Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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This digital camera is a good all rounder. “Small and light to carry around. easy to use although i haven't tried out all of…” Sue, Colyford, Devon View all 16 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	8.9
Compatibility	9.0
Ease of use	8.8
Features	9.0
Image quality	8.9
Performance	9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.7
Overall rating	9.0

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Sue, Colyford, Devon

Score 8.0/10

+ Small and light to carry around. Easy to use although I haven't tried out all of the features yet. Some very advanced things on this camera if you want them, but there is no need to use them if the technology is too difficult to understand. Perfectly good results from the point and shoot auto position. A good size LCD screen so can read the information easily.

- I find it a little slow in actually focusing to take the shot.

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14 of 14 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Aug 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- So far didn't find any faults with it. Superb camera

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 May 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ sturdy, quality feel to it. very good battery life, easy to use

- Reviewer left no comment

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Jun 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “51”

Score 10.0/10

+ The camera is compact but has a large screen with options shown clearly for easy use.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Oct 2008

Colin, Old Coulsdon , “Slightly technical user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to use, comfortable to handle and use

- Nothing that springs to mind

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purchased 26 Aug 2008

CM, DEVON

Score 9.0/10

+ easy to use, compact

- so far none

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purchased 06 Oct 2008

Derek, Castle cary , “my fourth digital camera”

Score 8.0/10

+ small size for pocket yet big screen
quick set up for on the spot recording
optical viewfindere for sunshine-proof use
bought one for me and after a month bought another as present for grandson

- unprotected screen while in pocket
need to remove battery for charging, plug into camera would be better.
will not accept memory cards from my other devices (Panasonic) SD and XD

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purchased 12 Jan 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	8.1

Optical Zoom Ratio	5
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	10
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Image Stabilisation	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	HDD
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	142
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/1600
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Dimensions (mm)	58x93.7x24
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.3-5.2
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	46
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
In-Built Memory (MB)	15

USB Port	No
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	13 Mar 2003
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Release Date	13 Mar 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

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Manufacturer's Description

Compact, feature rich camera with aluminium case in silver finish. 8.1 megapixels plus 5x optical zoom lens with 30mm wide angle. Large 2.7-inch screen, Face Detection, Smile Shutter and Intelligent Scene Recognition.

* 8.1 effective megapixels resolution for clear enlargements up to A3 size * 5x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 30mm wide angle for panoramic landscapes and large group shots * Smile Shutter waits until the subject smiles before firing the shutter with adjustable smile threshold setting * Enhanced Face Detection with high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits * Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically selects correct shooting mode depending on subject * Large 2.7-inch (230K dot) Clear Photo LCD * HD Output compatible with PhotoTV HD displays for optimised still images on BRAVIA TV * BIONZ processor for enhanced image quality and fast response * Double Anti-blur with Super SteadyShot image stabilisation and High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for clearer handheld shooting in low light * D-Range Optimiser adjusts exposure and contrast in high contrast and backlit scenes