Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130

Latest - Review and Sample Photos by InfoSyncWorld (added 03 July’08)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 features:

• 8.1 megapixel
• 2.5 inch LCD
• 4x optical zoom
• Optical image stabilization

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Read More Reviews - (updated 03 July’08)

InfoSyncWorld has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and writes -
“Pros: Mode wheel. Pinhole viewfinder. Optical image-stabilization. Cons: Subpar lens with fuzzy performance. Only supports Memory Sticks.”

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BiosMagazine has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and writes -
“VERDICT - Compact, feature-rich & good value PROS - Attractive aluminium case; 4x optical zoom; viewfinder; face detection; ‘smile shutter’; image stabilisation CONS- Average image quality; lots of noise at ISO 800 and higher”

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DigicamReview has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and writes -
“The Sony Cybershot W130 is very “point and shoot” friendly - the camera produces great results in almost every situation - and provides features designed specifically for taking photos of friends and family with face detection and smile shutter technology. The camera has some more advanced features such as exposure bracketing, but unfortunately lacks manual white balance which can be useful for artificial lighting. Image quality is generally very good and the camera has a good success rate - with low noise levels and great color - which is only let down by slightly soft images. Overall the camera offers a good range of features that should suit anyone looking for a compact point and shoot camera, all at a price that offers good value for money. Recommended.”

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StevesDigicams has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and writes -
“The Sony CyberShot DSC-W130 is a very stylish and compact 8-megapixel digicam. It is incredibly easy to use with several automatic shooting modes to assist you in difficult situations (not to mention a very handy Smile Shutter mode). The quality of our images was very good, as was the video. At about US$230 or less, this is not a bad deal for what you are getting.”

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Cameras.co.uk has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and writes -
“Simple and easy to use, the Sony DSC W130 is small and compact. It takes a decent shot in most situations. The camera has a simple design and the fact it has a viewfinder is likely to be a plus point to many people.”

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ImagingResource has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and writes -
“Despite some of its shortcomings in areas of lens distortion, color saturation, and noise suppression, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 is indeed a capable little digital camera. For starters, it’s small and easy to use, perfect for stashing in a pocket on the way out the door. It has a great selection of useful preset modes and creative shooting tools, and most impressive, it combines its Face Detection technology with a smile detector for an extremely useful Smile Shutter mode, giving you in-focus images of wiggly kids or small groups of people, without resorting to a continuous shooting mode.”

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DCResource - 31 March’08 - has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and thought it did not stand out in any particular area. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Camera performance was good for a point-and-shoot. On the negative side the camera flash is pretty weak and the user menus are difficult to navigate. For typical picture taking the camera does great but if you find yourself in low light and in need of flash you might want to look elsewhere.”

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CNET - 21 February’08 - has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and felt it had quick performance. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Images are not as sharp as one would expect but they good enough to make great looking 8 x 10 prints. At around ISO 800 Sony’s noise reduction gets a little aggressive and softens the overall photo. However, for the price it’s slick and easy to use.”

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Sample Photos

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Specifications

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Owners Manual

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Press Release

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2008 – Sony is introducing a line of colorful W-series Cyber-shot® digital cameras with new imaging technologies for easier photo capture.

The 10.1-megapixel DSC-W170 and 8.1-megapixel DSC-W150 models feature Carl Zeiss® 5x optical zoom lenses with wide angles of view, 28 mm – 140 mm and 30 mm – 150 mm, respectively, and 2.7-inch LCD screens along with eye-level viewfinders. Rounding out the series are the 8.1-megapixel DSC-W130 models and 7.2-megapixel DSC-W120 units with 4x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screens.

The lineup features a wider range of color choices than previous models – from playful pink and blue to sophisticated champagne gold and red.

Newly-available on the W-series cameras is Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles – without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile.

Smart Technology to Capture Better Photos Each of the new W series models includes Sony’s improved face detection technology, which, like the smile shutter technology, can now distinguish between the faces of children and adults. You can select “child priority” or “adult priority” and the camera will detect up to eight faces in the camera frame and optimize focus, exposure, white balance, and flash control.

The W170 and W150 cameras feature new intelligent scene recognition (iSCN) technology, which allows the camera to automatically select the optimal scene mode for a variety shooting situations. In advanced iSCN mode, the camera will take a photo based on the user’s settings. If the camera determines that another setting would yield better exposure, it will automatically take a second photo with that setting. The user ultimately has two images to choose from.

Powerful Features for Outstanding Images The series features a number of powerful features, including: Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject’s location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as “unsharp mask” to sharpen images.

Enhanced Playback Options The W170 and W150 units are equipped with advanced image management functionality. Filtering options allow you to search for photos by date and smile. Images can be viewed by date or in a helpful calendar view, and organized in the cameras’ “favorites” folder for quick retrieval of beloved images.

The slideshow function of W170 and W150 has also been upgraded. Photos can be selected using the same advanced filtering options available in playback mode and transitions have been improved through the application of face detection technology. Now your subjects can take center stage as the slideshow moves through sophisticated pans, fades and wipes. Improvements to the background music function include a choice of more tracks, longer tracks, and multiple tracks for longer slideshows.

Price and Availability In pink, blue, black and silver, the DSC-W120 camera will be available for about $200 in March. The DSC-W130 model will be offered in pink, black and silver for about $230 that same month. The DSC-W150 model will hit retail in sophisticated champagne, red, black and silver for about $250 in April. The DSC-W170 model will also be available then in those same colors for about $300.

The new models can be purchased online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), at military base exchanges, and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on Jan. 31 at www.sonystyle.com.

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