it 4.5 only cause I haven't used all it's potential yet, but it's a great investment, especially if you like to carry a camera everywhere.



5. I reached cameras for over 2 months, but could never find one that was right for me. I went to BestBuy, Walmart, Target, and other stores looking and trying out their various cameras. One day I came along the T300.
   
   It is extremely user friendly, has a long battery life, and an excellent zoom (wonderful for novices and professionals). The camera has many options including environmental settings, flash, image size, timer, and macro settings.
   
   The video has wonderful quality, with the option to sync your camera to an HDTV.
   
   The only negative part of the camera is that I had to buy a new memory stick (Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo), because the camera only accepts these types of sticks--it does not accept the conventional SD memory sticks.
   
   I had been planning to buy the Panasonic DSCW170, however, after trying both out and comparing it the the Canon and Casio cameras--the Sony T300 was the best. I know that you will be satisfied!

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSC-H7 8.1MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom.

1. I had a Sony F-828 and made the mistake of selling it to buy an h7. I figured the F-828 was an 8.0mp and the h7 is a 8.1mp and thought I would be getting a little better camera, Boy was I wrong!
   The image quality is not as sharp compared to the old 828. Which means the processor in the h7 is not as good a quality as my old camera.
   So if your looking for super sharp detail the h7 will not deliver!
   I also purchased the 1.7x Telephoto lens and the 0.75x wide angle lens at the time I purchased the camera...they were very pretty lenses out of the box but really didn't do that much for the money they cost.
   Two things I did and at the same time did not like about the h7 was how light weight it was and the other the 15x optical zoom. However with it being so light it had a very cheap feel to it and the bad part about the zoom is it's a motorized zoom and that means battery life will suffer (also it's just something else to go wrong and need to be repaired) and you can't quiet adjust the zoom as precise as with a manual lens barrel.
   In other words if your serious about photography then move on cause the h7 just isn't going to get it.
   {Bottom line} "if your someone who wants a decent camera for the money and are not real critical of photo quality then this camera will do just what you need".
   That is why I gave this camera a 3 star rating.
   Thankfully I sold the h7 and accessories(took a loss) but now I have stepped up to a true DSLR, the Sony A100 which is a lot like the F-828 but even better.
   Hope this helps, happy picture taking!



2. I recently took pictures with my new Sony Camera on vacation...the color was accurate...and the pictures I took inside without flash were spectacular!



3. I have had this camera for a mere day and have already taken hundreds of photographs. This camera has shot everything from a cow, to a pile of bricks, to a dandelion, to a neighbor playing basketball, and back again. I haven't needed to take the same shot more than twice to get it to turn out just the way I want it, and i am picky! I shot water in mid air, ATV going 30mph, basketball going through hoop, and they were all sharp; crystal clear; frozen as if time were stopped. The fifteen times optical zoom and Super Steady Shot are amazing! Simply aim and push the shutter. Don't worry, just relax and let the camera do the work!



4. This was my first camera.It really dose what it is mentioned about it.It really delivers an professional out put for the pictures what you capture. Initally there was some trouble to understand the use of this product, but after reading the manual i could get what i was expecting from it.
   
   
   Enjoy



5. i bought this camera a month ago. i just looked at the megapixel and zoom while purchasing it. buying an 8.1mp camera is no big deal. but buying an 8.1mp camera with 15x zoom and more than a dozen appealing features for a few extra bucks sounds interesting. the flash is perfect for low lit areas and night time shooting. the 15x zoom is amazing. make sure you buy only a sony sd card 'coz others don't fit in the memory card slot. it's a perfect cam. it gives you more than what you expect. after all, it's a japanese technology!!
   
   if you are looking for great pictures, just go ahead. It's worth the price.

4 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCT300/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black).

