135 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.
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| Build Quality | 9.0 |
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| Ease of use | 9.0 |
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| Features | 8.5 |
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| Image quality | 9.0 |
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| Value for money (at time of purchase) | 8.8 |
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| Overall rating | 9.1 |
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paul, essex
Score 10.0/10
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ease of use didnt really need instructions to start using
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none as yet
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 May 2007
John, Keighley
Score 9.0/10
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compact, easily fits in pocket
clear instrumentation
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Reviewer left no comment
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Apr 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Great screen, picture quality and fantastic value for money
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Would like the zoom to be a little better but thats all
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 May 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Sony aim and shoot cameras are really good. Images are clear, takes quite quickly
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would have liked in in black rather than silver
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Mar 2007
Len, Ipswich
Score 8.0/10
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Quality of picture, excellent video feature with good sound reproduction
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Reviewer left no comment
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 May 2007
Michelle, Aberdeen
Score 8.0/10
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Camera is easy to use and when switching between functions it tells you what each setting is best for meaning you don't have to memorise what each one is!
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Reviewer left no comment
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Mar 2007
Fred, Sidcup
Score 9.0/10
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very easy to use
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none
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Aug 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Small, but with all you need for an every day camera.
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Reviewer left no comment
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Sep 2007
Chris, Durham
Score 9.0/10
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Compact, and versatile, with a good image quality
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The details of the picture on the screen can be difficult to pick out in strong sunlight, and the camera could be improved with an optional 'screen brightening' facility
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Nov 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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my pictures are really good quality and very shape imagery
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Reviewer left no comment
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Apr 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Very easy point and click use, slim line, metal body.
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Reviewer left no comment
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Jul 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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It's pink! It's easy to use. It's small and light and takes good photos.
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It is easy to change the settings without realising - the dial turns VERY easily.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Aug 2007
Eleanor, Plymouth
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to take anywhere point and click
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Night shots not so good, easy to select wrong setting, not great image stabilisation, battery flap flimsy
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 May 2007
Yunus, Scotland
Score 9.0/10
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Super sharp photos every time ,Excellent battery life after 300 photos was still going.
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Not for the advanced user who likes to use there own setting however you dont really need them as auto mode adjustes for sharp pictures all the time
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jul 2007
Ken, West Midlands
Score 9.0/10
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Big screen & user friendly.
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Flash a bit weak under some conditions. Function selector can easily be knocked into wrong position if not checked.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Aug 2007
Barry, Bognor Regis
Score 10.0/10
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good quality, easy to use, a host of good programmes at the touch of a button
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The view finder could be bigger
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 Mar 2007
Louise, Sheffield
Score 9.0/10
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size, ease of use, image quality
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none that I have found yet
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 May 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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tAKES EXCELENT PICTURES EASY TO USE
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BUTTONS ARE VERY SMALL TO PRESS
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 May 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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good instruction manual also good battery power
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Reviewer left no comment
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Dec 2007
Jenny, Birmingham
Score 8.0/10
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this camera is great, handy size. easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Jun 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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easy to use due to variety of settings and compact
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havn't found any
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 Jun 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Compact size. Good photos and easy to use.
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Reviewer left no comment
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Aug 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Light, compact and not requiring too much technical know-how.
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Haven't found any yet
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Sep 2007
Debra, Sevenoaks
Score 10.0/10
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good clear picture,and a nice size camera,easy to use.
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none.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Aug 2007
Ishan, London
Score 7.0/10
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Good value of money deal.
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Optical zoom could be more.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 Mar 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Great product. Looks fab. Good size screen and great images.
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 May 2007
David, Tamworth
Score 8.0/10
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Typical Sony quality,not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for
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none
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 May 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Picture quality. Good range of picture modes. Good looking camera. Excellent software. Excellent value for money
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None
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 May 2007
Lisa, Liverpool
Score 10.0/10
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The picture quality is excellent
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i dont think there are any bad points
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 Jul 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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its a great little camera and looks so cool -
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Jul 2007
Cheryl, Bexleyheath
Score 10.0/10
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Small, light, attractive design, good sized lcd screen to view pictures, very easy to use. Its good that it comes with enough memory for around 30 pictures at 5megapixels, and space to add you own memory...which sony now provide in up to 4GB size. Very easy to transfer pictures to the PC and the battery life so far is outstanding.
