Typical price: £120
What is it: Compact digital camera with 7-megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom
What we think: Quick performance and solid images make this budget shooter worth a look
What you need to know
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...
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