Sony’’s 6 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Review Roundup includes summaries from main digital camera expert reviewers, company specification sheet, owners manual, and sample photos taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50.
Features Include:
- 2.5 inch LCD
- ISO 1000
- 3x optical zoom
- 13x smart zoom
- 32 MB of internal memory
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Spec Sheet
[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Spec Sheet at Sony]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Owners Manual
[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Owners Manual]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Sample Photos
[Sample Pictures at Digital Eye]
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[Sample Pictures at Steve's Digicams]
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Read More Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Reviews
A Digital Eye - 05/30/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 and here’s the conclusion - “The Sony DSC-W50 is a great little compact camera that offers an impressive startup time (under 2 seconds) to take the first shot. It’s small enough to fit in a pocket or small purse. The large LCD makes it a great camera to share pictures with it’s slide show. The preset scene modes make this camera easy to use. With the many optional accessories available such as underwater housing, wide and telephoto lenses, filters, this camera will appeal to many who will want to expand the camera in the future. If you want a few more megapixels (7.2 megapixels), take a look at the Sony DSC-W70 for $50 more. The Sony DSC-W50 retails for $249, at this price it makes for a great starter camera that won’t disappoint.”
Imaging Resource - 05/10/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 and notes it’s a a very responsive camera. “If you’re looking for a good “take anywhere” camera with great versatility and good color and tonality, the Sony DSC-W50 deserves a close look. (And if you feel you can get by with a 2.0-inch LCD instead of the 2.5-inch one the W50 sports, the Sony DSC-W30 will save you $20 - $30 at retail.) We suggest that you ignore the ISO 800 and 1000 settings on the camera, as the image quality there is really marginal even for snapshot-size prints, but if you look at the Sony W50 as an ISO 400 camera, it competes very strongly.”
Cameras UK - 05/08/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 and here’s the verdict -
“Overall I like the Sony DSC W50. It takes good photos, is easy to use and is small enough to slip into a pocket. It is one of only a small number of pocket sized digital cameras to offer a viewfinder and it is also very competitively priced.”
Steve’s Digicams - 04/21/2006 - has posted a new review of the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 and here’s the verdict. “The Sony Cyber-shot W50 is a good all-around performer. Weighing-in at just under 6 ounces (including battery and Memory Stick Duo), the W50 is both pocketable and stylish while still providing the optical viewfinder that its competitors frequently omit. With very good image quality, 6-megapixels of resolution, versatile sensitivity range, high-quality movies and an MSRP of under $250, the Sony DSC-W50 is a very good value.”
Megapixel - 04/14/2006 - a new review of the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 has a been reviewed at Megapixel and here is their conclusion -
Positives: Very good image quality outdoors. Excellent Multi-pattern metering. Excellent colour rendition. Compression choice at all image sizes. Fast to operate and react. Excellent ergonomic design.
CNET - 04/11/2006 - has a new review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 and here is their conclusion - “The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W50 is a decent ultracompact digital camera that makes up for its lack of controls with its solid performance and image quality. Its high sensitivity can give you passable low-light shots if you can get past the noise, and its compact form makes it an easily pocketable piece of tech.”
DC Resource - 03/29/2006 - has a new review of the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 and here is the conclusion - “Overall, I’d recommend the Cyber-shot DSC-W50 to most everyone. Those of you who shoot under unusual lighting conditions, or who want to take long exposures (like I do in every review) should look for a camera with manual controls (the high-end DSC-W100 offers manual exposure control, but nothing for white balance).”
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Initial Press Release
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2006 - Sony has re-engineered its W-series of top-performing Cyber-shot digital still cameras to embody the virtues of a traditional camera style and satisfy modern tastes for sleek, compact design.
In addition to sporting eye-level viewfinders in the fashion of traditional cameras, the new DSC-W50 and DSC-W30 models have large LCD screens and are significantly more compact than previous W-series models.
Both new cameras offer six-megapixel image resolution for high-quality prints, high-light sensitivity for fast-action shooting and more natural-looking pictures in low-light conditions, precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lenses, and MPEG1 movie recording. Available in silver, the DSC-W50 model features a 2.5-inch, easy-to-view LCD screen wrapped in a metal-alloy body with sophisticated etching and details. The DSC-W30 model also comes in silver with a two-inch LCD.
“These new models will be attractive to people who prefer the look and feel of a traditional camera, but without the bulk,” said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. “We’ve also increased the light sensitivity, which minimizes the need for flash photography, and improved the cameras’ user interface for better photography results and overall camera experience.”
No More Guessing What those Icons Mean
Anyone who has ever found menu icons on a digital still camera mysterious will appreciate the new function guide on the latest W-series models. When menu icons are selected, such as a specific shooting function or scene mode, a text explanation is displayed on the LCD making it easier to take a great shot. This function guide can be turned off once the user becomes more familiar with the camera.
Built for Better Performance
Both new models include high light-sensitivity settings up to ISO 1000, which allow for shooting at higher shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects with less blur. With higher light sensitivity at your fingertips, you can shoot in available light without a flash for more naturally-exposed, “true-to-life” pictures. With Sony’s Clear RAW imaging technology, you can up the camera’s sensitivity without dramatically increasing picture noise, which makes pictures look blurry and grainy.
Sony’s ultra-fast Real Imaging Processor circuit delivers quick start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life — up to 400 shots on a single charge for the DSC-W30 model. It also speeds up the cameras’ sophisticated auto-exposure and multi-point, auto-focus features so that users get the picture right the first time.
Both cameras have 32MB of internal memory, which can be expanded further with an optional Memory Stick Duo media card or Memory Stick PRO Duo card, now offered in capacities up to two gigabytes.
Make the Most of High-Resolution Images through Prints
You can make high-quality prints by simply connecting these models to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer. You can even create postcards or calendars using the printer’s supplied software.
With Sony’s ImageStation online photo service, you can expand your options to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, create online photo and video albums, or make customized gifts such as photo books and calendars.
The Cyber-shot DSC-W50 will be available in early March for about $250, and the DSC-W30 is available this month for about $230. Bundled accessories include rechargeable Lithium ion batteries (NP-BG1), charger (BC-CSG), USB and AV output cables, and Cyber-shot viewer software. Options include a lithium ion battery (NP-BG1) for about $50, a travel charger (BC-TRG) for about $60, a sports pack (SPK-WA) for about $100, and a 30mm lens/filter adapter (VAD-WB) for about $30.
Both models can be purchased at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin today at http://www.sony.com/w30 and http://www.sony.com/w50
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