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Can't seem to find a good sony case for it that fits it nicely and has room for a spare battery and memory card. Also the tiny plastic clip that holds the battery in place looks very fragile, I'm a little worried it won't last as long as the camera itself. No other complaints.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Sep 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Ease of use whilst giving good images
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Adjusting the correct focus can take a few seconds
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 May 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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Image quality can sometimes vary
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Aug 2007
Sharan, London
Score 10.0/10
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everything :)
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nothing!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 25 Jul 2007
barbara, rustington
Score 9.0/10
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easy to use for any light condition as it is all displayed on screen so you are sure of geting the best pictures
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instruction booklet not very good, would have liked it to be more in depth as I am new to digital photography,also it would be useful to have a cd-rom of instructions that you could dow.nload onto your pc
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Jan 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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there are many good points.
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the instruction manual could be better as it does not explain all the options on the camera menu screen when your transfering photos via USB to your PC
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Jan 2008
Matt, Guildford
Score 8.0/10
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Decent all round camera- excellent gift for girlfriend
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Nothing out of this world. Perhaps pay a premium for the colour and sony brand
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Jul 2007
Sue, Andover
Score 9.0/10
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This camera is light in weight, attractive to look at and most important of all, it's so easy to use! Just point and click and it will take lovely, top quality photos, but if you're more into the techno side of it, there is so much more it can do.
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Ummmm, I can't really think of any....maybe the screen could be bigger but then I suppose if I'd wanted a bigger screen I would have found a camera that had one!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 Aug 2007
Avis , Harpenden
Score 9.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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Not easy to control focus
purchased 03 Apr 2007
Laura, Strabane
Score 10.0/10
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Was gift for someone who had never used a digital camera before and they found it easy to learn its various features and uses. LED screen good size.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 24 Nov 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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compact, easy to use, quality
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price not competitive, costly accessories
purchased 16 Dec 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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quick simple and easy to use
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zoom ok but not for distance shots, only near vacinity
purchased 15 Dec 2007
Jools, Littlehampton
Score 9.0/10
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Excellent quality
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None
purchased 06 Jan 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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Easer of use and picture quality
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None
purchased 05 Jan 2008
Christine , Stevenage
Score 9.0/10
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so simple to use
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nothing really
purchased 16 Jan 2008
karen, st helens
Score 10.0/10
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quality, style & size
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none
purchased 08 Sep 2007
clare , brighton
Score 9.0/10
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a small,good looking camera,easy to use and great pictures for the price paid.
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small buttons,not always easy to find sepia etc
purchased 26 Sep 2007
j, putney, london
Score 9.0/10
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The quality and the colour at the time (pink) it was bought for my teenager daughter.
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A little expensive.
purchased 01 Sep 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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REALLY GOOD SOLID PICTURES AND EASY TO USE
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FLASH CAN BE TOO BRIGHT BUT IS ADJUSTABLE
purchased 22 Nov 2007
Sheila, Marley Hill. Newcastle upon tyne
Score 10.0/10
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Very easy on screen instructions for use
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not fornd one yet..
purchased 06 Nov 2007
maria, shoreham
Score 10.0/10
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Easy to use, fantastic picure quality and looks lovey
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NONE
purchased 26 Dec 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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It is a really good camera when you have it on the right setting, night shots can be good, if you remember to set the camera correctly!!
It looks nice and is relatively slimline
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The zoom isnt very good.
purchased 12 Aug 2007
Helen, Farnborough
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to use, bought it for my daughters seventh birthday and she uses it with no problems!
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 28 Dec 2007
Mark, Caerphilly
Score 10.0/10
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its compact easy to use plenty of good features and for the women it comes in pink!
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none
purchased 22 Jan 2008
John, Carrickfergus
Score 8.0/10
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Small and convenient. Big screen
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Battery does not last as long as expected
purchased 16 Jul 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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The software it comes with and easy on screen instructions are so easy to use.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 19 Sep 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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The macro is unbelievably good - you can almost touch the subject with the lens and still get a perfectly clear shot
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 06 Dec 2007
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Camera Type
 
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Compact
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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.
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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3
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The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.5
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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6
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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.
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Face Recognition
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No
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A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
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Image Stabilisation
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No
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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.
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes
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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
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PictBridge
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Yes
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An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
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Macro Mode
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Yes
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This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
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Video Recorder
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Yes
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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.
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Manual Focus
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No
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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.
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Timer
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Yes
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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.
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Under Water
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No
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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.
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Weight (g)
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147
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The weight of the product in grams.
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Flash
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Yes
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Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash.
Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/2000
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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.
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Longest Shutter Speed
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8"
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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.
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Dimensions (mm)
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88.9x57.1x22.9
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The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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Resolution (Pixels)
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3072x2304
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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.
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f2.8-5.2
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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.
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Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1
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30
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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.
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In-Built Memory (MB)
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56
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USB Port
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Yes
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
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Release Date
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6 Mar 2007
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The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
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Also known as: Cyber-shot W55, Sony Cybershot W55, Sony DSC-W55, Sony CyberShot DSC W55
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