Sony Cybershot DSC-W90 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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+ This digital camera has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on image quality. “Its got hd mode which is really good as the pics taken in this mode fit my laptop…” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 20 real customer reviews

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20 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
91% of people recommend it.

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

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Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Its got HD mode which is really good as the pics taken in this mode fit my laptop screen perfectly

- ISO is really good- when u see it on the camera but when i download it onto my comp, the resolution is pretty low
So use ISO setting in pretty low lighting as its really good, but dont use it as often as i did then realise the resolution is not gr8

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Aug 2007

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Very quick to take a picture - I've got a one year old and it catches all the shots perfectly.

- Red eye is a big problem on this camera

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Dec 2007

Score 4.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Difficult to use
Too lightweight & feels a bit cheap

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Jul 2007

Score 10.0/10

Jan, South Shields

+ Compact, quality results and very easy to use

- none

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purchased 16 Dec 2007

Score 10.0/10

Adrian, Exeter

+ excellent battery life

- mode dial should have "infinity" and automatic next to each other
would have been nice if my old memory stick from my previous Sony fitted but the new sticks are smaller

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purchased 18 Sep 2007

Score 8.0/10

David, Cardiff

+ V Easy to use and the rechargeable battery is a big plus. It's also very easy to transfer pics to computer.

- Range of image size is limited to 2 - small size, suitable for e-mails, and enormous (high resolution) but it would be nice to have some in between options to avoid having to resize images for viewing on a computer screen.

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purchased 16 Sep 2007

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to use, very neat compact style, has viewfinder when v sunny

- battery/memory compartment door bit flimsy

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purchased 27 Dec 2007

Score 9.0/10

Bilal , Manchester

+ The present was for my wife, who has found it very easy to use & is very happy with the overall camera.

- N/A

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purchased 01 Jan 2008

Score 10.0/10

DEREK , CHORLEY LANC'S

+ IMAGE QUALITY IS QUITE SUPERB FOR THE PRICE

- NOTHING TO GET ALARMED ABOUT & CERTAINLY VALUE FOR MONEY

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purchased 18 Jan 2008

Score 10.0/10

Bruce, Basingstoke

+ Easy to use withour recourse to the (extensive) manual, but lots of over-ride capability if you want to take control.

- None

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purchased 02 Jan 2008

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PC Advisor expert review - by IDG staff

Sony's ever-increasing stable of digital cameras has its most recent addition in the Sony DSC W90. Armed with a host of features that not all mid-range point and shoot cameras have, the Sony DSC W90 is guaranteed to make even the most amateur shooter go lens happy with a vengeance.

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reviewed 25 Jan 2008

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.
Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	6
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.
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	Memory Stick Duo
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.
Dimensions (mm)	58x91x22.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	155
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.
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.
Shortest Shutter Speed	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.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5.2
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.
In-Built Memory (MB)	31

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: Sony DSC-W90, Sony Cybershot W90, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90

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Manufacturer's Description

Cyber-shot W90S – Advanced camera finished in silver aluminium, with 8.1 effective megapixels, HD output, double anti-blur and face detection technologies, ZEISS 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD screen, viewfinder and STAMINA battery life.

* 8,1 effective megapixels * High Definition output for displaying still images on a HD TV (using optional cable) * Double Anti-blur technology combining Super SteadyShot and ISO 3200 high sensitivity (REI) * Face Detection automatically tracks and focuses on faces in the picture * Carl-Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens * 3x optical zoom, 5.1x HD smart zoom, 6x digital zoom, up to 15x smart zoom * Large 2.5-inch (6.2cm) LCD screen, and optical viewfinder * Silver aluminium body, compact design * BIONZ processor for improved picture quality and high speed operation * DRO technology to automatically correct contrast and exposure * In-camera retouching, including red-eye correction and trimming * HD slideshow with music for playback on camera LCD screen or a HD TV (16:9) * STAMINA battery life, up to 350 shots (CIPA standard with LCD screen on) * MPEG Movie VX (VGA 30fps movie mode with audio) * PictBridge for direct connection to printer without need for PC * Easy operation with an on-screen function guide * 31MB internal memory * On-screen menu in choice of 17 languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish * Supplied with: rechargeable battery, charger, AV & USB cables, wrist strap and software * Compatible with a wide range of optional Sony accessories

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Sony Cybershot DSC-W90 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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