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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 is the lowest-priced model within the line of compact digital cameras. It features 7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD and a Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens. The DSC-W120 also comes with Dynamic Range Optimization, Face Detection and Sony's well-known Smile Shutter technology (which automatically detects when a photo subject smiles and then snaps a shot). It has 15MB internal memory and is compatible with Memory Stick Duo and Pro Duo media.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
MSRP $199.99
Release date March, 2008
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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1 negative

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solid construction
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small and easy to carry around
+1agreedisagree

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large display
+1agreedisagree

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easy shooting mode for people who don't want any editing options
+1agreedisagree

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In low light the capable flash with three intensity levels comes to the rescue and provides bright, sharp pictures with warm, natural colours
+1agreedisagree

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the flash recharges after about 1-2 seconds
+1agreedisagree

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impressive video recording for a simple point and shoot
+1agreedisagree

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no fuzz or discoloration between pixels
+1agreedisagree

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rechargeable batteries
+1agreedisagree

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comes w/cords to upload to computer or tv
+1agreedisagree

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professional-grade Carl Zeiss lens
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attractive metal finish
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optical image stabilization
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buttons are too small
+2agreedisagree

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deleting pictures is a multi-step process involving menus
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the steadyshot & smile features drain the battery VERY fast
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multiple focus zones, and the camera may focus on the background instead of on the intended subject
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the display is a fingerprint magnet
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basic point and shoot
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only 7 megapixels
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lacks built-in picture editing and retouching
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no red-eye removal
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slow burst mode
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takes memory stick duo cards
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Details

Features:

  • 7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD
  • Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom
  • Dynamic Range Optimization
  • Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
  • 15MB internal memory
  • Compatible with Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media
  • Available in silver, blue, black and pink colours

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120/P - Digital camera - compact - 7.2 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo - pink

• DSC-W120/P Pink Digital Camera

UPC: 027242726710

EAN: 4905524492415

MPN: DSCW120P.CEE8

Competitors

Casio Exilim EX-Z85

Casio Exilim EX-Z85

MSRP  $179.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • affordable cost
  • compact and light
  • solid build
Cons
  • not the best quality photos
  • basic point and shoot camera
  • 3x optical zoom
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vsaxena911

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May 19, 2009
ProSCORE
62
negative
mixed
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10 pros
6 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • solid construction
  • small and easy to carry around
  • large display
  • easy shooting mode for people who don't want any editing options
  • In low light the capable flash with three intensity levels comes to the rescue and provides bright, sharp pictures with warm, natural colours
  • the flash recharges after about 1-2 seconds
  • impressive video recording for a simple point and shoot
  • no fuzz or discoloration between pixels
  • rechargeable batteries
  • comes w/cords to upload to computer or tv

Cons

  • buttons are too small
  • deleting pictures is a multi-step process involving menus
  • the steadyshot & smile features drain the battery VERY fast
  • multiple focus zones, and the camera may focus on the background instead of on the intended subject
  • the display is a fingerprint magnet
  • basic point and shoot

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ralli

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May 31, 2009
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ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
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4 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • solid construction
  • professional-grade Carl Zeiss lens
  • attractive metal finish
  • optical image stabilization

Cons

  • buttons are too small
  • only 7 megapixels
  • lacks built-in picture editing and retouching
  • no red-eye removal
  • slow burst mode
  • takes memory stick duo cards

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