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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Reviews
Digital camera - compact - 12.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo - silver More product details
$149.99
Very good battery life ; well-designed interface and controls (macworld.com)
Very good battery life Well-designed interface and controls (pcworld.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
We have collected and analyzed 9 expert reviews and 44 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 62/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is July 8, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 556317 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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November, 2009
9 Experts
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Expert Reviews (9)
Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 digital camera
This well-designed pocket camera offers some nice-looking specs, but it offers lackluster image quality.
Very good battery life ; well-designed interface and controls
Subpar image quality ; uneven flash exposure
Those aren't groundbreaking specs, but they hit many sweet spots for a sub-'00 camera. Alas, the cost-cutting measures needed to happen somewhere, and in the case of the DSC-S980, the trade-off is lackluster image quality
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Cybershot DSC-S980
What's not to love about a $150 camera? The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 is a bare-bones but well-designed pocket camera that offers some nice-looking specs for the price: a 12-megapixel sensor, a 4X-optical-zoom lens ranging from 33mm to 132mm, digital ...
Very good battery life Well-designed interface and controls
Subpar image quality Uneven flash exposure
Of course, image quality is very important in a camera, which is why we can't wholeheartedly recommend the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. Nevertheless, it is a nice, cheap option for an aspiring younger photographer, and it has basic, intuitive controls ...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 is a bare-bones but well-designed pocket camera...
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Sony Cyber-Shot S980
Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.Cyber Shot S980 is a very convenient and above all at low prices! It keeps the standard resolution of 12 MP, but loses a little zoom level and has a small video format (320x240 pixels). However, it has fun features such as red-eye correction, and cutting...
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User Reviews (44)
Good for the price
"I bought this camera to have a small point and shoot that I could easily stick in my pocket and take with me. I wanted a Sony so that I could interchange my memory sticks between all of my cameras and camcorder. The camera is small, lightweight, and easy...
12.1 MP for a good price
Slow photo review, and dark LCD screen
Great buy for awesome price
"The camera is amazing! It has the look of a top of the line along with the performance of a top of the line camera. Get this camera it is the best purchase Ive ever made."
Easy to use
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Sony Cybershot S980 digital camera
I was looking for a digital camera for my personal use, and on the “Sony” website I saw this camera, it is called “Sony Cybershot S980”. The first thing attracted me towards this digital camera was its 12.1 megapixel resolution. It is nice to have a
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Manufacturer's Description
Unlock your creativity with the 12.1 megapixels DSC-S980/P Cyber-shot digital camera. Offering an array of shooting modes and easy-to-use features, the S980 is equipped with SteadyShot image stabilization for reduced camera blur and also has high sensitivity ISO 3200 for better shots in low-light situations. This powerful point-and-shoot also features Face Detection and seven scene selections to help ensure you get the perfect shot.
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