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Summary: If you're going to bring a 12MP compact to the market, it needs to meet expectation. Build quality, metering and the lens are all good, but the image quality lets down this compact. The W200 seems to be more about an exercise in marketing... See more

Summary: If you're going to bring a 12MP compact to the market, it needs to meet expectation. Build quality, metering and the lens are all good, but the image quality lets down this compact. The W200 seems to be more about an exercise in marketing rather than ... See less

Highlights: Price range: $159.00 - $185.00

See this at: reviews.cnet.com| Added on 07/04/09

Summary: If you're going to bring a 12MP compact to the market, it needs to meet expectation. Build quality, metering and the lens are all good, but the image quality lets down this compact. The W200 seems to be more about an exercise in marketing... See more

Summary: If you're going to bring a 12MP compact to the market, it needs to meet expectation. Build quality, metering and the lens are all good, but the image quality lets down this compact. The W200 seems to be more about an exercise in marketing rather than ... See less

Highlights: Price range: $169.99 - $219.95

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Joining the lower-middle middle-class W220 that Sony announced at CES are the $199 middle middle-class W230 and $249 upper-middle middle-class W290. (Sorry folks, but I'm running out of ways to describe midpriced cameras.) While the W230 only differs... See more

Joining the lower-middle middle-class W220 that Sony announced at CES are the $199 middle middle-class W230 and $249 upper-middle middle-class W290. (Sorry folks, but I'm running out of ways to describe midpriced cameras.) While the W230 only differs from the W220 by $10 and LCD size--it's 3 inches vs. 2.7--the W290 has the same resolution and LCD as the W230 but with a significantly more flexible lens and better movie capture capabilities. See less

Highlights: Price range: $174.99 - $219.95

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Description: The Sony DSC-S950 is a 10.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $130. Pros: Has a 10.1-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly... See more

Description: The Sony DSC-S950 is a 10.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $130. Pros: Has a 10.1-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 4x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Weighing only 4.8 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera. Cons: None noted, given available product data. Suitability: Made for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger. Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for... See less

Highlights: Price range: $119.95 - $129.99

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Joining the lower-middle middle-class W220 that Sony announced at CES are the $199 middle middle-class W230 and $249 upper-middle middle-class W290. (Sorry folks, but I'm running out of ways to describe midpriced cameras.) While the W230 only differs... See more

Joining the lower-middle middle-class W220 that Sony announced at CES are the $199 middle middle-class W230 and $249 upper-middle middle-class W290. (Sorry folks, but I'm running out of ways to describe midpriced cameras.) While the W230 only differs from the W220 by $10 and LCD size--it's 3 inches vs. 2.7--the W290 has the same resolution and LCD as the W230 but with a significantly more flexible lens and better movie capture capabilities. See less

Highlights: Price range: $174.99 - $219.95

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Because the way sales channels operate forces manufacturers to create too many product SKUs, Sony has announced the Cyber-shot S980--it's identical to the S950, but costs $20 more for 12 megapixels rather than 10. Chances are the street prices will... See more

Because the way sales channels operate forces manufacturers to create too many product SKUs, Sony has announced the Cyber-shot S980--it's identical to the S950, but costs $20 more for 12 megapixels rather than 10. Chances are the street prices will converge a month after it ships in March for $149. See less

Highlights: Price range: $134.95 - $149.99

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When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital,... See more

When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers. See less

Highlights: Price range: $169.99 check prices

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When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital,... See more

When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers. See less

Highlights: Price range: $149.99 check prices

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The good: Very small; simple operation; very good photo and HD movie quality; HDMI out. The bad: No optical zoom in Movie mode; generally soft photos; mixed performance. The bottom line: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse,... See more

The good: Very small; simple operation; very good photo and HD movie quality; HDMI out. The bad: No optical zoom in Movie mode; generally soft photos; mixed performance. The bottom line: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse, strongly consider the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. See less

Highlights: Price range: $220.95 - $279.99