Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

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★★★★★
4.7

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from $158.00 - $179.99

 

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★★★★☆
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  • Easy to use (14)
  • Easy setup (12)
  • Great picture quality (10)
  • Comfortable controls (8)
  • Large clear lcd (8)
  • Well built / quality construction (7)
  • Easy to keep clean (6)
  • Fast (2)
  • Easy (1)
  • Powerful (1)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (2)
  • Short battery life (1)

Best Uses

  • Family photos (10)
  • Fun (9)
  • Travel (9)
  • Upgrade (2)
  • Art (1)
  • Photojournalism (1)
  • Wildlife (1)
 
 
 

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Enter the world of digital photography with this impressive all-around performer. The DSC-W230 Cyber-shot® digital camera combines point-and-shoot ease with a host of advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. A 12.1 megapixel image sensor and a Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens offer ultra-crisp shots and quality close-ups. Not sure which mode is best for your shot? Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically detects the surroundings and adjust the settings for you. Face Detection capture faces with natural skin tones, while Smile Shutter" technology capture a smile the moment it happens. To minimize blurry photos, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization is included for great-looking pictures. You can even hook your camera up to a compatible HD TV and show off your shots on the big screen in high definition. 12.1 megapixels, ideal for prints up to 16" x 20" 4x optical zoom 30mm wide angle lens shows more of the scene you're shooting, helping you capture more complete images when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes 3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ screen The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera SteadyShot™ digital image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by capturing two photos at high shutter speeds and combining them into a single crisp, clear image Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, and exposure to deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos Auto Mode automatically adjusts exposure and white balance settings for better pictures, and can be enhanced further with a simple change in the settings menu Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects five different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, and Twilight using a Tripod ) PHOTOMUSIC6 combines images with music to produce fun and entertaining slide shows Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) PC software provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your compatible PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web Accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™ memory cards (15MB internal memory included) Color: Blue Packed with amazing features.

Specification Description
Model DSC-W230/L, DSCW230/L, DSCW230L
UPC 027242757936
*Megapixels 12.0
LCD Viewer 3 Inch
Lens Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom 4x
Pixel Count 12 Megapixel
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Storage Media Type Memory Stick Pro DUO

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Last update: Nov 18, 2009

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W230

"I was looking for a digital camera to take with me on my trip to Australia. Being a trip of a lifetime, I wanted to make sure I returned with amazing pictures and video that helped me remember and share my experience. I shopped online and in stores comparing prices and brands. This camera provides easy use with great results at an affordable price. There are many functions to choose from allowing for optimal..." Read Full Review »

Jul 13, 2009 by Wayne Alexander

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Doesn't do well in low light

"This is my wifes camera, but this thing does not seem to do well indoors at all. It never gets over 1/30th of a second shutter speed even with flash, so pictures of my 10 month old are always slightly blurred because he does not sit still. If the ISO is increased to 400 it is incredibly grainy, even iso 200 is a bit grainy. The camera also rarely seems to be focused. I cannot tell it so much, but my wife points ..." Read Full Review »

Jun 03, 2009 by C. Coleman

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Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot Digital Camera Review

Doesn't do well in low light

★★★☆☆
3.0

"This is my wifes camera, but this thing does not seem to do well indoors at all. It never gets over 1/30th of a second shutter speed even with flash, so pictures of my 10 month old are always slightly blurred because he does not sit still. If the ISO is increased to 400 it is incredibly grainy, even …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 3 2009
C. Coleman
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot Digital Camera Review

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W230

★★★★★
5.0

"I was looking for a digital camera to take with me on my trip to Australia. Being a trip of a lifetime, I wanted to make sure I returned with amazing pictures and video that helped me remember and share my experience. I shopped online and in stores comparing prices and brands. This camera provide …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 13 2009
Wayne Alexander
Jacksonville, FL USA
 

Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot Digital Camera Review

Fanastic Camer, Great Price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This Camera takes really great pictures, and is perfect for those on the go. I live in the city and love to always have a camera on hand. This one is perfect! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 18 2009
KMRunner
New York, NY
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  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.95
 

Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot Digital Camera Review

Beautiful, Easy to Use...Would Buy Again

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This is my first digital camera and I have to say that I'm so pleased with my choice! It has a nice large display, the pictures are super clear, and it had a lot of different settings that are easy to figure out even if you're not familiar with digital cameras. Not to mention that the camera itself …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2009
Rebecca_Hurite
Baltimore, MD
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  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.95
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sony DSC-W230 Cyber-shot Digital Camera Review

Review:Bought this with a ...

★★★★★
5.0

"Review:Bought this with a coupon for $155 including shipping and tax. This is probably the 12mp point and shoot with the most features under $200. You have a lot of great preset modes such as snow scene and smile mode, as well as the ability to go somewhat manual with settings like flash and ISO exp …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 20 2009
IndySteve
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Price: $174.99
 
 
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