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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7
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alaScore 86

216 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and screen. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the viewfinder. The image stabilizer and flash get critical views.

performance, usability, image quality, screen, portability

shutter, flash, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and performance. The price and image quality are also appreciated, but the flash and portability get less positive views.

usability, image quality, price, performance, durability

reliability, portability, flash

70% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and lens. The durability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed views about the reliability and design. There are some less positive opinions about the contrast.

portability, image quality, durability, lens, usability

contrast

71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 Digital Camera

 

Seven megapixel snapshot cameras are in vogue at the moment, but which one do you go for? Cliff Smith gives the low-down on Sony's latest offering.

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by (digicamreview.co.uk)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W7

 

The Sony Cybershot W7 features a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, a 7.2 megapixel sensor, and a large 2.5" screen. The W7 is available from around £235 | $359, making the W7 extremely good value for money. The camera offers full manual controls and is...

Good colour ; Very good value for money 7 megapixel digital camera ; Very nice 2.5" screen ; Rechargable batteries (Ni-Mh 2100mah) and charger included ; Good battery life ; Quick switch on time, quick shot to shot time, quick shutter response ; Good...

The 7 megapixel Sony Cybershot W7 is a good digital camera. The easy to use camera is capable of good results, however you may have to work with the image(s) to get the best out of them - for example to produce sharper images, or alter exposure etc....

Aug, 2005
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Sony DSC W7

 

Sony DSC W7 Review. Sturdy build and feels good in the hand. This camera has seven megapixels and a three times zoom lens.

Good picture quality ; Good build quality ; Large LCD screen ; Rechargeable AA batteries supplied

"I really like the Sony DSC W7. It takes excellent pictures indoors as well as outside. Easy to use, it is a clear step up from a typical point and shoot digital camera. Highly recommended."

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Sony Cyber-shot W7 - Digital SLR Reviews

 

This addition to the Cyber-shot range has a 7.41MP chip that delivers images up to 3072 x 2304pixel.

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Expert review by : Anush Yegyazarian (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

 

Great images, manual controls

Lacking in scene modes

This point-and-shoot camera takes high-quality photos, has a big LCD, and offers some manual controls for users who want to do more than just select scene modes.

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Anush Yegyazarian (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSCW7

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSCW7 has a 7.2 megapixel CCD, which is plenty for a point-and-shoot camera. It sports a 3X optical zoom and a big, 2.5" LCD, and ...

Great images, manual controls

Lacking in scene modes

This point-and-shoot camera takes high-quality photos, has a big LCD, and offers some manual controls for users who want to do more than just select scene modes.

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

 

The zippy Cyber-shot DSC-W7 is a very good choice for a high-megapixel point-and-shoot.

Excellent 2.5-inch LCD. Very good performance.

Camera is a bit bulky and heavy. Picture quality could be a little better.

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Oct, 2005
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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W7 Review

 

Good clean results with excellent color and resolution, Very well built, Very low noise for a camera in this class, Fast focus, generally responsive operation, Easy to use and good handling, Good movie mode (MPEG), Excellent battery life (with NiMH),...

No aperture or shutter priority mode, Some highlight clipping in bright scenes, Minimum ISO 100 (50 would be nice), Results a bit soft and slightly over-sharpened, No manual/custom white balance mode, Flash recycle slow unless batteries very fresh,...

In a market where the trend is towards ever-smaller compact cameras Sony has, in the W series of cameras, provided an alternative for those who prefer something a little more substantial, and something a little more traditionally-styled.

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot W7 Review

 

Announced along with a 5MP twin (the W5), the DCS-W7 is part of the second generation of Sony's 'traditionally-styled' compacts designed to appeal to the first-time user moving from a film camera to digital. Essentially the same as a Cyber-shot P200 in...

Good clean results with excellent color and resolution Very well built Very low noise for a camera in this class Fast focus, generally responsive operation Easy to use and good handling Good movie mode (MPEG) Excellent battery life (with NiMH) AF...

No aperture or shutter priority mode Some highlight clipping in bright scenes Minimum ISO 100 (50 would be nice) Results a bit soft and slightly over-sharpened No manual/custom white balance mode Flash recycle slow unless batteries very fresh, red-eye...

In a market where the trend is towards ever-smaller compact cameras Sony has, in the W series of cameras, provided an alternative for those who prefer something a little more substantial, and something a little more traditionally-styled. By doing so...

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by : Anush Yegyazarian (pcworld.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W7 Digital Camera Camera

 

The $449 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 offers 7.2 megapixels, which is plenty for a point-and-shoot camera. It sports a 3X optical zoom and a big, 2.5-inch LCD and forgoes extensive scene modes in favor of some manual controls.

The silver case feels sturdy, though at about 9 ounces (with battery) the Cyber-shot DSC-W7 is a touch heavier than other cameras in its class. It's also a bit thicker, roughly the size of two standard packs of playing cards

Jun, 2005
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