Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 is a compact digital camera with a wide range of features. It is equipped with a 13.6-megapixel Super HAD CCD image-sensor and the BIONZ image processor. The DSC-W300 features a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom/6x digital zoom (35mm-105mm) lens and a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Display. As with many of the Cyber-shot series of cameras, the DSC-W300 hosts Smile Shutter, Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition technology.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 angled
MSRP $324.99
Release date February, 2008
Brand Sony
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Large 13.6 megapixel CCD image-sensor
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Large 2.7" LCD screen
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Smile shutter feature that automatically snaps 6 photos when the people in the photo are smiling
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Includes many automatic modes, as well as a fully-manual mode for more advanced shots
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Great set of features and performance in a small, affordable package
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Mostly metal camera body construction
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Only 3X zoom. Other WSC models include a 5X zoom
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Only available in black
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Not a touch screen display
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Features:

  • 13.6-megapixel Super HAD CCD image-sensor
  • BIONZ image processor
  • Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom/6x digital zoom lens (35mm-105mm)
  • 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Display
  • Smile Shutter, Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition
  • HD output compatible

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

• Sony Cybershot DSCW300 13.6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot

• Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Black Digital Camera

UPC: 027242728905

EAN: 0027242728905

MPN: DSC-W300

Competitors

Samsung TL34HD

Samsung TL34HD

MSRP  $329.95    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • huge 14.7MP CCD
  • great price:performance ratio
  • Uses more standard and cheaper SDHC memory cards
Cons
  • Video is recorded in MP4 format that can be a nuisance to work with..need to convert first
  • odd design and colours
  • have to pay extra for high definition (HDMI) dock output
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Fujifilm FinePix A850

Fujifilm FinePix A850

MSRP  $329.95    Released  May, 2008
Cons
  • poor optical zoom compared to similarly priced cameras
  • poor technical specifications - better cameras can be had for the price
  • very poorly constructed
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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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Nikon Coolpix S710

Nikon Coolpix S710

MSRP  $379.95    Released  September, 2008

The sleek Nikon Coolpix S710 follows the trend in latter 2008 of dramatically increased resolution in slim compact digital cameras. In this case, a 14.5 megapixel sensor is coupled with a 3.6x Nikkor zoom lens with a maximum width of 28mm. Optical image stabilization and a maximum ISO of 12800 are designed to ensure...

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

MSRP  $399.95    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • captures images in RAW format
  • shoots video in HD
  • expensive - but can now be found for much cheaper
  • compact
Cons
  • less than ideal 3.6x zoom
  • not very attractive
ProSCORE
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Pros

  • Large 13.6 megapixel CCD image-sensor
  • Large 2.7" LCD screen
  • Smile shutter feature that automatically snaps 6 photos when the people in the photo are smiling
  • Includes many automatic modes, as well as a fully-manual mode for more advanced shots
  • Great set of features and performance in a small, affordable package
  • Mostly metal camera body construction

Cons

  • Only 3X zoom. Other WSC models include a 5X zoom
  • Only available in black
  • Not a touch screen display

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