Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

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manual adjust. (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 637 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the price and performance are generally positive. The image quality and portability also get good reviews, whereas the storage and manual image adjustments get negative comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and price. The battery and durability also get good reviews, whereas comments are divided on the usability. Some have doubts about the image quality.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

alaTest has collected and analyzed 384 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and price. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. The manual image adjustments and focus get negative comments.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W150 Digital Camera Review

With High-Definition image quality, remarkable functionality and stylish looks, the Cyber-Shot W150 is a great all-rounder. Ideal for those starting out in digital photography, this camera makes it easy to shoot beautiful photos that capture your...

The HD Output on the Cyber-Shot W150 means you can relive your memories in extraordinary detail and realism on any HD Ready display. Simply connect the camera directly to your TV with the optional output adaptor cable and you can wow your friends and...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

A competent compact

Sharp pictures, 5x optical zoom with stabilisation, smile shutter is kind of nifty

Slow interface, sluggish shot-to-shot time, purple fringing and haloing issues

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W150 is a fairly decent compact cameras with a few niggling issues. Aside from some purple fringing it captures good shots. The interface and shot taking can be extremely slow at times, which is frustrating.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 review

With its attractive specifications and fun feature set wrapped up in attractive black , red , silver , or gold brushed-metal body, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 looks good on paper. However, the W150 fails to live up to its potential, mostly because of...

Nice design; a lot of shooting and playback options; effective optical image stabilization; 28mm wide-angle lens with 5x zoom.

So-so photo quality.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 ranks above average on looks and features, but it doesn't quite match up on photo quality.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot W150

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Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-W150

Physical Views The Cyber-shot DSC-W150 and a CD for size comparison. Go to Page Two Sony DSC-W150 Specifications Image Device: 1/2.5" 8.1 Megapixel Effective Sony Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB of internal memory Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

A competent compact

Sharp pictures, 5x optical zoom with stabilisation, smile shutter is kind of nifty

Slow interface, sluggish shot-to-shot time, purple fringing and haloing issues

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Rosanne Hodgekiss (cnet.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

Available in black, red or silver, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 offers 5x optical zoom, face detection and optical image stabilisation amongst its feature set.

Excellent quality images at a wide range of sensitivities. Optical image stabilisation corrects some hand-holding issues. Large, bright LCD screen.

Time to buy some Memory Sticks!. Small buttons can make navigation difficult.

Yet another salvo in the megapixel war, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 compact digital camera can't boast a revolutionary feature-set, but it can pride itself on producing vibrant, quality photos and of course, more megapixels.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W150

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 is a mid-range point-and-shoot digital camera that embodies the spirit of middle range point-and-shoot cameras. While the camera technically falls under the category of ?ultra compact,? the DSC-W150 is a little bulkier than...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 Review

Alright, with that out of the way, we can begin our review of the Cyber-shot DSC-W150

Very good photo quality; ISO 800 still usable ; 5X optical zoom lens with nice 30 - 150 mm range ; Optical image stabilization ; Compact metal body comes in four colors ; Large and sharp 2.7" LCD display; good outdoor and low light visibility ; Optical...

Noise reduction smudges fine details, even at ISO 80 (though it's not too bad) ; Redeye a big problem (but at least you can fix it) ; Lens is on the slow side ; Clunky user interface ; No manual controls ; 10 minute movie clip limit ; Flimsy plastic...

If you want a compact camera with a semi-wide-angle 5X zoom lens, image stabilization, and fun point-and-shoot features, then it's worth checking out the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150. If you desire manual controls, shoot under unusual lighting conditions,...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : patia (photographyreview.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 Review

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 is an attractive little camera with a $249 suggested retail price tag. It captures high-quality photographs in a variety of lighting conditions. I took it with me on a business trip to Miami and also used it to photograph...

Small and lightweight - perfect for carrying in a pocket or purse., Super SteadyShot image stabilization., Excellent image quality in a variety of conditions., 8.1 megapixels for prints to 16×20 inches., 5x optical zoom (30-150mm equivalent)., Large,...

Menu settings and mode dial less than intuitive., No manual shutter or aperture control., ISO can only be changed in Program Auto mode., Only a handful of exposure modes., Tiny optical viewfinder does not show full scene.

I have mixed feelings about the Sony Cybershot DSC-W150. While it was far from love at first use, I find I'm a little sad to have to send my review copy back. I really like how easily the W150 fits into my purse and the excellent image quality it produces

Jul, 2008

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