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What is it: 12-megapixel compact with 5x wideangle zoom
What we think: Great compact camera at a reasonable price, offering good photos, features and design
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 May 2009
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290, mode dial, lens, prints
We like:
Terrific design, interface and controls; wideangle, 5x zoom lens; excellent price-to-feature ratio
We don't like:
No optical zoom while recording video; soft photos
CNET UK judgement:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera, offering a solid combination of features, usability and design. Image quality isn't perfect, but it should be more than adequate for the vast majority of users
Full review:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 seemed too good to be true when it was announced in February. For around £200, you get a wideangle lens with a 5x zoom, 12-megapixel resolution, some of Sony's advanced automatic shooting options, high-definition video capture, and a 76mm (3-inch) LCD, all packed into a good-looking body roughly the size of a deck of cards. Sounds great. There had to be something wrong. Continue Reading...
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