Top Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 Camera Reviews

DC Resource has a review on the Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 and said: "Camera performance was excellent. The DSC-W130 starts up in less than 1.2 seconds, which is pretty good for a camera with an extending lens. Focus delays were very brief, even at full telephoto, or in low light. Shutter lag wasn't a problem, and shot-to-shot delays were minimal. The W130's continuous shooting mode was also impressive, shooting ten photos in a row at 2 frames/second before slowing down to somewhere between 1 and 2 fps."

Camera Summary:
The Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 is an 8.1-megapixel digital camera with 4x optical zoom. It is designed to be stylish and relatively affordable compared to other cameras with similar features. The W130 features a new smile shutter mode which allows the camera to automatically capture a photo when your subject smiles, face detection, image stabilization, and ISO speeds up to 3200. The DSC-W130 model will be offered in pink, black and silver for about $230.

Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 News Release Excerpt:
Sony adds “smile shutter” function to Cybershot W-series.

San Diego, Jan. 23, 2008 – Sony is introducing a line of colorful W-series Cyber-shot digital cameras with new imaging technologies for easier photo capture.

Rounding out the series are the 8.1-megapixel DSC-W130 models with 4x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screens.

The lineup features a wider range of color choices than previous models – from playful pink and blue to sophisticated champagne gold and red.

Newly-available on the W-series cameras is Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles – without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile.

Smart Technology to Capture Better Photos

Each of the new W series models includes Sony’s improved face detection technology, which, like the smile shutter technology, can now distinguish between the faces of children and adults. You can select “child priority” or “adult priority” and the camera will detect up to eight faces in the camera frame and optimize focus, exposure, white balance, and flash control.

Powerful Features for Outstanding Images

The series features a number of powerful features, including: Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject’s location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as “unsharp mask” to sharpen images.

Enhanced Playback Options

To view your images in 1080 high-definition resolution, you can connect each of the cameras to a compatible HDTV sets via HD component cable or Sony’s HD Cyber-shot Station cradle (both sold separately).

Price and Availability

The DSC-W130 model will be offered in pink, black and silver for about $230.