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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

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alaScore 88

614 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 614 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and performance. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical opinions about the energy efficiency and storage.

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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-W300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 103 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size and design. The performance and portability also get good feedback. There are some negative opinions about the battery.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 230 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and performance. The usability and portability also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the lens, and many are critical about the memory.

image quality, portability, usability, performance, design

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Brian Bennett (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

Sony's 13.6-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W300 takes great daytime pics.

Attractive, compact design. Fast performance. Vivid and sharp daylight shots.

Inconsistently exposed flash pictures. Tiny menu dial can be tough to operate. Menu system is a bit confusing.

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Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-W300

 

In The United States? Check out these stores: In Europe? Check out these stores: Physical Views The Cyber-shot DSC-W300 and a CD for size comparison. Go to Page Two Sony DSC-W300 Specifications Image Device: 1/1.7" 13.6 Effective Megapixel Sony Super...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

In conclusion, the Cyber-shot DSC-W300 is a great point-and-shoot camera that can play with the big boys. It offers users a wealth of handy functions in a great package. If you are looking for the portability of a point-and-shoot with the added...

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom2.7 in Clear Photo LCD ScreenFace detectionIn Camera Photo RetouchIntelligent Scene Recognition

If you like the simple look and feel of a point-and-shoot camera, but love

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Review

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 is the top of the range model in Sony's W-series of premium compact digital cameras. The W300 is a new 13.6 megapixel model with a scratch-resistant titanium coating, 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm, and a large...

As ever with Sony's Cyber-shot range, the DSC-W300 is as much about style as substance. The metal build quality suggests this is a camera that you'll still be using a few years down the line, a feeling backed up by that whopping 13+ megapixel ...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Mike Pasini (imaging-resource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 features a 13.6-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD image sensor which is coupled to a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar-branded 3x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD display

Titanium body resists scratching ; Image-stabilized zoom lens ; Extra high-speed burst mode captures five 3-megapixel shots per second ; ISO extends to 6,400 but shows improved noise and detail at lower sensitivities ; User-selectable noise reduction...

Menu system with Home and Menu options is confusing ; Only a 3x optical zoom ; HD output but no HD movies ; No HD cable or dock included ; No zoom in Movie mode ; Optical viewfinder is extremely inaccurate ; Sluggish startup and shutdown ; Slow flash...

The Cyber-shot W300 includes Sony's face detection technology, not only capable of detecting up to eight faces simultaneously, but of differentiating between adults and children, and of automatically triggering the shutter when your subject smiles....

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Review

 

Digital cameras don't seem to be getting smaller anymore; in fact compact and ultracompact point-and-shoot digicams appear to have reached the practical limits of miniaturization. However, resolution (more megapixels) and popular features like Face...

Compact, 13.6 megapixels, Excellent images with fairly neutral color, Simple operation, Broad appeal

Expensive, Clunky menus

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : jonathanb (dcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

The Sony cybershot DSC W300 is a compact 13.6 megapixel point and shoot, with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens (35mm - 105mm). The DSC W300 features a 2.7 inch LCD display, smile shutter technology, face detection, and … Continue reading →

Viewing and image management has also been enhanced with helpful date and calendar views, in-camera search by face or date, slide show with longer music files, and high-definition component output for viewing photos on a compatible HDTV set.

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

A compact camera with a big sensor.

Small and well built, easy to use, manual aperture and shutter control, good low-light performance

Slow and imprecise zoom control, sometimes hard to focus, battery life is a little short, manual aperture only has three stops to select from

The DSC-W300's pictures are clear, vibrant and free of noise and distortion. It performs well in almost any situation and is well-built to handle the rigours of travel.

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 digital camera

 

The W300 is a svelte and stylish snapper from Sony; its titanium, scratch resistant bodywork has a good heft (though it's a pity the scratch resistant coating did not extend to the screen, which arrived already scratched from previous reviewers), as...

Features, styling, build, ease of use, handling, low ISO image quality, optical viewfinder

Small buttons, high ISO image quality, slow image processing and menu navigation

Overall then, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 provides a robust and scratch free snapping environment thanks to its superb build. Handing is on the twee side as the camera controls are small but you do get an optical viewfinder, always a bonus in these...

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

 

A compact camera with a big sensor.

Small and well built, easy to use, manual aperture and shutter control, good low-light performance

Slow and imprecise zoom control, sometimes hard to focus, battery life is a little short, manual aperture only has three stops to select from

Jan, 2009
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