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Top Sony Cyber-shot W50 Camera Reviews
DC Resource wrote a review of the
Sony Cyber-shot W50
and said: "How you rate the W50's photo quality really depends
on how you use the camera. Outdoors and in good light, the W50
did not disappoint. It took sharp photos with accurate color,
very low noise, and minimal purple fringing. As far as noise
goes, the camera performed well for an ultra-compact through ISO
400. At the ISO 800 and 1000 settings, noise levels got pretty
high, and color saturation was poor. My advice is to shoot in
the "P" mode, turning up the ISO as needed in order to get a
sharp photo."
Cnet reviews the
Sony Cyber-shot W50
and said: "As we said about the DSC-W30, the photos have decent
exposure and dynamic range, without the blown-out highlights
produced by many cameras in this class. Colors are accurate but
slightly oversaturated, especially the reds and oranges. Noise
is the biggest issue with these models: while barely visible at
ISO 80, smearing from the noise-reduction algorithm becomes
evident at ISO 200 and starts to develop severe color shifts at
ISO 400 and beyond."
Sony Cyber-shot W50 News Release Summary:
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2006 — Sony has re-engineered its W-series
of top-performing Cyber-shot® digital still cameras to embody
the virtues of a traditional camera style and satisfy modern
tastes for sleek, compact design.
In addition to sporting eye-level viewfinders in the fashion of
traditional cameras, the new DSC-W50 and DSC-W30 models have
large LCD screens and are significantly more compact than
previous W-series models.
Both new cameras offer six-megapixel image resolution for
high-quality prints, high-light sensitivity for fast-action
shooting and more natural-looking pictures in low-light
conditions, precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom
lenses, and MPEG1 movie recording.
Available in silver, the DSC-W50 model features a 2.5-inch,
easy-to-view LCD screen wrapped in a metal-alloy body with
sophisticated etching and details. The DSC-W30 model also comes
in silver with a two-inch LCD.
"These new models will be attractive to people who prefer the
look and feel of a traditional camera, but without the bulk,"
said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony
Electronics. "We've also increased the light sensitivity, which
minimizes the need for flash photography, and improved the
cameras' user interface for better photography results and
overall camera experience."
No More Guessing What those Icons Mean
Anyone who has ever found menu icons on a digital still camera
mysterious will appreciate the new function guide on the latest
W-series models. When menu icons are selected, such as a
specific shooting function or scene mode, a text explanation is
displayed on the LCD making it easier to take a great shot. This
function guide can be turned off once the user becomes more
familiar with the camera.
Built for Better Performance
Both new models include high light-sensitivity settings up to
ISO 1000, which allow for shooting at higher shutter speeds to
capture fast-moving subjects with less blur. With higher light
sensitivity at your fingertips, you can shoot in available light
without a flash for more naturally-exposed, "true-to-life"
pictures. With Sony's Clear RAW ™ imaging technology, you can up
the camera's sensitivity without dramatically increasing picture
noise, which makes pictures look blurry and grainy.
Sony's ultra-fast Real Imaging Processor™ circuit delivers quick
start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life -- up
to 400 shots on a single charge for the DSC-W30 model. It also
speeds up the cameras' sophisticated auto-exposure and
multi-point, auto-focus features so that users get the picture
right the first time.
Both cameras have 32MB of internal memory, which can be expanded
further with an optional Memory Stick Duo™ media card or Memory
Stick PRO Duo™ card, now offered in capacities up to two
gigabytes.
Make the Most of High-Resolution Images through Prints
You can make high-quality prints by simply connecting these
models to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer. You can even
create postcards or calendars using the printer's supplied
software.
With Sony's ImageStation® online photo service, you can expand
your options to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, create
online photo and video albums, or make customized gifts such as
photo books and calendars.
The Cyber-shot DSC-W50 will be available in early March for
about $250, and the DSC-W30 is available this month for about
$230. Bundled accessories include rechargeable Lithium ion
batteries (NP-BG1), charger (BC-CSG), USB and AV output cables,
and Cyber-shot viewer software. Options include a lithium ion
battery (NP-BG1) for about $50, a travel charger (BC-TRG) for
about $60, a sports pack (SPK-WA) for about $100, and a 30mm
lens/filter adapter (VAD-WB) for about $30.
Both models can be purchased at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style®
retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized
dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin today at
http://www.sony.com/w30
and http://www.sony.com/w50.
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