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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 19 February 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 27 September 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 07 September 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 31 July 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 30 July 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 24 July 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 19 July 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 19 May 2009 - |
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- 4 |
PCAuthority 's conclusion / rating - 19 February 2010 |
“ It isn't a spectacular tour de force, but the W290 gives a good zoom range, wide-angle lens, lovely big screen and good quality for well below $300. Add in the fact that nobody is ever disappointed about receiving something with a Sony badge on the front, and you have a great cheap camera... ”
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- 4 |
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WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 27 September 2009 |
“ Image quality may not be perfect, but the fantastic low-light ability, excellent build quality, lightning-fast performance and the additional versatility of the 5x wide zoom and HD video recording make this camera outstanding value for money... ”
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- 4.5 |
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CameraLabs 's conclusion / rating - 07 September 2009 |
“ 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.
Its 5x optical zoom, rightly in our view, provides optimum wide angle coverage, sacrificing any pretensions to long telephoto capability, making it well suited for general photography. With four shooting modes plus movie and a well thought out and logicaly organised menu, it's a joy to use.
It comes with the same caveats that apply to most Sony cameras. It accepts only Memory Stick storage, so if you have a pile of SD cards from a previous camera it makes a purchasing decision that much harder. And if you want to use the HD video mode it has to be Memory Stick PRO duo. There's also a proprietary cable to connect the camera to your PC. This works well and is quick, but you can't substutute a plain USB cable if you forget to take it on holiday, or something happens to it.
In image quality terms the Cybershot DSC-W270 / W290 is a little disappointing. In our quality comparison with the Canon Powershot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 it came a close third with lack of image detail across the frame. If you view your photos full-frame on your PC screen you probably wouldn't notice this, but if you want to crop, or make big prints it's going to be a factor.
If you're looking for a well-built compact that's uncomplicated and simple to operate though, and which also has good automatic performance, a capable general-purpose zoom, topped off with excellent quality HD video, the Cyber-shot W270 / W290 represents great value for money. These pros make up for the slightly disappointing still image quality and earn it our Recommended rating, but those who enjoy big enlargements or viewing at 100% on-screen may prefer the Canon A2100 IS... ”
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Trusted Reviews 's conclusion / rating - 31 July 2009 |
“ While it may not have the best picture quality in the world, and some of the controls are a little fiddly, if you want a camera that will take a good photo quickly and reliably in virtually any lighting conditions then the Sony W290 is very hard to beat. Excellent build quality, lightning-fast performance and the additional versatility of the 5x wide zoom and HD video recording make this camera outstanding value for money... ”
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- 4 |
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About 's conclusion / rating - 30 July 2009 |
“ My review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 shows that Sony did not forget that important feature: The DSC-W290 creates outstanding images. Even then, Sony did not forget to add plenty of cool features, including 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a sharp 3.0-inch LCD, and good performance... ”
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 24 July 2009 |
“ So far I've described a lot of nice features, but none of that matters if the camera doesn't take good quality photos. Unfortunately, photo quality is the W290's weak spot. On the positive side, exposure and color were good in most situations, save for some highlight clipping (common on compact cameras) and difficulty with my studio lamps (due to the lack of manual white balance). The not-so-good news is that the camera has soft, noisy images, with noticeable detail loss even at low ISOs. Whether it's trees, grass, hair, or other low contrast details, the W290 makes them look awfully fuzzy. And forget about the high ISO settings -- once you cross ISO 400, things go downhill rapidly. Like most compact cameras, the DSC-W290 has a redeye problem, but at least there's a tool in playback mode to get yourself of that annoyance. I also noticed moderate levels of purple fringing in the W290's photos.
There are a few other things to mention before I wrap things up. Like the majority of Sony's recent cameras, you cannot select the image quality (compression) on the W290 -- only the resolution (image size). The camera's flash is quite weak which, while not uncommon on ultra-compacts, is still worth pointing out. The lens retracts way too quickly when you switch over to playback mode, and you can't access the memory card slot when the camera is on a tripod. Finally, in the bundle department: there's very little built-in memory, no Mac software is included, and the full manual is only available on an included CD-ROM disc.
In a world of very capable ultra-compact cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is decidedly average (at best). I like having the 5X zoom in a small package, the 720p movie mode, and the good battery life, but the mediocre image quality and a myriad of other issues make the W290 a camera I'd probably pass on... ”
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ITReviews 's conclusion / rating - 19 July 2009 |
“ Sony have gone all out in the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 to make capturing photos both fun and creative with a number of innovative portrait technologies as well as introducing HD movie making. It's a shame this is marred by some design flaws, lack of a Sport mode and a restrictive zoom... ”
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CNET 's conclusion / rating - 19 May 2009 |
“ The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a compelling package. Unless you're extraordinarily picky about your photo quality, it's a great pocket camera at a reasonable price with a solid combination of features, usability, and design... ”
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