Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

451 reviews

May, 2013

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Memory (10)
Responsiveness (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 451 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the memory and portability. The battery and performance also get good reviews. Opinions are divided on the value for money, and some have doubts about the shutter.

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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-W220 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 (Silver)

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 subtly makes you give up features to get below the crucial $200 price point. For example, the W220's linemate, the W290 , has a longer, wider lens, larger LCD, HD movie capture, and a few other extras pushing its street...

Above-average feature set; nice design.

No optical zoom while recording video; photo quality drops off above ISO 200; above-average chromatic aberration.

Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by: Steve Morgenstern (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Digital Camera First Impression Review

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W220 represents an attempt to provide a range of higher-end camera features, including Sony's Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range Optimization systems, a 4x optical zoom (versus the typical 3x), 12.1-megapixel...

The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 doesn't offer any revolutionary advancements, but it packages a number of attractive features found in more expensive models into a sub-$200 camera. We were impressed by the build quality of our pre-production sample: the metal...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by: awilliamsku (brighthub.com)

A Review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W220

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 is an affordable, sleek and compact digital point and shoot camera that doesn't lack in quality and professionalism. Learn more by reading this Cybershot review and buying guide.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: (imaging-resource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

The new entry-level to Sony's Cyber-shot W series, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 will be based around a 1/2.3" SuperHAD CCD image sensor with 12.1 megapixel resolution coupled to a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 4x optical zoom lens. Equivalent focal...

Other features of the Sony DSC-W220 will include seven scene modes plus an Intelligent Scene Recognition mode which automatically chooses between five of these modes, plus MPEG Movie VX video, a Dynamic Range Optimizer function, and both USB / video...

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Expert review by: Guest Contributor (digital-photography-school.com)

Sony CyberShot DSC-W220 Review

The new Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 is Sony's newest edition to their Cyber-shot lineup and while they haven't exactly reinvented the wheel with their new camera, they have made a very nice product that is a great addition to any camera enthusiast's or...

The camera itself is a slimmed down version of Sony’s other product in the same lineup, the Sony Cybershot DSC-W290. There isn’t much different about the exterior of the camera from that device except a slightly smaller LCD screen and a different lens....

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

alaTest has collected and analyzed 226 user reviews of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

82% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Andres Meseguer Rojas "Meseguer" (amazon.com)

You can buy a better one now

Probably you can a get a better camera now, but in 2019 when i got it was pretty good for the price

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ray B (amazon.com)

Sony cameras are best

Purchased this camera for use in our Engineering Dept. I have three Sony cameras at home. The Engineering team has been happy with it and have purchased another for different department. Would buy or reccomend another Sony with the Carl Zeiss lens. On...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: Ej (amazon.com)

Try canon

I initially bought this...now 3 hrs ago in view of the image stabilization feature...however the pic quality compared to even a lower pixel canon camera that I own, is not unto par. Would not recommend unless u were out of choices

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: Spaceman (amazon.com)

Great camera for the price

Bought this for my girlfriend for her birthday. We've been to places all over in Europe, the Caribbean, and in the states. No matter the weather conditions, this camera always comes through with awesome pictures. Obviously, the technology always...

Mar, 2011

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Product Specifications

This one's got it all. The Cyber-shot DSC-W220/B combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. Smile Shutter technology allows you to capture a smile the moment it happens, and the Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens, optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and 12.1-megapixel resolution deliver crisp, clear images.A powerful 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3" super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1-megapixel, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.