Reviews of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 (black)
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CNET Review
The Good: Above-average feature set; nice design.
The Bad: No optical zoom while recording video; photo quality drops off above ISO 200; above-average chromatic aberration.
The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 555063 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
digitalcamerainfo.com
Review Summary: The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 doesn't offer any revolutionary advancements, but it packages a number of attractive features found in more expensive models into a sub-$200 camera. We were impressed by the build quality of our pre-production sample: the ...
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digitalreview.ca
Review Summary: Sony today announced a new 12-megapixel Cybershot camera named the Sony Cybershot DSC-W220. With 12 megapixel resolution for large, detailed images, a 4X optical zoom with a wide angle 30mm lens that is ideal for landscape, indoor and group photos, ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-W220/B
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4.2 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 12.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Gourmet, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Underwater, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 15 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 15 MB )
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 13 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.35 mm - 21.4 mm - F/2.8-5.8
- Focal Length 5.35 mm - 21.4 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 30 - 120 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.8
- Optical Zoom 4 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features Face detection, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, PictBridge support, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Dual image stabilization, In-camera red-eye removal, Smile Detection technology
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Component video output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.5
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BG1
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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