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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270 Reviews
Digital camera - compact - 12.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 5 x - supported memory: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo - silver More product details
$209.42
Ease of use.; Slick design and build quality; Smile shutter feature.; Fast flash recycling... (cameralabs.com)
Elegant design ; easy for beginners ; 5x wideangle zoom ; super-fast autofocus (cnet.co.uk)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270
We have collected and analyzed 16 expert reviews and 55 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 84/100. The average review date is July 9, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 555063 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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71 reviews
November, 2009
16 Experts
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55 Users
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Expert Reviews (16)
Review summary for the Sony Cyber shot Cyber-shot DSC-W270
alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the lcd.
Zoom, Design, Viewfinder
Lcd, Performance, Battery, Memory
Reviewers rate this product 84/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Sony Cyber shot Cyber-shot DSC-W270 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Sony Cyber-shot W270 / W290
Launched in February 2009, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270 is a 12.1 megapixel compact with a 5x optically stabilized zoom lens and a 2.7in screen. Launched at the same time, the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is identical in every respect but with a slightly ...
Ease of use.; Slick design and build quality; Smile shutter feature.; Fast flash recycling.; Ease of use.; Slick design and build quality; Smile shutter feature.; Fast flash recycling
Slightly soft image quality.; Proprietary storage and port.; No optical zoom while filming.; Slightly soft image quality.; Proprietary storage and port.; No optical zoom while filming
Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W270 / W290 is a good value compact with a high resolution 12.1 Megapixel sensor, flexible 28-140mm zoom range and a wealth of features aimed at getting best result in most situations for the point and shoot photographer.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270's specs certainly gives this compact a fighting chance among its fierce competition. From its 5x wideangle zoom, automatic scene detection, HD movie mode, plus all kinds of face detection, this slim snapper could be one to ...
Elegant design ; easy for beginners ; 5x wideangle zoom ; super-fast autofocus
Indifferent picture quality ; no zooming in movie mode ; advanced options quickly become complicated
Do you want technology or picture quality? The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270 certainly does the tech, but while it might improve your hit rate of good shots, the outright quality is underwhelming. The handy zoom range and super-fast AF raise the W270 above ...
PositivesThis isn't one of Sony's super-slim Cyber-shots, but it's still...
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i have now had this ony Cyber-shot DSC-W270 camera for a few months now and i can confirm to any one who goes out to buy one ,you will enjoy the very good picture and hd video quality that this camera can pro
Sony DSC W270
This Sony DSC W270 is a really slick looking, well featured and great picture taking camera. The screen is fantastic - you dont have to upload the images onto a PC to see what you've got - you really can view the pictures on the actual camera, which is a...
Manufacturer's Description
Taking great pictures is easier than ever with the DSC-W270 Cyber-shot digital camera. The iAuto mode adjusts the settings for you based on your surroundings, so all you have to do is press a button to capture shots with the right amount of light and beautiful clarity. And with the ingenious Face Detection mode, faces in your photos will look more realistic with natural skin tones and sharp details. Tired of blurry photos? Optical SteadyShot image stabilization minimizes blur for better...
