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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.
MSRP $324.99
Release date February, 2008
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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
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
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300
vs.
Samsung TL34HD
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
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300
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Fujifilm FinePix A850
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-W300
vs.
Pentax Optio P70
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...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300
vs.
Nikon Coolpix S710
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
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
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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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Cyber, shot, Cybershot, DSC, W, 300, DSCW, W300, DSCW300
