Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Will Greenwald

Reviewed on: 3 April 2007

Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55, budget, picture quality, optical viewfinder

We like:

Solid image quality and performance; brushed-aluminium faceplate is a pretty touch for a budget model

We don't like:

Plastic body; review button is not easy to press

CNET UK judgement:

It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this £120 shooter a worthwhile choice

Full review:

In the budget camera field, a little extra cash can go a long way. For instance, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 is a fine snapshot camera for around the £110 mark. It delivers decent photos, performance and usability, but it's not much to look at, and its LCD screen is woefully small. For only about £10 more, Sony offers a pleasant upgrade in the Cyber-shot DSC-W55. It's the same 7-megapixel, 38mm-to-114mm-equivalent 3x zoom camera with an attractive, brushed-metal face and a larger, 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD screen. It's available in silver (pictured), black, blue and pink. Continue Reading...