Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Light Blue)

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November 20, 2009

Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Light Blue)

Customer Rating: Rating 4.5 out of 5

(17 Reviews)

List Price: ~~$159.99~~
2 new 6 used 5 refurbished Offers available from $124.99

* as of Monday March 15, 2010 02:59:58, America/Denver

Product information Brand: Sony
Publisher: Sony
Category: Photography
Optical zoom: 4
Model: DSC-W220/L

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Features

12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
BIONZ image processor delivers speed and precision
Face Detection; Smile Shutter technology
15MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

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Editorial Review

Product Description: Sony DSC-W220/L Cyber-shot Blue Digital Camera 12.1 megapixel, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoomlens, 2.7" LCD, BIONZ image processor, Smile Shutter technology, Face Detection, Optical SteadyShotimage stabilization This one's got it all. TheCyber-shot DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated,compact body. Smile Shutter technology allows youto capture a smile the moment it happens, and theCarl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and 12.1-megapixel resolution deliver crisp, clear images. Available in silver, black, pink, and blue. Features: * 12.1Megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor: A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3 Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x9) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. * Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 4x Optical Zoom: The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos. * 30mm wide angle lens: A wide angle lens (30mm-120mm) shows more of the scene you're shooting, helping you capture more complete images when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes. * 2.7" Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels): Generous 2.7 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, readmenus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight. * BIONZ image processor: The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera. * Auto Mode: Auto Mode automatically adjusts exposure and white balance settings for better pictures, andcan be enhanced further with a simple change in the settings menu. W

Customer Reviews

Great camera

by The Mad Moleman 2009-05-31, 13 people found this review helpful

This camera replaces a Sony cybershot that I bought five years ago. The technology has advanced significantly since then. The biggest advance has been in the algorithms for processing the images (correcting for lighting, vibrations, and scene selection). I bought this camera right before a trip to Europe, and am overwhelmed with the high quality of the images (great colors). The camera and the charger are also both nice and compact. In general this is an excellent point and shoot camera that works wonderfully under most situations using the automatic mode. The only problem with these newer cybershots is that they lack a manual mode which is nice to have for more advanced users when taking difficult shots. Setting up the fill-in flash is a little non-intuitive. This option used to be under the "flash" button (auto/none/fill-in) but no longer exists there. Now you just need to select the twilight portrait mode. (This is usually not selected by auto-mode in dark situations). Otherwise, it is a great camera for the general user.

Complicated but very capable

by Randall Roberts 2009-08-11, 9 people found this review helpful

This camera has lots of features and can do just about anything a camera needs to do. It's actually more complicated that I was looking for. The auto adjustment feature takes blurry pictures sometimes so you have to find the right setting for some pictures. I would highly recommend this camera for people who don't mind adjusting the camera settings for each shot. For someone with a kid, it's probably not the best because by the time you get the camera setup, your kids off doing something else.

Full of tech

by Diosi Dume 2009-08-28, 5 people found this review helpful

this camera is loaded with the cool Sony new features that you usually see on higher models like the DSC-W290. It offers a lot for the price!. I'm very happy with it and the quality of the photos, specially those i get on dark places thanks to the high ISO.

on bad points i only complain on the battery charge time (3-5 hours)

great camer for the price

by M. Meeks 2009-06-15, 6 people found this review helpful

i spent days researching the internet for a new camera. this is the one i purchased and i'm glad i did. the pictures are beautiful and the features are great. i love the face recognition and the smile detection. it is great for capturing pictures of small children. i still haven't figured out all the features though, but it has easy functions that do all the focusing for you. also, the screen on the back is wonderful. the only thing i would say is that i agree with the people who say it's not much to hold on to. overall, this is an awesome camera for a super price!

Great Camera - great great great

by S. Hathawy 2009-12-28, 1 people found this review helpful

WOW - I bought two of these, one for a friend and one for my mom. They both loved them. They loved them.

The first thing I loved about this camera was the fact that if you have "older" eyes and you can't see the small little buttons, it doesn't matter when you turn the camera on, the button show up on the screen. Tells you what they do and it couldn't be simpler. The camera has all the automatic modes and all the simple modes. You could make taking a picture as difficult as you want or as simple as you want.

I love the smile recognition feature - camera doesn't take a pix until it sees the smile. You can set up priorities as to whether you want children in focus or the adults.
It even has a fast feature for low light situations (iso 3200)
This camera is nice. You can take it anywhere cause it doesn't use much room.
When you buy the camera definitely get a carrying container to protect it and a film protector for the lcd screen.

SONY CYBERSHOT

by Hayah M. Kassis 2009-11-17, 1 people found this review helpful

I chose to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 because my previous camera was a Sony Cybershot that I had for about 5 years. It broke when I carelessly dropped it from a high platform. There was no question that I would rebuy a similar model from Sony. Key to a new product are easy to follow directions and a user-friendly apparatus which is exactly this. Admittedly, I'm still getting to know some mechanisms, but the more I learn the "cooler" I think it is. I have confidence in my digital prints and the 12 MP contributes to this.

I love this camera!

by Clare 2009-11-12, 1 people found this review helpful

My previous digital camera was a Sony Cybershot. I checked out several brands on Amazon, and in stores, before deciding that the DSC-W220 was the one. I liked my previous camera a lot, but the plastic on/off switch failed, and it became useless. My new camera has a metal switch, which is easy to use. Other improvements are the rechargeable battery, shutter speed, better pictures (and the old one made beautiful pictures). I also liked the price, the fact the description included "what's in the box",and the speedy delivery. Since the memory stick (from a different vendor) took a long time to arrive, it was a plus that my old memory stick worked in the new Sony, and I could use this to investigate the new features.

Sony Cybershot Digital Camera

by Rua K. Elmosallamy 2009-04-10, 6 people found this review helpful

I purchesed it as a Birthday gift 4 my friend..she was speechless ..she simply loved it...The Camera takes beautiful pics also the price is very reasonable :) it's just a perfect gift & i deffinitly recomend it.

I also purchesed a pink 1 for me :) so KOOL..love it.

camera shy

by S. Creighton 2010-02-10, 0 people found this review helpful

The camera is essentially easy to use. It takes a couple of days to figure out the instructions. It is absolutely stupid to sell the camera without the extended memory. The camera only holds 4 pictures.
Otherwise, it is a good camera for any novice user.

Replaced my canon

by Bonnie L. Sturgeon 2010-01-31, 0 people found this review helpful

I reviewed many cameras as i wanted to replace my 8.0 canon powershot. This camera more than meets my expectations. It is easy to use, computer friendly unlike in myu opioion the kodaks are. I love the pictures I took and it is a pretty camera. I got the blue one and it is really a teal blue I think. If you want a digital camera for under 200 dollars I really dont think you can do any better than this Sony. I took pictures in my bedroom of my pets and even tho he light was low they all came out great and did not have to be editied. This camera is worth every penny they are asking for it.

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