Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed on: 12 June 2007

Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200, noise, mode dial, lens

We like:

Compact, attractive design; optical image-stabiliser; manual exposure mode

We don't like:

Requires far more light for low ISO shots than most competitors; exceptionally long flash-recycle time and disappointing shot-to-shot performance; image-processing artefacts; LCD has poor off-angle viewing; proprietary USB cable

CNET UK judgement:

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200's 12-megapixel sensor raises the price of an otherwise decent snapshot camera, with little benefit. The W90 and W80 are better deals

Full review:

We couldn't have asked for a better example of the evils of sensor-resolution specmanship than Sony's 12- megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W200. This top-of-the-food- chain addition to the otherwise sensible W series -- not exactly budget cameras, but reasonably priced compact models with the occasional amateur-friendly feature -- shares the attractive, compact design and midrange feature set of models like the W80 and W90, although Sony doesn't offer a black alternative. Continue Reading...