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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSCW80
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- Bottom Line:
- With a shiny new interface, fast performance, and great pictures, the DSC-W80 sits on the top of the budget snapshot heap.
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CNET editors' review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (Silver) price range: $369.39
- Reviewed by: Will Greenwald
- Reviewed on: 03/30/2007
The good: Attractive new display; great performance and pictures.
The bad: Small buttons can sometimes feel awkward.
The bottom line: With a shiny new interface, fast performance, and great pictures, the DSC-W80 sits on the top of the budget snapshot heap.
User reviews
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Excellent High Quality Camera
by PLmike on April 15, 2007
Pros: Sleek compact design, Great Interface, Simple to use, Face Detection and Various Extra Settings, Nice brushed metal plate, Build Quality, Size
Cons: Charger(I dont like how its directly against the outlet, the older cybershot cameras had a charger that was connected to a cable)
Summary: Before I purchased this camera I bought the Sony Cybershot DSCT10. I later exchanged it for this camera; the T10 lacked many features of this camera and showed orbs on ...
Summary: Before I purchased this camera I bought the Sony Cybershot DSCT10. I later exchanged it for this camera; the T10 lacked many features of this camera and showed orbs on many of the pictures. So I experimented with the W80 if it had any of the flaws the T10 featured and so far I have found no problems. I really like the design of the camera and the size is just right. The screen is crystal clear and bright. The cameras brushed metal finish is beautiful looking and overall everything works like a charm. It has a nice clean menu and it even explains every setting on the camera. This feature is excellent since on my previous Sony camera you would have to assume what the setting does. The camera is quick at taking shots one after another and the photos come out great. The macro photos look nice and sharp as well. The battery lasts fairly long and face detection is really neat. For the price I think this camera is an excellent buy and I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a point and shoot camera that’s affordable and works great.
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I had not mentioned the image quality of the camera, but now since I have experimented with it...I must say I am impressed with the quality of images this camera produces. When the camera is set to auto it takes excellent pictures in every environment. There is no delay when taking pictures. The macro mode on this camera produces amazing detail and quality. Overall I have found nothing wrong with the pictures and I am extremely satisfied!17 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very disappointing Camera/Company
by chgabay on July 14, 2007
Pros: Price, may be?
Cons: Smear phenomenon
Summary: One can expect that Sony will keep high level of quality camera
Usually I am a Sony customer: Sony Video, Sony Still Camera and Sony Video camera, so you can'...Summary: One can expect that Sony will keep high level of quality camera
Usually I am a Sony customer: Sony Video, Sony Still Camera and Sony Video camera, so you can't say that I don't like Sony
But with this camera is a different story.
Starting with: "Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject"
Took me one month to see it in the manual, page 101, until then I thought that I got a malfunction camera, but in 101 you can read:
"The smear phenomenon is occurring and white or black streaks appear on the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction"
The issue is that it is a malfunction because you can see it in the video taken by the camera!10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Good For Specified Use
by JordanG247 on August 22, 2007
Pros: Compact, Fast, Decent Quality Photos, Good Battery Life
Cons: Needs Sony Memory Card, 3x Zoom,
Summary: I think that this camera would please the average consumer, and most likely others as well. The Camera has an extremely good battery life, and is very fast. Perfect for ...
Summary: I think that this camera would please the average consumer, and most likely others as well. The Camera has an extremely good battery life, and is very fast. Perfect for taking quick snapshots. Face detection and image stabilization make your pictures turn out better; and features work well. There are many automatic and manual settings to satisfy most people.
Definitely this camera is not for people looking to buy a high end camera. The limited zoom and lack of pro features (such as an electronic viewfinder, more manual settings and a further reaching flash) would prevent taking truly professional photos in some cases.
For myself, I have found this camera to be the best one I have ever owned. I have taken it on vacation a few times this summer and have been very thrilled with how I can switch to different modes quickly to take the best possible photos. The battery life is also amazing. The specs say about 340 shots, but I got around 500, and was able to review my pictures fully three times before the battery died; it lasted me a whole week of vacation!
Definitely a camera I would suggest to those looking for a good quality, low-cost and compact camera.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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My First Camera (Besides Camera Phones)
by goldberg3971 on April 28, 2007
Pros: 7.2MP, ISO, Home Feature, Picture and Video Quality, Optical Viewfinder
Cons: Noisy pictures in higher ISOs
Summary: This is my first digital camera which I bought at SonyStyle and I thank the clerk there that said I should buy this one. I wanted the W55 but he ...
