Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (blue)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: Terrific design, interface, and controls; wide-angle, 5x zoom lens; excellent price-to-feature ratio.
The Bad: No optical zoom while recording video; soft photos.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 949 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 668630 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 84/100 = Very Good.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: Wide-angle lens, big LCD, and good battery life complement this point-and-shoot's unique in-camera features.
The Verdict: The 12-megapixel DSC-W290 has a 5X optical-zoom Carl Zeiss lens, starting at 28mm on the wide-angle end to 140mm on the telephoto end. It’s a bit thicker than many competing point-and-shoots, but still pocketable: about 4 inches wide, 2.5 inches high,...
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: There are few digital compacts on the market that offer better value than the Sony W290. Chunkier than the super-svelte Canon Ixus compacts or Nikon's S640, it's nonetheless perfectly pocketable at 96 x 27 x 57mm (WDH), and the build quality is solid...
The Verdict: A great-value Cyber-shot combining decent features and good image quality with a reasonable price
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dcresource.com
Review Summary: photos at the highest quality setting. Thus, you'll want to get a memory card, and fast. The DSC-W290 supports Memory Stick Duo cards (groan), and I'd recommend starting out with a 2GB card at the very least
The Verdict: In a world of very capable ultra-compact cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is decidedly average (at best). I like having the 5X zoom in a small package, the 720p movie mode, and the good battery life, but the mediocre image quality and a myriad of...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
Review Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a variant of the W270 sold in the UK exclusively from Jessops. It differs from the W270 in that it has a 3in 230k LCD monitor instead of the W270's 2.7in screen. The What Digital Camera Sony W290 review...
The Verdict: Image quality may not be perfect, but the fantastic low-light ability, excellent build quality, lightning-fast performance and the additional versatility of the 5x wide zoom and HD video recording make this camera outstanding value for money.
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digicambuyer.co.uk
Review Summary: Touting a 12.1MP, is this camera's bite as big as its bark?
The Verdict: The W290 is a fantastic buy: producing crisp, well-balanced and vibrant frames, all at an affordable cost. It struggles in low light and isn't the top contender for macro or sports but excels in landscape and portrait shooting, and for an every day...
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gadgetspeak.com
Review Summary: I do not get to see many Sony units as their agency in the past has not the most cooperative hence this unit being supplied by Jessops. This is a small neat unit but it also has a lot of recent features and certainly worth a look.
The Verdict: This looks like many other small digital cameras with a huge TFT. However apart from a very small amount of internal memory it requires a card and because the camera is from Sony it will require their type of memory and not the far more easily...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: This Jessops-exclusive compact is packed with advanced features
The Verdict: While it may not have the best picture quality in the world, and some of the controls are a little fiddly, if you want a camera that will take a good photo quickly and reliably in virtually any lighting conditions then the Sony W290 is very hard to...
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macworld.co.uk
Review Summary: Taking good pictures is easier than ever with the Sony DSC-W290 Cyber-shot digital camera.
The Verdict: If you're looking for fun in-camera extras and editing tools in a point-and-shoot digital camera, the Sony Cybershot DSC-W290 is a great option.
Price Range: $295.00 - $295.00
- Sony
- DSC-W290/L
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Compact
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Enclosure ColorBlue
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Resolution12.1 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
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Effective Sensor Resolution12,100,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
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Digital Zoom2 x
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Image StabilizerOptical (Steady Shot)
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty9
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Face DetectionBlink Detection technology
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Image Recording FormatJPEG
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AV InterfacesComposite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 3200, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO 800, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO auto, ISO 80
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
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Shooting ProgramsSoft snap, Snow, Gourmet, Beach, Twilight portrait, Hi-speed shutter, Underwater, Twilight mode, Fireworks, High sensitivity, Landscape
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Special EffectsFisheye, Soft Focus, Black & White, Sepia, Unsharp masking, Cross filter, Radial blur, Partial color, Retro, Happy face, Vivid
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets
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White Balance PresetsUnderwater, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent light (daylight), Daylight, Fluorescent light (warm white), Fluorescent light (cool white), Flash
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Max Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
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Min Shutter Speed1 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
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Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Lens System
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TypeCarl Zeiss 5 x x Zoom lens - 5 mm - 25 mm - F/3.3-5.2
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera28 - 140 mm
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Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
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Lens Construction7 groups / 9 elements
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FeaturesAspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
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Flash ModesSlow synchro, Fill-in mode, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesAF illuminator
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Effective Flash Range8 in - 20 ft
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed1.8 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Additional Features720p HD movie recording, In-camera red-eye fix, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, Auto power save, Cropping an image, Digital noise reduction, Histogram display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, PictBridge support, Smile Detection technology, Built-in help guide, USB 2.0 compatibility, 16:9 widescreen mode, Direct print
Display
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Type3 in LCD display
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Resolution230,000 pixels
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
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Connector Type1, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HD component output
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Memory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportApple Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.5, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista SP1, Apple Mac OS 9.1, MS Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Apple Mac OS 9.2
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, Wrist strap, USB cable, Audio / video cable
Software
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SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Battery
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Supported BatterySony NP-BG1
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Supported Battery1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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RAM Installed11 MB
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Supported Memory CardsMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
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Included Memory Card11 MB Integrated
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Video Capture1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Dimensions & Weight
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Width3.9 in
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Depth0.9 in
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Height2.2 in
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Weight6.1 oz
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Main Features
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Image stabilizer featureOptical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
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