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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 is an ultra-thin digital camera released by Sony in April, 2009. A precursor to the DSC-W290, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 sports an ultra-compact thin body with a 3” LCD display and a 4x / 12.1 megapixels Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens. What differentiates the affordable DSC-W230 from its competitors is its inclusion of an iSCN (Intelligent Scene Recognition) feature that detects up to five scene conditions. Plus, the DSC-W230 sports face detection with child/adult priority and an Optical SteadyShot image stabilizer for reduced blurring. In addition to rendering top-quality images, the DSC-W230 records movies at 640x480 (30fps) with a regular MPEG codec. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 retails for $199.95 and comes with a 90 day limited warranty.
MSRP $199.95
Release date April, 2009
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Features
- Thin Body
- 3” LCD
- 4x / 12.1 Megapixels Lens
- iSCN Advanced (5 Scenes)
- Face Detection w/Priority
- Optical SteadyShot
- 640x480 Video Recording @ 30fps
- 15MB Onboard Memory + MS Duo slot
- NP-BG1/FG1 Li-ion Battery (350 shots per charge)
- Available in Silver, Black, Blue, and Red
- 90 Day Limited Warranty
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Competitors
MSRP $229.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- dual image stabilization
- shoots video in 720p high definition
- face, smile and blink detection
- wide angle lens
- utilizes affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash storage
Cons
- basic point and shoot - 5x optical zoom, low resolution 3.0" display (230k dot)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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Samsung PL70
MSRP $179.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- intelligent face/smile detection
- utilizes affordable, easy to find and capacious microSD flash storage - also compatible with XD
- easy to use
Cons
- below average photo quality for the price
- entry level point and shoot
- basic / cheap looking
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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Olympus FE-5010
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- dual optical and digital image stabilization
- large 3" display
- affordable price
Cons
- only 5x optical zoom
- video is recorded in standard definition only
- basic point and shoot camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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Samsung PL65
MSRP $199.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- 10x optical zoom
- available in black, gray, blue and red
- uses affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC cards
Cons
- uses AA batteries
- having a Kodak branded camera seems lame
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
vs.
Kodak EasyShare Z915
MSRP $199.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- large 3" display
- video is sharp and clear
Cons
- basic point and shoot
- proprietary USB port / cable
- what you see in the viewfinder is not exactly what is taken in the photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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Samsung SL620
MSRP $199.99
Released March, 2009
The PowerShot A1100 IS is an entry-level point and shoot digital camera from Canon. The A1100 IS features a 12.1 megapixel DIGIC IV image processor, a 4x optical zoom lens and is compatible with standard AA batteries. Users can set up their shots using either the 2.5” LCD screen or the built-in optical viewfinder....
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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Canon A1100 IS
MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2009
The GE E1055W camera is essentially the same as its sister products, except for the essential addition that it is does not have a 720p movie mode like the GE E1050TW. It comes with features that are standard in most digital cameras: face, smile and blink detection, 14 scene modes, image stabilisation, in camera red...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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GE E1055W
MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2009
The GE E1255W camera has a 3.0" touch screen that also serves as user interface, making it simplier to use. The camera has a decent 12-megapixel resolution and comes with a nifty Pan-Capture Panorama feature which is great for vacations or shots of vast scenes of nature. The GE E1255W has an all glass...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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GE E1255W
MSRP $199.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- lightweight and compact
- a lot of settings for various environment conditions
- optical and digital image stabilization
Cons
- lost sharpness by using full zoom capacity
- default evaluative metering mode is
unreliable
- dynamic range is poor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
vs.
Fujifilm FinePix J250
MSRP $199.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- slim body
- support for cheap, large and easy to find SD/SDHC cards
- can take (albeit limited) high definition video
- fast facial recognition
Cons
- 720p can only be shot at 15fps
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
vs.
Pentax Optio P70
Reviews
May 29, 2009
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Pros
- mechanical and digital image stabilization
- wide-angle lens
- solid construction
- mode dial on the back of the camera gives quick access to preset modes
- bright, high resolution display
- controls are spaced out well
- good battery life
Cons
- 90-day limited warranty
- uses more expensive, less popular MS Duo flash storage
- does not record video in high definition
- cannot zoom while recording video
- image quality is lacking
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Pros
- mechanical and digital image stabilization
- large 3.0" LCD display
- affordable price
- available in silver, black, blue, and red
Cons
- 90-day limited warranty
- uses more expensive, less popular MS Duo flash storage
- does not record video in high definition
- basic point and shoot
- 4x optical zoom
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Pros
- Intelligent Scene Recognition is useful
Cons
- lots of noise n fuzziness, even at high ISO
- cannot delete an image immediately after taking it; have to go to review
- many times where if you don't have a steady hand, the pictures will turn out blurry
- no manual options
- slow processing speed and slow flash
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Cyber, shot, Cybershot, DSC, W, 230, DSCW, W230, DSCW230
