I’m on my second Sony Cybershot and my friend Ed, (who occasionally posts to this blog) just upgraded his own Cybershot with the one described below.
As Ed says, “there’s absolutely no excuse not to carry a camera when you’ve got one of these”.
That’s SO true!
I take my Cybershot with me almost everywhere I go… certainly when I travel, but even just for a walk downtown or along the lake.
Highly recommended!
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. Smile Shutter technology allows you to capture a smile the moment it happens, and the Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and 12.1 megapixel resolution deliver crisp, clear images. more info
great camera!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i bought this camera and it works great!!!! it’s a really a really good camera but one thing that i’m not if it’s just me or is the camera. The batter doesnt last much but i’m not sure if i used too much or is the battery though but bottom line, the camera is really good!!!!
Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very quick to turn on a take a pic. Easy to navigate interface. The battery life is good about 1 day of taking full size pictures. No problems at all.
GREAT CAMERA
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an amazing camera for an amazing price if you have any questions about the camera just comment the only con was that it is only a 4x zoom
PS The online Sony store is selling the camera for 150
Great little camera
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Great camera for its size. Not quite the picture quality of a full size, but almost. Easy to use. Works really well in all light settings. I even dropped it once with no adverse affect. The zoom really works well. The memory stick is pricey compared to the SD type. Great product for the money. I highly recommend it.
Sony Cybershot 12.1MP
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After the camera shipped it was delivered in only a few days and in very good condition. It works just fine and is a great point and shoot camera. If you want a camera that is easy to operate and very good quality then this one should be considered.
Great
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This replaced my older 8MP Cybershot. It’s tiny and sports all the features of the other but one drawback for me is the fact I have to use the rechargable battery and can’t just throw AA’s in when the thing runs down. It’s a fun camera that takes a fantastic picture, but the power issue makes you hesitant about really using all the features it has because the more you use the features the faster the battery dies.
Very good quality/value for the dollar though.
Camera Review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am very pleased with the Sony, the only problem I have encountered is the on/off button is very small. This is my problem as my fingers are somewhat stiff. The arrival was on time and we are truly enjoying the camera.
I am really happy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Pro: Great image quality, outstanding 3200 iso. 4x opt lens
light 147 gms. 2.7 LCD is good and bright. Not so noise images at 1600 iso.
This camera is better than my Casio exilim or my pentax optio.
Cons: You can’t adjust zoom while you are recording video. Not SD compatible
I paid 165 dollars, this camera is really great value for your money!
Great so far
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought the Cybershot DSC-W220 for my mom’s birthday. She is by no means an enthusiast. It’s purpose is going to be primarily for family photos. We had a HP camera before and decided it was time to upgrade. She has sight problems and had trouble seeing pictures on the tiny Hp screen, but this 2.7″ LCD screen on the W220 helps her a lot.
The controls are easy enough that anyone in my family can use it, from a preteen to a grandfather. Most of the time, you can just leave it on the Auto setting and the camera will adjust settings automatically. There are separate buttons for Playback/Review, Menu, and Home next to the LCD screen. The On/Off button on the top of the camera is a bit hard to press (sometimes you have to use your nail), but it’s understandable because otherwise it’d be easy to accidentally turn the camera on/off. There is a light that comes on from the front so the subjects know when the picture is about to be taken. The Smile Detection automatically takes up to 6 photos, and has a smile meter showing scale of smile(s). Scene Detection detects scenes such as snow, beach, etc automatically and adjusts settings accordingly.
I was debating on whether to get this, the W230, or the Nikon Coolpix. The Nikon seems great but in-store testing demonstrated the quality of the pictures-they were too soft. The touchscreen feature was nice, but not nice enough for a sacrifice in quality. I was short on time, so I grabbed the W220 from BestBuy because the W230 was almost $100 more. After doing some research, and talking to a Sony rep, the only noticeable difference between the W220 and the W230 is the larger screen (2.7″ vs 3.0″, respectively). I wish now I had more time so that I could’ve gotten the W230 from the Sony website-it’s only $20 more!
