Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Reviews: Cybershot Digital Compact Camera

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: See full product description

Ease of use	8.7
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.8
Build Quality	8.8
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	8.9

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Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Ease of use
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Mar 2010

Isabel, Brighouse Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Very easy to use with plenty of different modes for picture taking - probably more than i will ever use. Picture quality is excellent. A very good camera for the price.
Bad points:: None as yet

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 15 Jan 2010

Mose , Came Home to Malawi Africa Keen amateur

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Beautiful camera
small, light and easy ti carry.
Good battery life
Very good sound recording on clips
Bad points:: Not all images sharp when used with built in flash
Not too sure if steady shot works when shooting pictures in a harry
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Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 15 Apr 2010

chris, manchester Keen amateur

Score 1.0/10

Good points:: excellent camera while it was working.
Bad points:: Broke after 10 months. Not what you expect from a leading brand.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	1.0
Value for money	1.0
Overall rating	1.0

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Confirmed purchase: 14 Dec 2010

Mary, Eccleshall Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: very easy to use.
Bad points:: None that I can find

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Review date: 11 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great and easy to use, well worth every penny
Bad points:: Internal memory too small

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Apr 2010

Shashi, Birmingham Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent picture quality and low light images. Most features easy to use and good build quality
Bad points:: delete feature hard to navigate and some menu's

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Mar 2011

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	12.1

Optical zoom ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	8
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Blue
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	Memory Stick PRO Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	Memory Stick Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	118
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Series	Cybershot
The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1600
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/0.25
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	56.5x95.2x21.8
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	4000x3000
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5.8
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	15

Release date	2009-02-03
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.7

Width in mm	95.2

Depth in mm	2.2

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	140

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	30

Also known as: Cybershot DSC-W220, Sony Cybershot W220B, Sony Cybershot W220S, Sony Cybershot W220L, Sony Cyber-shot? DSC-W220S

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Manufacturer's Description

Smart shooting that’s so easy to use

Compact, stylish and easy to use. Enjoy very high quality images plus serious features like Smile Shutter, Wide angle lens, Optical SteadyShot and Intelligent Scene Recognition.
Dont worry about the right settings

It can be hard judging the best camera settings to use in tricky situations like twilight portraits and sun-drenched backlit beach scenes. Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically adjusts exposure and other settings, helping you achieve better-looking results with less effort.

Pack more into every scene

Dramatic landscapes, architectural shots, interiors and even family scenes can produce disappointing results when a scene gets cut off at the edges. A wide angle lens lets you pack more into the picture without having to stand further back from the subject.

Beautiful portraits made simple

Now its easy to capture beautiful, smiling portraits of friends and family. Enhanced Face Detection automatically adjusts camera settings for clear, crisp results with natural skin tones. Smile Shutter fires the shutter automatically when your subject smiles to capture those happy moments.

Enjoy the show

Here’s a great way to add an extra dimension to enjoying your precious pictures and clips. View colourful, dynamic ‘slideshows’ on the camera screen, with exciting transitions and a choice of music tracks. Or connect to your HD television for a view of the big picture.

Big, beautiful pictures on your HD TV

Why not show off your pictures in more style? Connect your camera to any HD Ready television and enjoy a big, beautiful view of your pictures that everyone can enjoy. If your BRAVIA TV supports PhotoTV HD, youll enjoy even incredibly lifelike HD images, packed with detail and vibrant colours.

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