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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
$250.00
Released April, 2009
The Pros:Records video in 720p high definition. 3" LCD display. Affordable price.
The Cons:Utilizes less common, slightly more expensive and less capacious MS Duo flash storage. You can NOT ZOOM while shooting video. No docking cradle, memory or a case provided with the camera.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an ultra-thin digital camera released by Sony in April, 2009. An upgrade from the DSC-W230, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 sports an ultra-compact thin body with a 3” LCD display and a 5x (versus 4x) / 12.1 megapixels Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens.
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Unlike its predecessor, the DSC-W290 adds along an intelligent auto mode that “thinks” for the user by detecting scene conditions and then adjusting settings as necessary. Plus, the intelligent auto mode enhances face pictures by capturing natural skin tones, identifying open/closed eyes, and reducing blurs without damaging image quality. In addition, the DSC-W290 records movies (w/sound) at 720p (versus 640x480) using an MPEG-4 codec. The DSC-W290 also boasts selected-face memory that allows the user to zero in on the main subject’s face. The next time the camera detects that face within the frame, it will automatically focus on that individual. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 retails for $249.95 and comes with a 90 day limited warranty.
Features
- Thin Body
- 3" LCD
- 5x / 12 Megapixels Lens
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- Face Detection (8 Faces)
- Optical SteadyShot
- Smile Shutter
- iSCN Advanced (8 Scenes)
- 11MB Onboard Memory + MS Duo Slot
- NP-BD1/FD1 Li-ion Battery (220 shots per charge)
- 720p Video Recording @ 30 fpm
- Available in Silver, Black, Blue, and Bronze
- 90 Day Limited Warranty
User Reviews (12)
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records video in 720p high definition
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can easily take 10 pictures automatically in 30-45 seconds (Great for catching somebody having a laughing fit)
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available in silver, black, blue and bronze
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decent color reproduction
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compatible with a specially designed GPS unit for geotagging
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great for night-time shots, especially with a tripod
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utilizes less common, slightly more expensive and less capacious MS Duo flash storage
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you can NOT ZOOM while shooting video
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no docking cradle, memory or a case provided with the camera
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battery/memory stick compartment pops open too easily
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No screen gain-up when shooting in dark conditions.
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doesn't display battery life
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has a textured body that attracts dirt and fingerprints and is hard to clean
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Image quality not great for zooming in (tight cropping) once on computer as compared to my older camera
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bit too bulky; heavier and thicker than the W300 and the T series
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slow switching from menus and functions
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plastic cover on LCD screen protrudes, making it more easily scratched
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Storage card not standard and not compatible with other devices (TV)
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Screen poor in bright light.
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Sofware does not allow downloading from second camera. Canon software works with all.
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jack is at the bottom of the camera
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