There are a TON of features in this camera such as Smile Detection, Facial Recognition, and technology to reduce blur caused by shaky hands. This is by far the most bang for the buck for me.
Pros:
Sharp, clear pictures
The HD Video it records in 1080 is excellent
4x optical zoom
scene recognition pics the adjustments for the scene
smile detection automatically takes up to 6 shots when subject(s) are smiling
countless others
Cons:
The only two things I could find so far were that the Smile Detection feature doesn’t work with small smiles, and in some cases, one of the subjects had to smile very wide to activate it.
Also, the camera uses the Memory Stick system (like most of Sony’s products), not SD Cards like most other cameras, so if you’re thinking about purchasing this, be sure to get the Memory Stick (they’re cheap on amazon, but expensive on Sony’s website. Don’t even think about ebay-some are cheap chinese knockoffs that quit working within a few months and all your data is erased-I bought one for my PSP and this is what happened!)
I’ve only owned for a day, so I’ll update this in a few weeks. Oh, and be sure to read the manual for some great tips or charging, photo quality, etc. Most manuals are a drag to read but this has got to be one of the few manuals that is well written. If there are questions anyone has before purchasing, don’t hesitate to leave a comment and I’ll get back ASAP.
good camera for a beginner
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my son. It’s easy to use and he liked it.
Excellent product and cheap
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)
Awesome camera for an awesome price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I don’t know what you can get in a camera that only cost 180 dollars. But Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 is seriously a awesome camera composed of 12.1 megapixel, face detection and a lot more. Shipping from Amazon was fast and easy. This camera make taking pictures fun, enjoyable and a snap. So if you’re looking for a good awesome digital camera, i would recommend this one.
Value for the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have had this camera for more than a month, if you want a basic digital camera that is not confusing and takes great pictures this is an ideal camera. If you want good movie capture than stay away, this is for taking photos not video although the video can be good if indoors and good lighting. I like the ability to choose between HD and SD easily and has the ability to take HD photos in 16:9 format for viewing on wide screen HD tv’s I have done that a bit and found the pictures to be crystal clear, I have a 55″ sony HDTV and if you are concerned about your pictures looking grainy when blown up, Don’t.
I feel very happy with this purchase and would recommend to anyone looking for digital camera for under $200. I have no regrets. I wanted a camera to take great HD photos, quality optics, 4x optical zoom and compatible with my other media. I would rate this camera above average in photo quality and speed of use. I did not give this a five star rating because the burst mode is not very fast and I would have liked a few more features like more complex settings for iso and focus adjustments but then again I was not expecting a full feature set for a non SLR under $200. Very strong Value for the dollar you will enjoy, PS, I am using sandisk pro duo memory sticks and works just fine, Sandisk is so much less expensive than the actual sony pro duo’s
Very Grainy Video
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The photos were fine (true skin tones and good low light colors) but the video is very very grainy at all three video settings. The zoom is not the sharpest but is decent. I am going to return it. Very disappointing about the lack of video quality because everything else about this camera was great (easy to use, intuitive, nice menus, good photos).
FOLLOW UP: I actually returned the camera for a new one hoping the poor video quality was just an anomoly in the first camera. No, the video was just as poor in the replacement camera. I can actually see each pixel move when viewing the videos on the computer. The video’s look fine on the camera when using the play back/review feature but on the larger screen of a computer, the actual pixels are visible making the video look grainy and poor. It is horrible. I am going to return this second camera and try the Cannon SD1200is.
purchase of a digital camera
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
No complains at all, I got the package as I expected it.
I received with delayed, but because of wether conditions and they send me an e mail letting me know this, and the link of the website to track the package.
when i got it it was everything ok
No view finder
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This camera was a real disappointment and I will be looking to replace it. It has no view finder so outdoor shots in bright sun are very difficult because you can’t see the display well. I also felt the picture quality was very poor and grainy. I expected 12 MP to produce stunning clarity but it this camera does not. My older Gateway 4 MP camera is super sharp but a bit large and slow. Again if you are looking for clarity don’t purchase this camera. Oh it is small and fast so I guess that’s something.
