Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1928 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the value for money and screen are overall positive. The build quality and usability also get good views. Many are critical about the responsiveness and exposure. Views about the sensor and storage are different.

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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-W55 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (Silver)

 

Against slimmer, more stylish cameras such as the significantly more expensive Cyber-shot DSC-T50 , the W55 won't win any beauty contests. Behind the pretty face hides a blocky, half-plastic compact camera that's built more for ease of use than for...

Solid image quality and performance; brushed-aluminum faceplate is a pretty touch for a budget model.

Plastic body; review button is not easy to press.

It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick.

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55

 

Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, 3x optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light...

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55

 

So what's new on the DSC-W55 compared to its predecessor? As is often the case with new camera models, the resolution has gone up -- this time from 6.0 to 7.2 Megapixels. The camera has nearly twice as much built-in memory as before, going from 32MB to...

Very good photo quality, low noise levels through ISO 400 ; Stylish, compact metal body, comes in four colors ; Low noise through ISO 400 ; Large 2.5" LCD display ; Optical viewfinder (a rarity in this class) ; Robust performance ; AF-assist lamp;...

Images can be "fuzzy" at times due to noise reduction, especially at higher ISOs ; Redeye a problem ; Needs more manual controls, especially for white balance and shutter speed (see photo tests to see why) ; Low resolution LCD ; Unimpressive burst mode...

If you're a typical point-and-shoot user who wants a stylish, compact camera for everyday picture-taking, then I can definitely recommend the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 to you. If offers good photo quality and performance in an eye-catching metal body for...

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Digital Camera - Full Review - The Imaging Resource!

 

The 7.2 megapixel Sony DSC-W55 features a 3x optical zoom lens with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branding, 2.5" 115,000 pixel LCD display, optical viewfinder, and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,000 equivalent. Auto and Programmed Auto exposure modes are...

Fast, very good shutter response, good shot to shot speed ; Fairly fast startup/shutdown time ; Good color accuracy ; High-ISO image quality is much improved over the earlier W50 ; Very capable movie mode ; Very fast multi-burst (reduced resolution)...

Macro mode shows severe curvature of field/blurry corners ; So-so handling of household incandescent lighting ; No custom/manual white balance option ; Somewhat limited low-light capability ; High noise at high sensitivity settings ; Rather contrasty...

Like other Sony models, the W55 uses Memory Stick Duo memory cards and comes with a fairly generous 56MB of internal memory available for image storage. Sony DSC-W55 interfaces include USB 2.0 (high-speed), A/V (NTSC or PAL), and DC input via a dummy...

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Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 Digital Camera Review

 

The W55 is an ultra-compact, point-and-shoot camera with a 3X zoom lens, 2.5″ LCD display and the usual 3x optical zoom. Compared to the previous DSC-W50, it boots 1MB up, has nearly twice as much built-in memory and a little more battery power....

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"LENS will fail."

 

great macro, pretty good video

the lens fails to open after a while, which renders the camera useless. I used to be a fan of Sony, but never again. I hate their pro-duo memory sticks....it's proprietary bs!

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"A great camera! have been using 2 years now and love it"

 

This camera is awsome!! I love the ease of u... 

Easy to use - Very sharp photos. Colors are very bright and true

Haven't found anything I don't like about the camera

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"A great camera! have been using 2 years now and love it"

 

This camera is awsome!! I love the ease of use and the sharp, colorful pictures it takes. Battery life has never been a problem and have taken hundreds of photo's with no complaints. Kudo's to SONY for a great camera.

Easy to use - Very sharp photos. Colors are very bright and true.

Haven't found anything I don't like about the camera.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (silver)

 

This camera is awsome!! I love the ease of use and the sharp, colorful pictures it takes. Battery life has never been a problem and have taken hundreds of photo's with no complaints. Kudo's to SONY for a great camera.

Easy to use - Very sharp photos. Colors are very bright and true

Haven't found anything I don't like about the camera

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (silver)

 

This camera is awsome!! I love the ease of use and the sharp, colorful pictures it takes. Battery life has never been a problem and have taken hundreds of photo's with no complaints. Kudo's to SONY for a great camera.

Easy to use - Very sharp photos. Colors are very bright and true

Haven't found anything I don't like about the camera

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Product Specifications

Express yourself, your style and your pictures with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 7.2 megapixel digital camera. The large LCD display makes taking amazing pictures easier than ever. Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina battery power for up to 380 shots. A bright 2.5" LCD screen helps you compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. 56MB of internal memory lets you capture the moment without a flash memory card. And a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media makes it easy to save and exchange photos.

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/Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in
Height:2.2in
Weight:4.1oz
Width:3.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

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

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Memory Stick PRO Duo
Storage Capacity:2GB

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:DSC-W55/DSC-W55/BC/DSC-W55/L/DSC-W55/P/DSC-W55/PC/DSC-W55/SC/DSC-W55S/DSCW-55BDL
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Cyber-shot

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.8-5.2
Max Focal Length:18.9mm
Min Focal Length:6.3mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Caribbean blue/Elegant black/Pale pink/Pink/Sleek silver

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.5 / 1/2.5"/1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.2 mm ( 1/2.5 ) / 10.2 mm ( 1/2.5" )
Optical Sensor Type:Super HAD CCD
Sensor Resolution:7.2Megapixel

Optical Viewfinder

Type:Real-image zoom

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MPEG VX
Digital Zoom:6
ISO (Max):1000
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 800 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO 1000 / ISO auto/ISO 100 / ISO 1000 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Sepia / Neutral / Vivid/Black & White / Neutral / Sepia / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:Optical
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