1. Wow this camera is amazing. I am extremely happy I forked over the extra cash for the T300. I was originally going to buy a Casio Exilim EX-Z100, but I am so much happier with this one. Its pictures aren't SLR quality and the whole painting in the camera thing is kinda dumb, but the 10.1 mega pixels and the 5x optical zoom and the optical image stabilization and the 3.5" touch screen really sold it for me. Plus its awesome just flipping down the door on the front to power it on. The new face detection is improved over the T200 and it can do multiple smiles on the smile shutter. Ya the touch screen takes some getting getting used to and it's annoying to say ok or back every two seconds, but it's a touch screen. I mean come on. For me the pros outweigh the cons by a lot. There is nothing out on the market today that is as innovative and new as this camera, plus you know its quality because it's a Sony.
   
   PROS:
   -5x Optical Zoom (Very versatile and it starts at 33 mm, so its technically wide angle)
   -10.1 Mega Pixels (I know mega pixels don't make a camera, but I crop a lot so the more the merrier)
   -Optical Image Stabilization (You really need optical, digital is about as useful as digital zoom)
   -3.5" Touchscreen (Touchscreen interface could be better, but its still a huge display and good for showing off pictures. Plus it's still a touchscreen)
   -Face Detection and Smile Shutter (Yes I know every camera has face detection now, but this one actually works. On up to 8 faces! Plus it can distinguish between children and adults and the awesme smile shutter now works on 8 people!)
   -Sleek Design (It's super-thing and the brushed aluminum looks awesome. Same with the sliding door)
   -Sony Quality (You're getting a trusted product. Plus it feels solid and well built, even though its light and its built with top of the line materials)
   
   CONS:
   -Touchscreen Interface (Bigger screen is cool, but it's still kind of a new technology for cameras and its not the most responsive screen ever)
   -Neurotic Menu (It asks you if you're sure to do things and then if you're ok and then if you really want to switch it and when you're done you have to hit back)
   
   Other than some interface issues, this is a very good sexy little machine. Don't expect it to be an SLR and ISO 3200 is somewhat useless but it's good features outweigh the bad by a lot. Use it for a couple of days and you will fall in love with it. Trust me its worth $400.



2. Pros:
   
   * Good overall design, sleek, ultra portable.
   * BIG LCD screen
   * Effective image stabilization and face detection--usually
   
   Cons:
   
   * Pricey
   * Image Quality not any better than last generation
   * Oversaturated reds
   * Terrible white balance
   * Useless ISO over 400
   * Smile detection works only sometimes--practically worthless
   * LCD screen easily scratched; touchscreen sometimes unresponsive
   
   In the end, I returned the Sony and bought a Canon 870IS which takes better shots, performs faster, and is less expensive.



3. Lets get to the bottom line:
   
   The Good:
   
   This camera takes excellent pictures - as a response to CNET and other reviewers who note that the DSC-T300's pictures are soft/noisy/high contrast/ et cetera are reviewing this from a professional photography point of view. Comparing this to an SLR or any other non-subcompact isn't reasonable. Just like we wouldn't compare a Chevy Pickup with a BMW sedan. Photos taken with this camera are intended for "everyday shooting." I will use this for vacations, parties, or tours. I would not use this to photograph my own wedding. For everyday shots, the quality is superb. If you are looking for a professional camera in a subcompact chassis, then this is about as close as you will come.
   
   The optical zoom is fantastic, as is the image stabilization -- I do not have a very steady hand. Of the first few test shots that I took with this camera, one was of a license plate from a car parked about 100 meters away. I zoomed in with full optical and digital zoom, and snapped a photo of what looked like a very grainy and pixelated white blob jerking quickly around the screen. To my surprise, when I viewed this shot, the camera had cleaned it up so that not only was there no motion blur, the license number was perfectly visible. I could even see the county name on the bottom! Needless to say, I won't be taking many pictures from this far away, but still it is good to know that the feature is there if I ever need it.
   