Sony/Zeiss makes great combo.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love the size, the lens and the on-screen and menu options. The photo display does not give the final photos justice, so you have to learn to adjust your expectations. For example, many of my distant mountain shots lacked definition and depth when I looked at the camera, but when I downloaded them into iPhoto, they were sharp, with great depth and detail. So I got a 4 GB card and I don’t delete anything until I see it on the computer screen later. You’ll love this camera.
Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Even though I have only had the camera for a few weeks, I have definitely been giving it a work out and LOVE it so far. Great features and easy to use…the large screen is great and takes pictures quickly so you don’t lose the moment like some of my other digitals. Very happy so far!
Shoots like it’s 3x its size
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this last month to replace my older cybershot, and am impressed with the upgrades Sony has made to this line.
What I love:
* The automatic “Easy” mode is quite good, great for those times when you need a quick shot of something you weren’t expecting, or for beginners who don’t like playing with settings.
* Wide angle zoom
* indoor shots look great, even under incandescent bulbs
* Closeups give good detail. Flowers and insects make good models.
* Connects to my HDTV to show off photos
* Ultra compact, easy to carry
* Great battery life
What I hated:
* No SD card support, this is a Sony product so it will only use Sony’s proprietary media, which is more expensive.
* While the battery is great, I’d still prefer AA rechargables, since buying an AA battery is easier than finding an outlet while traveling.
* Lens has some color issues in the wide angle end, as well as soft corners
* Zoom moves in large steps, what if I want in-between?
* Menu system is confusing
* No optical viewfinder, meaning I always have to use LCD. Would be nice to save on batteries sometimes.
This little camera suits me well, and I’ve been using it over my canon elph. I have nicer cameras, but I never seem to have them when the most interesting things in my life happen. Compatcs, like this guy, are with me all the time. And with 12P to work with, I can still make large prints like I would with my better cameras.
Easy to use, and great features!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have 14 of these camera’s in use in our surgery center, I choose and purchase all our cameras. Last year we went through an exhaustive search to see if Nikon, Canon, Kodack, and several other brands would work as well as our Sony’s that we’ve used for the last 4 years. After purchasing several cameras to try them out, we decided to stay with Sony, due to ease of use and reliability. After reading the reviews we choose the DSC-W220, and replaced all our surgery and skin graphing camera’s with these. We are thrilled, they are extremely easy to use and yet give us incredibly detailed photos. Each camera takes about 1000 photos a month, and these have been real champs so far. We have had no problems, and even our newest most camera-shy nurses have taken to them very easily.
If your looking for a powerful, lots of functions, easy to use camera at a good price, I’d definitely recommend this one.
Great for the Price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was looking for a pocket size point-and-shoot camera with image stabilization and good picture quality for less than $200. The Sony delivered exactly that for around $150.
I find myself taking lots of spontaneous photos because it is so convenient to carry and use.
When you adjust the mode wheel the setting are projected onto the LCD screen – easy to see and the icons are clearly labeled.
Good image quality allows considerable cropping of pictures without losing too much detail.
Is it perfect? No, but the compromises are ones I can live with:
No optical viewfinder
Somewhat limited zoom (4x)
On-off switch and shutter are a little small for me
Battery life is OK but not great (definitely recommend buying a spare)
Lacks manual control of aperature and shutter speed
All in all, this is a camera that begs to be taken along with you and used frequently. Have fun with it – I am!
Really Satisfied
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this couple of weeks back.
Truly satisfied with this.
Great product from Sony stable.
small internal memory
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Question: is it just assumed that you buy a memory stick because the 15mg holds only three pictures? Our camera tells us the camera’s memory is full after just three pictures. Is this the case for everyone?