Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W290 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-W290.
July 2009
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The editors liked
Good color and exposure in most situations
5X zoom in a compact metal body
Optical image stabilization
3inch LCD with good outdoor visibility
Snappy performance in most respects
Intelligent Auto mode picks a scene mode for you
Impressive face and sm...
Shoots high resolution images
Comfortable to shoot with
Small
Sleek design
Image quality is very good
Very easy to use with few buttons
Large LCD is easy to see in bright sunlight
Continuousshot performance is very good
Multiple body colors are available
Terrific design
Interface
And controls
Wide-angle
5x zoom lens
Excellent price-to-feature ratio.
Fun in-camera editing tools
Wide-angle lens and huge LCD.
Fun incamera editing tools
Wideangle lens and long battery life
Build quality
Performance
Lowlight ability
The editors didn't like
Heavy noise reduction smudges fine details and gives images a soft
Fuzzy look
Even at low ISOs
Redeye and purple fringing are problems
Though you can remove the former in playback mode
LCD lags behind the action in burst mode
Not enough steps in zoo...
Zoom control is a bit awkward to use
No digital video output
Connections are awkwardly located on the bottom of the camera body
In conclusion, the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a great camera that offers users the best features of a point-and-shoot while adding the functionality of a digital video camera. As a camera that is readily accessible to users of all skill levels, this camera...
Shoots high resolution images, Comfortable to shoot with, Small, sleek design
Zoom control is a bit awkward to use, No digital video output, Connections are awkwardly located on the bottom of the camera body
Priced at $249.99, the W290 is at the higher end of the range for compact point and shoots, but it does bring some big features to the table, such as shooting 12 megapixel images. But megapixels arent the draw they used to be, as most users realize...
The W290 is a fantastic buy: producing crisp, well-balanced and vibrant frames, all at an affordable cost. It struggles in low light and isnt the top contender for macro or sports but excels in landscape and portrait shooting, and for an every day poi...
Abstract: I do not get to see many Sony units as their agency in the past has not the most cooperative hence this unit being supplied by Jessops. This is a small neat unit but it also has a lot of recent features and certainly worth a look....
Abstract: Several camera companies make variants of some of their models that are sold exclusively through particular retail chains. Today's review camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290, is an example of this. It's a variant of the DSC-W270, and is sold in the UK ex...
Published: 2009-07-29, Author: Tim , review by: macworld.co.uk
Ease of use, good looks, range of features and modes, ability to shoot 720p high-definition clips or 640-by-480 standard-definition clips.
Camera has no optical viewfinder. Min specs: 12.9Mp compact camera; Optical Zoom: 5x, Digital Zoom 2x; Focal Length (35mm equiv) for Digital Compact Cameras/Lenses28-140mm; Storage for Digital CompactsMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo; Internal Memor...
Abstract: Sony have gone all out in the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 to make capturing photos both fun and creative with a number of innovative portrait technologies as well as introducing HD movie making. Its a shame this is marred by some design flaws, lack of a Spor...
