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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

alaTest has collected and analyzed 434 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the screen and color. The responsiveness and portability also get good feedback. There are some negative comments about the viewfinder and focus, while views are divided on the low light performance.

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stabilizer , connectivity, battery, focus, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

 

Given that Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ($199.99 direct) has the same 12.1-megapixel "Super HAD" CCD image sensor and "Carl Zeiss" premium lens as the $299 Cyber-shot DSC-T90, you'd expect them to produce pictures of identical quality. But that's not the...

Large LCD. Low noise up to ISO 800. Fast. Easy-to-use. Affordable

Major sharpness problems at image edges. LCD shows considerable motion blur

The 12.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230's price and features make it very attractive, but its image quality doesn't meet expectations.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

 

Fun UI and slideshow features ; Excellent 3-inch LCD

Image stabilization not always effective

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Point-and-Shoot Review

 

Excellent 3-inch LCD screen ; Fun UI and slideshow features

Image stabilization not always effective ; Proprietary USB connector

The slick DSC-W230 has a great LCD and neat in-camera features, but its image quality and stabilization could be better.

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Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 digital camera

 

This slick Cyber-shot has a great LCD, neat in-camera features, and a wide-angle lens, but image quality and stabilization could be better.

The 12-megapixel DSC-W230 is well-constructed and looks sharp, too. It’s available in four colors: blue, black, red, and silver. Its 4X optical-zoom Carl Zeiss lens offers a 30mm film equivalent on the wide-angle end, with 120mm on the telephoto end

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Not worth the risk

 

Sony did not make these cameras to last and it is not durable. This is not the camera to buy if you want it to last.

it was a great camera, all the right functions, great pictures with a small learning curve

the lens is very fragile. several people say the same the lens comes loose very easy. Costs too much to repair

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

 

I got the Sony W230 to replace my aging Canon SD-10. I bought the Sony W170 a year ago but quickly returned it after very disappointing pictures due to heavy noise reduction and possible defective sensor. I thought I will not buy a Sony again but never...

None so far except for short battery life on first unit

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 251 user reviews of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

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77% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

 

This camera is perfect!! I read a below review of somebody who researched a ton of cameras and said don't waste your time because this one is the best and to trust her...SO glad I did! It really takes beautiful pictures and wasn't too expensive. Don't...

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Nice little camera

 

Seller got the camera to me quickly! I enjoy the slim design with multiple features. Exactly what I was looking for in a quality camera I can carry in a pocket.

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Not A Bad Camera But Probably Not Worth It

 

This camera works just fine as compared to most other ones we have used in the price range. Like many of them the shutter speed is kind of slow at times and the red eye filter isn't as amazing as they say. However, I have to say the biggest reason for...

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Product Specifications

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 megapixels 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 adjusts the settings for you. Face Detection capture faces with natural skin tones, while Smile Shutter technology captures 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.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Sony NP-BG1

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in
Height:2.2in
Weight:4.2oz
Width:3.7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in
Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach / Fireworks / Gourmet / High sensitivity / Landscape / Snow / Soft snap / Twilight mode / Twilight portrait / Underwater

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:DSC-W230/DSC-W230/B/DSC-W230/L/DSC-W230/R
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Cyber-shot

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.8-5.8
Max Focal Length:21.4mm
Min Focal Length:5.35mm
Optical Zoom:4
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Blue/Red/Silver

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.3"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):11 mm ( 1/2.3 ) / 11 mm ( 1/2.3" )
Optical Sensor Type:Super HAD CCD
Sensor Resolution:12.1Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (Steady Shot)/Optical (Super Steady Shot)

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MPEG VX
Digital Zoom:2
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):3200
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Cross filter / Fisheye / Happy face / Partial color / Radial blur / Retro / Sepia / Soft Focus / Unsharp masking / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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