Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver)

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

Let me put it first: it works fine!
Apart from that, there is nothing really extraordinary about this camera that distinguishes it from most other similar models, except maybe the colors in outdoor settings (more on this below).
- The photos look pretty good, up to the point you start zooming on them and then you can see what the software algorithm is doing to them. So many people say that their old 5 Megapixels camera was taking better pictures. Well, in a way, yes, the images were not "manipulated" then. On the other hand, hard to print a poster with a 5MP photo.
Anyway, you can't buy a 5MP camera any more, so that's as best as it gets!
Understanding the above, and the fact that the camera switches to a lower ISO setting, the low-light pictures will not look good. Hence my "Poor Image Quality" rating.
- Specific to this camera, the lack of an optical viewfinder can be bothersome, as the inability to completely turn off the screen (well, they want you to buy their proprietary and expensive battery soon!). The proprietary connection with no USB port on the camera, even if the description makes you believe otherwise, is a downer. And of course, the need for a Memory Stick Pro Duo - another expensive Sony invention - as opposed to a SD card will make the price of the camera shoot up well above the competition once you also add another battery and a proprietary cable (if you lose the one provided with the camera or want a spare).
- Buyer beware: The zoom number is misleading, what you need to look at is the "35mm equivalent", especially the high number. Here it is 30mm - 120mm. Some 3x zoom cameras will have the same 120mm equivalent. This number in mm will really tell you how good the zoom is to take pictures of far away subjects, not 3x, 4x or 5x.
- I have not owned other brands recently, but the only thing I can say about Sony is that the colors in bright outdoor settings for still images are astonishingly beautiful. Hence my "Good Image Quality" rating too (I am not contradicting myself!).
- So if you will take mostly outdoor shots, with the camera set on Auto mode, and don't mind the high cost of accessories, then this camera is probably your best choice

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

Clarity is good.

Photos seems to be shaky when you take pictures of the object where there are multiple lighting source focusing on the object.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

This is a great camera that I bought for my husband for Christmas. He loves the size of it and how large the view screen is. He also loves all the megapixels. This is a great camera for someone who is not a professional photographer but still wants great pictures.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

I run a company that makes antique reproductions. I
photograph both our product and similar products, as well as interesting locales and design inspirations. I recently used the camera to photograph for our advertisements and website. It is hassle free, user friendly, and has so many useful features that are easy to use. I am a completely untrained photographer who was able to pick up the camera and take great photos. It is perfect!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

I bought this to replace the W-120 which is now discontinued. The only negative is that there is no old fashioned view finder which makes it difficult in sunny situations. The W120 had this feature. Otherwise I love it.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

We are using the camera as an everyday, point-and-shoot. It does the job, well and didn't break the bank. The image capture is quick, easy, and the images are fairly high quality.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

I love Sony cameras and this one is no disappointment. It's the perfect size, the case is perfect (not too bulky) and takes great pics regardless of the lighting conditions. The only thing I don't like is the proprietary cable that connects to your computer and the proprietary battery. The battery lasted about 150 pics before having to recharge.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

I bought it for my vacations in NYC and I took very good pictures without paying too much attention to light, distance, movement. It is easy to use and very reliable.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

I wasn't expecting much from this camera considering how inexpensive it is but I was surprised. It is a great camera overall with good picture quality. It is not too small that makes it awkward to hold and not too big to fit in your pocket. It is just the right size.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

Decent replacement for my broken dsc-w120. A little more pricey and you sacrifice the viewfinder for a larger screen and almost twice the MP. All in all, it takes the type of pictures I expect from a point and shoot. What more could I want?

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot W220 Digital Camera (Silver):

love it very good for the [$]