   The smile shutter works surprisingly well, and I use it all the time. What not many of the other reviews that I read talked about was the functionality of the smile shutter. When the feature is enabled, the camera is not in normal photo mode. You will have to take it out of Smile Shutter mode if you want to resume taking pictures. Once enabled, the smile shutter constantly looks for faces, and puts an orange box around each one. It will identify up to 9 faces. Once a face is ID'd, it judges how much the person is smiling, and if they are smiling enough, then a picture is taken. It will take pictures of smiles until you take it out of smile mode. In fact at a party of mine, I put the camera on a tripod, set it up for smile mode, and told people to go smile in front of it. By the end of the night, every single person had a smiling portrait in my camera. Excellent feature. The funny thing is, no one believes that the camera actually can determine who is an isn't smiling - so when they finally see the red-eye flash go off, 90% of people cant help but smile a real, and perfectly captured, smile of pleasant surprise. When in this mode, this camera only captures happiness.
   
   The Add-A-Smile Feature is completely useless, but because of it, your camera will be a hit. I have tried the add-a-smile feature on 20+ people and more often than not, they end up looking creepy. However, this is hilarious. You will never seriously use this feature, but its a joy to have all the same.
   
   Video is surprisingly good. When in "fine video" mode, I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between this and broadcast quality. "Fine video" does take lots of memory though - 1 hour ~ 4 GB. To fit more video on the card, you can switch to "standard" but unless you are using this ONLY for youtube, don't bother with standard.
   
   Touch Screen - Once you learn it, it is a very intuitive interface.
   
   The Bad:
   There is a learning curve on the touch screen - Most people will be turned off initially by the touch screen. I have found that the learning curve has put people off from borrowing my camera to take pictures. I always have to explain how to use it. Not a huge deal, I bought the camera for me, not for people who want to take pictures of me.
   
   Fingerprints collect on the screen - well, its a touch screen, what do you expect?
   
   Bottom Line: This is a great camera for everyday shots. For shots that you do not intend on editing professionally, this is a great camera. For shots that are for viewing pleasure, this is a great camera. If perchance you do want to edit professionally photos taken by this camera, the resolution gives extreme detail.
   
   All in all, I have never considered returning this camera.



4. I'm a big fan of the Sony's T series, I've already own the very first DSC-T1, the discontinued T-33 and now T-300.
   I sticked to Sony after the DSC-T1 because I wanted to keep using my MS Pro Duos; but soon after I realized that Sony makes cameras that are not only great for pics, but also their designs make an statement (bring this baby to a party and you should be aware because 99% of the party would like to take it to their homes).
   So, now that I shared my reasons for buying this camera, here comes my review, quick, simple an concise.
   
   The automatic mode is not flawless, especially in indoor night pictures, you should adjust the scenes mode so the camera really uses the flash automatically. The program mode haven't change since the T-33, basically the same options, and if you know how to use it, you get good pics.
   The remarkable "new" setting is the Smile Shutter, once you have configured (personally i prefer it in high sensitivity) is a really fun tool. And the face detection is Amazing. Sony has really improved himself in this issue.
   But as I mentioned in the title of my review, more MPs is not equal better quality. Once you start zooming the pics you can notice some rugged edges, distortion and a little bit of inaccuracy in the colors; but you would never notice that in a printed A3 pic. Once again, this is a amateur camera, and you are not paying over $1000 like in the 10 MPs pro cameras, so complaining is not that fair.
   Once you can get used to the touch screen controls, using it is a breeze... I might complain that ask for confirmation for almost everything, but I guess the worst OS ever aka Windows Vista has already got me used to that....
   Finally a few recommendations: Buy the camera together with the LCD screen protector and the Sony LCJTHC/B Genuine Leather Jacket Case with Stylus for the DSC-T70 & DSC-T200 (Black); if you want to keep it with scratches from the very beginning. And a large MS Pro Duo 8GB and up I recommend.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCS730 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This is our latest in a loong series of digital cameras. The last two have been Nikons that I thought were pretty decent, but it turns out I've been missing a LOT. This Sony is a good size (I have small hands, though), with a bit of weight to it that convinces me it's more solidly made than some others out there. Our Nikons died because the LCD screens cracked under very little pressure - this one feels a bit more substantial, though I still won't be tossing it around.
   
