Typical price: £199
What is it: Ultracompact 6-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom
What we think: It's not very flexible and it's not for low-light shots, but it is still a solid ultracompact camera
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 April 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50, shutter speed, performance, menu system
We like:
Compact; easy operation; decent image quality
We don't like:
Feels flimsy; noisy at high ISO; few scene modes or manual controls
CNET UK judgement:
It's not very flexible, and it's not for low-light shots, but the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 is still a solid ultracompact camera
Full review:
Your budget would have to be extremely tight to pass over the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 in favour of the Sony DSC-W30. The two cameras are identical with a single exception -- the DSC-W50's 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD is a full 12mm larger then the DSC-W30's. Otherwise, the W50 sports the same stats as its little brother. Both are 6-megapixel ultracompact cameras with 3x optical zoom lenses. They share the same body design, control layout and feature set. Continue Reading...
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August 1, 2006
Posted by: Diana Buckley
"I am a tech nerd and never read the instructions, so working this little guy terned out to be easy"
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