Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

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.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 1
MSRP $199.95
Release date April, 2009
Brand Sony
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mechanical and digital image stabilization
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large 3.0" LCD display
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affordable price
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available in silver, black, blue, and red
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Intelligent Scene Recognition is useful
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wide-angle lens
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solid construction
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mode dial on the back of the camera gives quick access to preset modes
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bright, high resolution display
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controls are spaced out well
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good battery life
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90-day limited warranty
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uses more expensive, less popular MS Duo flash storage
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does not record video in high definition
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basic point and shoot
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4x optical zoom
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lots of noise n fuzziness, even at high ISO
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cannot delete an image immediately after taking it; have to go to review
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many times where if you don't have a steady hand, the pictures will turn out blurry
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no manual options
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slow processing speed and slow flash
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cannot zoom while recording video
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image quality is lacking
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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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Olympus FE-5010

Olympus FE-5010

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
ProSCORE
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55
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Samsung PL65

Samsung PL65

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
ProSCORE
1 review
62
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Kodak EasyShare Z915

Kodak EasyShare Z915

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
ProSCORE
1 review
71
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Samsung SL620

Samsung SL620

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
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Canon A1100 IS

Canon A1100 IS

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....

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GE E1055W

GE E1055W

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...

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GE E1255W

GE E1255W

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...

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Fujifilm FinePix J250

Fujifilm FinePix J250

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
71
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Pentax Optio P70

Pentax Optio P70

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
ProSCORE
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ralli

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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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Yale

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May 6, 2009
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4 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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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vsaxena911

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May 18, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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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