   But the best part about this camera is that it takes great pictures, right out of the box. The included AA batteries don't last long, but once we switched to rechargeables, there has been no issue. And choosing a camera that uses standard size-and-shape batteries was VERY important, since we do sometimes need to buy & use AA's when we're on the go.
   
   It only includes 22mb of memory, which will only hold 8-10 pictures on the medium-quality mode, but I found a 4Gb card for not too much money that will hold over 1000 more. Just plan on adding the cost of memory to the camera purchase, because the built-in memory simply is not enough.
   
   In general, I'm thrilled. With significantly less shutter delay, I can finally take the pictures I've been WANTING to take all along - spontaneous, cute, funny pictures of my kids in less-than-ideal conditions: low lighting, moving targets, etc (when are ANY kids ever in an ideal pose for more than a millisecond???).



2. This camera has an amazing picture...though its lacking in the zoom category.
   
   It can take a beautiful picture, though it says 3x optical...more like .5 optical.
   
   Don't expect anything spectacular out of the zoom feature of this camera. Though if most of your pictures are close up, or within 12 feet, you should have no problem with it.
   
   Kodak has a better zoom feature, even on the 3x optical. I own the Kodak Z710, 10x optical zoom for my personal pictures, this camera was for my fiancee.
   
   Overall: Great camera, great features...not too happy with any ability it has to zoom.



3. I bought this product for Mother's Day 'cause she's tired of using the AA batteries on her old camera and the description of this camera says that it uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This is not true. This camera uses 2 AA batteries. I was forced to return and very disapointed at the inaccurate information.



4. I am very happy with my last purchase of Sony Cybershot DSCS730 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom because is an excellent camera.



5. This camera turned out to be a sweet deal. The camera takes really nice pictures, it's really fast and the ISO 1250 feature is incredible. The only flaw i can find is there is no orange/red light before you take a picture. That really helps when you're taking pictures in no light. Now i'm not sure if that's a malfunction on mine or the feature is simply not available in this camera. Other than that, this is an amazing camera.
   
   It's not as small as other models, but i managed to put it in a nice bag and it looks cool.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCW120/B 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black).

1. Super price for this great an item- was a birthday gift to my 24 year old daughter. Couldn't ask for better quality and price. Great customer satisfaction from dealer. Thanks, Amazon and Vanns!!



2. It's just about perfect, for me. Of course, I'd like the quality and control of an SLR in a tiny package, but for something this portable it does a fine job. The onscreen descriptions of the settings are just fantastic, the ISO (low light) mode has to be seen to be believed...very little noise, even without flash. Pictures are mostly sharp, though without flash you still have to maintain a steady hand, as with any camera. Very balanced and realistic color. It's a very intuitive camera that lets you concentrate on your composition and not worry too much about exposure, which I think is what a small point and shoot should give you. I also love the 16x9 modes for stills, haven't done any video with it. I'd recommend getting a clear shield to stick on the screen, like I did...seems very scratchable otherwise. If I lost it I'd probably get the same camera again. I'm pretty conservative with my reviews, I'm sure many people would give this an unabashed 5 stars, and I almost did, but you still get the occasional surprise when you shoot something that should have turned out fine but didn't for some reason....I think it's just where the tech is at right now, but this camera rocks, no doubt.



3. Very good camera, elegant and easy for taking by its small size, it incorporates good functions, and great quality of image in the screen, the photos have good resolusion at night and also.



4. I am die hard fan of Sony camera ..This is the second camera from Sony and picture quality and camera looks adorable.
   
   I am very much happy on this product



5. This is simply a great point and shoot camera. I purchased this for my wife and she is very happy with it. The ease of use and the quality of picture are incomparable. Face detection technology and smile shutter are really wonderful but sincerely they are not very much useful. Overall I recommend this product to everyone who want a good point n shoot camera in low price.