Last update 19 November’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ CameraLabs
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 is a 12 megapixel and it features include 4x optical zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter technology and HD output.
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Review Index – (updated 19 November’09)
CameraLabs
Image quality suffers in the W220 and falls short of the mark. Regardless of ISO setting there is digital noise and although the camera tries to adjust for noise issue it does not effectively do so. And in to this unimpressive edge definition and color fringing and you end up with a camera that overall misses the mark.
DigicamReview
“Overall this is a good a camera with features that most people will like. There were some things I didn’t like; for instance the Dynamic Range function can increase the digital noise in pretty ugly ways. Another negative is Sony memory sticks are required which means more money. bottom line – interesting features, photo quality is good, and the price is pretty competitive which ultimately means it receives our recommendation.”
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DPS
“Ultimately the new Sony CyberShot DSC-W220 is a fantastic camera for a fantastic price. It comes in at just under $200 and for a few missing features, it isn’t much different than its counterpart. Don’t expect to take Mona Lisa’s with the camera but also don’t think you’re going to be getting anything bad. Sony has always had great products that live up to their name and this one is no exception.”
CNET
“The W220’s photo quality is good, particularly at ISO 200 and below. Viewed at full size, there’s off-color noise visible at all ISOs, but it’s least noticeable at lower ISOs. Photos are still good at ISO 400, but soften a bit from noise reduction.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“The Sony Cybershot DSC W220 is not a bad digital camera. I found the camera easy to use and it has a low shutter lag time compared to other cameras in its class. When it comes to picture quality it has some tough competition and does not quite match up to some of its competitors.”
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Imaging Resource
“The Sony W220 was a camera that I warmed to the more I used it. I initially was a bit put off by its menu structure, and its very smooth skin made me fear losing my grip on it at an inconvenient moment. Viewed 1:1 on-screen, its images look a little soft, even at its lowest ISO. As I shot with it and made prints from its images, though, I came to like it more and more.”
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[Sample Photos @ DigicamReview]
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Press Release
LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #14200), Jan. 7, 2009 – Sony today announced a new 12-megapixel Cyber-shot® camera (model DSC-W220) that combines powerful imaging features with intelligence to make taking great pictures easy.
The entry-level W model has features that until now were only found in high-end models (DSC-W150 and DSC-W170), including Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range Optimizer.
“This camera is perfect for customers who forget to change settings to the right scene mode, do not have the time to change settings or do not know what setting to use” said Karim Noblecilla, senior product marketing manager in the Digital Imaging Division at Sony Electronics. “It chooses the correct scene mode, which makes it easy to use.”
Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically recognizes a total of five scenes—twilight portrait, twilight, twilight using a tripod, backlight and backlight portrait. It optimizes camera settings for shooting situations, taking an additional shot in low and bright light scenarios when there are two different approaches to shooting a scene so users can choose which picture they would like to keep.
The camera’s Dynamic Range Optimizer uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings in almost any shooting environment, giving images a natural look with clearer details that match what you see with your naked eye.
The W220 camera has a 2.7-inch LCD screen (measured diagonally) and Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 4X optical zoom lens with 30 millimeter (equivalent) wide angle view. It includes Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization to minimize blur without affecting picture quality. Sony’s Smile Shutter™ technology automatically captures a smile the moment it happens. You can use the adult or child priority setting when shooting scenes containing both adults and children, and the camera will distinguish one face from another.
Bundled Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software allows you to quickly organize images on a compatible PC and upload images to the Web. You can search and organize images by event, smile or face, including children and infants. Then you can display them in calendar or chronological views organized into folders. Of course, you can also share, print or save your scrapbooks.
Images can be stored and managed on both the camera’s 15MB internal memory and an optional Memory Stick® media card. The camera’s high definion output and HD slideshow with music let you share images on HDTV sets, including Sony’s BRAVIA® flat-panel LCD models (HDMI cable not included).
Pricing and Availability
The DSC-W220 camera is available in silver, black, pink and blue for about $190. The camera and a range of accessories, including new carrying cases (models LCS-CSVA, LCS-CSVB and LCS-CSVC), 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.
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I love this camera, it is excellent. Little on the pricey side but better than most other pricey models.
w220 is great camera.and has a good look
I just bought this camera with all of my own money!!! I have been saving up for it for awhile with babysitting money!! I hope it turns out to be a good camera!
best camera, at affordable price good picture quality
i just took it
and also compared it with others
results….. best digicam
its awesome and im loving itt.