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- 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
- Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- BIONZ image processor delivers speed and precision
- Face Detection; Smile Shutter technology
- 15MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)
Product Description
The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated, compact design. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) can recognize five different scene conditions and automatically adjust camera settings, and Face Detection technology detects up to eight faces and captures them naturally. In addition, Optical SteadyShotTM image stabilization helps to reduce blur for crisp, clear images…. More >>
May 10, 2010 at 15:18
This camera replaces a Sony cybershot that I bought five years ago. The technology has advanced significantly since then. The biggest advance has been in the algorithms for processing the images (correcting for lighting, vibrations, and scene selection). I bought this camera right before a trip to Europe, and am overwhelmed with the high quality of the images (great colors). The camera and the charger are also both nice and compact. In general this is an excellent point and shoot camera that works wonderfully under most situations using the automatic mode. The only problem with these newer cybershots is that they lack a manual mode which is nice to have for more advanced users when taking difficult shots. Setting up the fill-in flash is a little non-intuitive. This option used to be under the “flash” button (auto/none/fill-in) but no longer exists there. Now you just need to select the twilight portrait mode. (This is usually not selected by auto-mode in dark situations). Otherwise, it is a great camera for the general user.
Rating: 5 / 5
May 10, 2010 at 15:28
This camera has lots of features and can do just about anything a camera needs to do. It’s actually more complicated that I was looking for. The auto adjustment feature takes blurry pictures sometimes so you have to find the right setting for some pictures. I would highly recommend this camera for people who don’t mind adjusting the camera settings for each shot. For someone with a kid, it’s probably not the best because by the time you get the camera setup, your kids off doing something else.
Rating: 4 / 5
May 10, 2010 at 17:23
this camera is loaded with the cool Sony new features that you usually see on higher models like the DSC-W290. It offers a lot for the price!. I’m very happy with it and the quality of the photos, specially those i get on dark places thanks to the high ISO.
on bad points i only complain on the battery charge time (3-5 hours)
Rating: 5 / 5
May 10, 2010 at 20:20
i spent days researching the internet for a new camera. this is the one i purchased and i’m glad i did. the pictures are beautiful and the features are great. i love the face recognition and the smile detection. it is great for capturing pictures of small children. i still haven’t figured out all the features though, but it has easy functions that do all the focusing for you. also, the screen on the back is wonderful. the only thing i would say is that i agree with the people who say it’s not much to hold on to. overall, this is an awesome camera for a super price!
Rating: 5 / 5
May 10, 2010 at 22:19
Ok, this is a great camera, with good picture quality, slim body and decent menus.
I’m just kinda disappointed because i’ve had a Sony W130 and the new one doesn’t add much up to the package.
Except for a couple new Scene modes (food and underwater, features that usually most people won’t EVER use), a Spot focus mode and the 12.1 MPxels, it’s quite the same, and i’m sure you could get a W180 for almost [...] bucks less.
Rating: 3 / 5