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Sony DSC-W220L

Sony DSC-W220L
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alaScore 87

464 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 464 reviews of Sony DSC-W220L. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and size. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the contrast and viewfinder, while reviews are divided on the zoom.

usability, portability, price, size, image quality

battery, memory, focus, viewfinder, contrast

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony DSC-W220L is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DSC-W220L

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Sony DSC-W220L from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the screen and price. The size and portability also get good opinions.

usability, portability, size, price, screen

94% 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 DSC-W220L

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 user reviews of Sony DSC-W220L from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the size and performance are generally positive. The image quality and price also get good reviews. The memory and energy efficiency get critical reviews, and there are some mixed views about the contrast.

usability, price, image quality, performance, size

lens, focus, viewfinder, energy, memory

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

 

This digital camera looks fantastic and comes with a massive 2.7 inch LCD screen built right in, now if you have ever used another digital camera that has a tiny screen you will understand just why this is really so important. The 12 mega pixel...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (digicamreview.co.uk)

Sony Cybershot W220

 

The Sony Cybershot W220 is a compact digital camera with a 12 megapixel sensor, a 4x optical zoom lens, image stabilisation, face detection, and a 2.7inch screen.

Black is back ; 4x optical zoom lens ; Good colour ; Good macro mode ; Good 2.7" screen that works in bright sunlight ; Dynamic Range Optimisation ; Optical image stabilisation ; Good battery life (promises 370 shots) ; Exposure bracketing ; AF Assist...

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony Cyber-shot W220 review

 

A basic budget compact from Sony

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Sony DSC W220

 

This is a fairly standard, mid priced, smaller compact. It is easy to use and recorded one of the faster shutter delay times. Picture quality does not quite match up to the best in this class.

Ease of use - shutter delay times - High Definition movie clips

Macro shots show purple fringing - overall picture quality could be a shade better

The Sony Cybershot DSC W220 is not a bad digital camera. I found the camera easy to use and it has a low shutter lag time compared to other cameras in its class. When it comes to picture quality it has some tough competition and does not quite match up...

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 review

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 subtly makes you give up features to get below the crucial $200 price point. For example, the W220's linemate, the W290 , has a longer, wider lens, larger LCD, HD movie capture, and a few other extras pushing its street...

Above-average feature set; nice design.

No optical zoom while recording video; photo quality drops off above ISO 200; above-average chromatic aberration.

Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

Above-average feature set; nice design.

No optical zoom while recording video; photo quality drops off above ISO 200; above-average chromatic aberration.

Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

 

The new entry-level to Sony's Cyber-shot W series, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 will be based around a 1/2.3" SuperHAD CCD image sensor with 12.1 megapixel resolution coupled to a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 4x optical zoom lens. Equivalent focal...

Other features of the Sony DSC-W220 will include seven scene modes plus an Intelligent Scene Recognition mode which automatically chooses between five of these modes, plus MPEG Movie VX video, a Dynamic Range Optimizer function, and both USB / video...

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Expert review by : awilliamsku (brighthub.com)

A Review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W220

 

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 is an affordable, sleek and compact digital point and shoot camera that doesn't lack in quality and professionalism. Learn more by reading this Cybershot review and buying guide.

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

 

Sony describes the Cyber-shot DSC-W220, launched in January 2009, as an 'entry level' addition to its W range of compact cameras. With a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 4x optically-stabilised zoom and 2.7in screen, it's a budget priced compact that, while...

Inexpensive and well-built compact ; 4x optical zoom range ; Scene recognition in Auto ; HD output with optional cable

Digital noise throughout ISO range ; Colour fringing ; No optical zoom when filming ; LCD panel lacks contrast

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Bright Hub (brighthub.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Digital Camera Review

 

Here is a review for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220, a 12.1 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera.

Sep, 2009
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