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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780
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alaScore 82

54 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical reviews about the flash and viewfinder. The image stabilizer and screen get mixed comments.

usability, price, performance, portability, design

memory, low-light, viewfinder, flash

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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

Sony DSC-S780

 

Jump to Page: DSC-S780 Features & Controls Record Modes & Menu Options Playback Modes & Menu Options Steve's Conclusion Sample Pictures 360-degree QuickTime VR Tour Next: Features & Controls Visitors of Steves can visit the stores below for real-time...

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 Review

 

How to sum up the S780? On the one hand, it's a fun, simple camera that handles a range of shooting situations with aplomb. On the other, soft image quality hurts its chances with serious shooters looking for a deal. In this case, the general consensus...

High-end Sony styling, Interface is plain but easy to use, Performance numbers better than expected, Best white balance system on a sub-$200 camera

Button presses are a pain, Poorly suited for action shooting, Soft image quality, little detail resolution, Shots are noisy from ISO 100 on up

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780

 

The Sony Cybershot DSC-S780 is an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. Aimed at the entry level market, it features face detection, ISO of up to 1250, seven scene modes … Continue reading →

The Sony Cybershot DSC-S780 will have a retail price of $150 USD when it ships in March.

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Sony Cybershot DSC-S780

 

The Sony Cybershot DSC-S780 is an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. It is aimed at the entry level market. It features face detection, ISO of up to 1250, seven scene modes and 22 megabytes of internal...

It features face detection, ISO of up to 1250, seven scene modes and 22 megabytes of internal memory

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony DSE S780 Digital Camera is a high quality camera

 

Sony DSE S780 Digital Camera designed by the metal body and in four fashionable colors i.e. grey, gold, red and silver. This stylish digital camera replaced the DSC-T300 but some features are the same which 10.1-megapixel, 6.16 x 4.62mm Super HAD CCD...

Outstanding picture quality

High Prices

Apr, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-S780

 

Sony S780 uses 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD, Effective Pixels 8.1 million, is a Sony with its own lens with a 3x optical zoom, focal length equivalent to 35-105mm. Because of the low-end positioning, S780 Not supported Optical Image Stabilizer, only to...

Compact

Large memory

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

a good camera

 

8.1 mega pixel cameras of sony and also some of the cheapest with very good picture quality. I have used many different sony digi cams and have evaluated them and have found them to suffer from bad quality pictures in case of dark environments. this...

Good camera, 8.1 MB at a attractive price

Still not the best picture quality

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (mysears.com)

digital camera

 

Love this bundle. worth every penny. 2gb holds around 500+ pics, easy dial for selecting mode of pic, huge screen for viewing pics, compact and more.....all around great bundle for the price!!

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-S780

 

Sony T Series card DC: 600 yuan Sony Cybershot T Series models selected have T5, T7 and T9. Sony T Series card DC collective big price cuts are at the completion of early March 2006, the reasons are Panasonic FX9 at the end of February 2006 dropped to...

good

no

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-S780

 

Digital Camera Cyber-shot DSC-S780 from Sony is a compact and thin camera with 8 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom lens, high ISO 1250 sensitivity for low light photography, and system management load Stamina battery that provides more time of...

Is good

No

Mar, 2009
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