Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130

345 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Battery (21)
Low-light (15)
Build quality (14)
Value for money (13)
Color (8)

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Memory (10)
Manual adjust. (4)
Features (1)
Flash (1)
Lens (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 345 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the color and value for money are on the whole positive. The build quality and low light performance also get good reviews. There are some mixed comments about the portability and shutter, while some have doubts about the features and lens.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-W130

Newly-available on the W-series cameras is Sony's "smile shutter" mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles - without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos...

Each of the new W series models includes Sony's improved face detection technology, which, like the smile shutter technology, can now distinguish between the faces of children and adults. You can select "child priority" or "adult priority" and the...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Sony DSC

Get it all from one powerful point and shoot. The DSC-W130 Cyber-shot digital camera delivers Smile Shutter technology for automatically capturing smiles as they happen and lets you share them beautifully in HD. You can expect stunning detail, thanks...

umer (26) ; Wireless (6) ; Hybrid (3) ; Webcam (3) ; Show more ; Maximum Resolution ; 3264 x 2448 pixels (59) ; 3072 x 2304 pixels (57) ; 2592 x 1944 pixels (34) ; 3648 x 2736 pixels (33) ; 2560 x 1920 pixels (29) ; 2048 x 1536 pixels (28) ; 2816 x...

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Mar, 2008

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Expert review by: (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 (Black)

Sony inches its Cyber-shot W-series of compact snapshot cameras forward with the Cyber-Shot DSC-W130. This 8-megapixel shooter sports a shiny, colorful new shell and a slightly longer lens, but otherwise feels like a carbon copy of its predecessor, the...

Fast shutter; slightly longer-than-normal lens; handy on-camera editing and slide show functions

Softening around edges; noisy at ISO 800 and higher

The W130's quick performance and decent image quality make it a solid follow-up to the W90, and a good choice for a pocket point-and-shoot camera.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by: Eric Reagan (photographybay.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 Review at DigiCam Review

The Sony Cybershot W130 is very “point and shoot” friendly – the camera produces great results in almost every situation – and provides features designed specifically for taking photos of friends and family with face detection and smile shutter...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130

Like most point-and-shoot cameras these days, Sony built memory right into the DSC-W130, in lieu of bundling a memory card. The W130 has 15MB of memory, which won't hold very many 8 Megapixel photos. Thus, you'll want to buy yourself a Memory Stick Duo...

Very good photo quality; ISO 800 still usable ; 4X optical zoom lens with nice 32 - 128 mm zoom range ; Optical image stabilization ; Compact metal body comes in your choice of silver, black, or pink ; Good outdoor and low light visibility on the 2.5"...

Noise reduction smudges fine details, even at ISO 100 (though it's not too bad) ; Redeye a big problem (but at least you can fix it) ; Low resolution LCD ; Weak flash ; Clunky user interface (I'm talking to you, Home menu) ; No manual controls ; 10...

If you want a compact camera with a nice zoom range, image stabilization, very good photo quality and performance, and fun point-and-shoot features, then the DSC-W130 will do it, without breaking the bank. For those who shoot in unusual lighting, like...

May, 2008

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Expert review by: Eric Reagan (photographybay.com)

Sony DSC-W130 Review at Imaging Resource

It has a great selection of useful preset modes and creative shooting tools, and most impressive, it combines its Face Detection technology with a smile detector for an extremely useful Smile Shutter mode, giving you in-focus images of wiggly kids or...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by: Stephanie Boozer (imaging-resource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!

At first glance, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 appears to have more external controls than some of the other compact digital cameras in its class, but looks can be deceiving. The DSC-W130 is actually a breeze to use, with a host of useful automatic...

Small, compact size ; Smile Shutter and Face Detection for good, in-focus pictures of kids ; Good selection of useful preset shooting modes ; Good overall color ; Steady Shot for reducing blur ; 9-point AF for accurate focus ; Large 2.5-inch LCD is...

High lens distortion at full wide angle and full telephoto ; Image noise and noise suppression high at ISO 400 and up ; Slightly pinkish Caucasian skin tone, plus some oversaturation of strong blues and reds ; Some blurring in corners at both zoom...

With an initial MSRP of US$229.99, the DSC-W130 starts out at a good price. You get a lot of resolution and a good zoom lens, plus a nice array of exposure modes and creative options for capturing unique images. The available exposure modes also...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by: jonathanb (dcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 is an 8.1 megapixel camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. It features sonys improved face detection technology, smile shutter mode, intelligent scene recognition, and HDTV connection. The DSC 130 is almost …...

Digital Camera Resource review the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 and write" If you want a compact camera with a nice zoom range, image stabilization, very good photo quality and performance, and fun point-and-shoot features, then the DSC-W130 will do it,...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by: Eric Reagan (photographybay.com)

Sony W130 Reviews

The W130′s quick performance and decent image quality make it a solid follow-up to the W90, and a good choice for a pocket point-and-shoot camera.

Feb, 2008

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Consumer review by: ruchit47 (cnet.com)

"Perfect ! loved it."

When i bought it i thought its little costly than others, but it is worth. Excellent images.

the menu dial is very sensitive... It changes the mode on even if u touch dial little bit while taking pic. (in my case)

Jul, 2010

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Product Specifications

Get is all from one powerful point and shoot. The DSC-W130 Cyber-shot digital camera delivers Smile Shutter technology for automatically capturing smiles as they happen and lets you share them beautifully in HD. You can expect stunning detail, thanks to 8.1 megapixel resolution and a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens. Plus, Sony's Face Detection technology controls focus, exposure, and color on up to eight individual faces, resulting in more accurate, natural skin tones. Whether displayed on the 2.5" LCD screen or your HDTV, the DSC-W130 conveys your vision with precision and style. Also available in silver and black.