Sony Cybershot DSC-S780 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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+ This digital camera scores high on performance. - It scores poorly on build quality. “Small, compact, great picture quality.” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 18 real customer reviews

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2.5" Screen, 3x optical zoom, Memory Stick Duo storage More »

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18 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
87% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality	8.5
Compatibility	8.5
Ease of use	9.0
Features	8.9
Image quality	9.1
Performance	9.5
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.3
Overall rating	8.9

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Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Small, compact, great picture quality.

- It take a while for the saved pictures to show up on the screen

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Jun 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “a regular photographer”

Score 10.0/10

+ lots of weather settings

- no eye hole

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Jun 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Good value with complete features

- none

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purchased 05 Jun 2008

Vanessa, Northallerton

Score 10.0/10

+ very easy to use, very good quality pictures and all in all a fantastic camera and good value for money

- can not think of any bad points

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purchased 25 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “fun loving”

Score 7.0/10

+ Good pic quality

- too easy to change settings without realising

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Jan 2009

Bob, Bexhill on Sea

Score 10.0/10

+ Everything about Sony products are good and most of my Electrical Equipment as well as cameras are Sony .
Even the Laptop I won a few years ago I had no oproblem with as well as my previous Sony Camera which I have now updated to the above. Keep up the good work Sony.

- I have not experienced any bad points yet but will make sure you will be the first to know.

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purchased 11 Jul 2008

ewerinola, london

Score 9.0/10

+ Everything about it just can't score you 10

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Jun 2008

maureen, liverpool

Score 10.0/10

+ i have recomended this camera to my daughter.

- none

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purchased 25 Dec 2008

MAURICE, WINDSOR , “SILVER SURFER”

Score 8.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- WOULD LIKE LARGER KEYS.

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purchased 10 Nov 2008

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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	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	Face Detection
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	No
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.
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)
Media Format	Memory Stick Duo PRO Media
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)	90.8x56x26.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	128
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.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2248
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	1/2000
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	8
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	f2.8-4.8
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)	22

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.

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Manufacturer's Description

Shoot with confidence with impressive 8.1 megapixel clarity and the Face Detection mode to makes faces look their best.

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