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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520
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alaScore 82

107 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the price and size are overall positive. The image quality and portability also get good comments. Views about the reliability and performance are different. There are some less positive views about the durability and battery.

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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-W520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and usability. The price and image quality are also appreciated. The battery and performance get mixed reviews. Many are negative about the durability.

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durability

74% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

Handy little camera

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

Easy to handle

picture quality not enough.

May, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

found it very easy to use.as i am not very well up on gadgets. easy to put in your pocket

no bad points

Nov, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

Simple, straightforward camera.

Instruction manual as with most electronic goods is only average.

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

size is good

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

even i could understand instructions,

non

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

This camera is really good! I have used in many situations such as fast motorsport, landscape and portraits in all light levels and it stood up to all the challenges! This is a really good product I would really recommend it

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

easy to use

poorly built. mine clicks constantly when it's on. Feels plastic. Poor shutter speed. Doesn't take great night photos

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

Can't comment on value for money because the camera was a gift.

The camera sometimes switches itself on in my pocket.

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W520

 

brilliant for portrate pic

Jan, 2012
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