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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W230 Light Field Camera
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W230 Light Field Camera

$154.75 1 store
  • Digital Zoom: Without Digital Zoom
  • Camera Type: Compact Light Field Camera
  • Weight: 0.34 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
  • Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 4x
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W230 Light Field Camera

Enter the world of digital photography with this impressive all-around performer. The DSC-W230 Cyber-shot® digital camera combines point-and-shoot ease with a host of advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. A 12.1 megapixel image sensor and a Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens offer ultra-crisp shots and quality close-ups. Not sure which mode is best for your shot? Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically detects the surroundings and adjust the settings for you. Face Detection capture faces with natural skin tones, while Smile Shutter" technology capture a smile the moment it happens. To minimize blurry photos, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization is included for great-looking pictures. You can even hook your camera up to a compatible HDTV and show off your shots on the big screen in high definition.

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Based on 8 user reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Rechargeable (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Stylish (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Limited zoom (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • none (1)
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  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Home (3)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Stay away from Sony cameras!

bysheripaul Oct 28, 2010
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros No pros - bad products, lousy customer service and lack of communication.
Cons UnreliableInsufficient Customer ServiceLow QualityQuirky IssuesFrustrating Dealing with...
Recommended it? No

I am so disappointed in Sony!  I thought they were a high quality company with high quality products, however my experience with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 digital camera has been nothing but frustrating.  I purchased the camera in October of 2009 at a Best Buy store based on positive... Read full review »

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Picture quality issue

byshutterbugs Sep 5, 2009
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Big LCD for viewing pictures, low price, smiles detection
Cons medicore battery, poor focus at high resolution, red and blue fringe around bright spots.
Recommended it? No

I got this one not too long ago because my old camera had quit working after about 3 years and more than 10,000 keeper pictures. I choose Sony based on past experience with them as they made long lasting, quality camera with long life rechargeable batteries. I've had the Cyber-shot line, started... Read full review »

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love it

byKazooie01 Apr 21, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Purchased this camera to take to Walt Dsney World.  It was compact, easy to carry around, lightweight and fit nicely in purse.  Takes great pics!  Very clear with great resolution. Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DSCW230/R

Key Features

Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type Compact • Light Field Camera
Weight 0.34 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in.
Resolution 12.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x
Features Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Smile Detection

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 12.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD

Video

Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format MPEG

Lens

Optical Zoom 4x
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus
Focal Length 5.35 - 21.4 mm

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed 1/4 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 1.8 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Underwater (Preset)

Flash

ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200

Storage

Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Built-in Memory Size 15 MB

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.

Interfaces

Interface Type USB 2.0

Power Supply

Battery Type Lithium-ion Battery

Dimensions

Weight 0.34 lb.
Depth 0.88 in.
Height 2.25 in.
Width 3.75 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 4905524588026
Product ID 82899016
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Battery Charger • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date 18 March, 2009
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot
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