Summary: This is my first digital camera which I bought at SonyStyle and I thank the clerk there that said I should buy this one. I wanted the W55 but he said that the W80 is the camera more people bought. The things I was looking for were amount of megapixels, image stabilization, and the slot for MS Pro Duo. At higher ISOs noise is completely visible. At ISOs 100 and 200 there's no noise, at ISO 400 there's some noise but it's not that noticeable, at ISO 800 you can see see noise but it's not that bad, at ISOs 1600 and 3200 noise is really horrible so I say stay under ISO 800. I keep the ISO at 200 most of the time and it looks fine. The flash is really good and it goes fairly far in my opinion. You can control the intensity of the flash which I like. The Home feature is something I admire and that I want to see in more cameras in the future. It reminds me of the XMB of my PSP and PS3. The optical viewfinder is a nice touch and it comes in handy at times. Super SteadyShot can be adjusted in the menu of Program Auto and it takes out most of the shake when taking pictures. Red-eye reduction didn't work sometimes when I put the feature on but it happened every once in a while. And when you leave the camera idle for about 5 minutes it'll automatically turn off which is a really nice touch when you want to save battery. Other than that the 2.5" LCD, 7.2MP, and the ease of use makes this camera my personal best.
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It is said to last up to 340 shots but on one full charge I managed to get 356 shots out of it which is amazing.4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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bitterly disappointed
by raoul ramone on October 29, 2007
Pros: pocket size camera
Cons: poor picture quality
Summary: after returning from a weekend in the country I was looking forward to see how my fall foilage photos came out & I am very disappointed. The reds, oranges & ...
Summary: after returning from a weekend in the country I was looking forward to see how my fall foilage photos came out & I am very disappointed. The reds, oranges & yellows of the leaves were very washed out, weren't very colorful at all, I took them at all the various settings offered & didn't find much improvement
I relied heavily on the reviews I read on this site & now I'm thinking they were written by Sony employees6 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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does what it is made to do
by cb3099 on August 3, 2007
Pros: size, battery life, picture quality, speed
Cons: owner manual lacks detail
Summary: Replacing my Cannon A95 power shot and I have a Cannon Rebel XTi SLR. Was reluctant to go with Sony since I have had so much luck w/ the Cannons ...
Summary: Replacing my Cannon A95 power shot and I have a Cannon Rebel XTi SLR. Was reluctant to go with Sony since I have had so much luck w/ the Cannons but this is priced more reasonably. I did not want to drop a ton of cash on a back up camera. However I am pleasantly surprised. This thing is lightning fast from start up and shot to shot. Picture quality is good and this thing slips in any pocket. It is well built (metal construction) and easy to use. If you want a small point and shoot you cant go wrong. You will need to buy a memory card. The owners manual is very limited and you must access the included cd/ software for the nitty gritty. Wish it had a neck strap. All and All very happy.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Poor quality, not reliable.
by j_carroll84 on December 1, 2009
Pros: Sleek & slim design and multiple settings.
Cons: Although the camera is suppose to have "Double Anti-Blur Technology", a lot of my pictures come out blurry and the pictures are useless. This camera is not good for motion.
Summary: I have had this camera for 2 years. I don't use it often but about 6 months ago I sent it in for repair because the picture quality was ...
Summary: I have had this camera for 2 years. I don't use it often but about 6 months ago I sent it in for repair because the picture quality was awful! You couldn't even make out a persons face. After getting it back it worked ok for 3 months and 10 days. I went to use it again and it's broken again. I called support and they told me I would have to pay full price ($97) again after I paid $500 for the camera and $100 3 months prior for support on the same problem. I would never by a Sony again because of my experience.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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"Very Disappointed"
by MT4458 on December 29, 2008
Pros: Beaytiful design, Size, Editing options
Nice pictures outdoorsCons: Image stabilization sucks. You really need a steady hand & make sure noone moves. Very poor low light performance.
Summary: If you don't mind the size get Canon PowerShot A590IS. Feel the difference in picture quality
Summary: If you don't mind the size get Canon PowerShot A590IS. Feel the difference in picture quality
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great pictures, easy to use.
by teeituprt on November 20, 2008
Pros: Excellent photos from a sleek, stylish and easy to use camera. DSC-W80 also takes videos and includes a sideshow function with music. The display screen is bright and very easy to see.
Cons: Nothing really.
Summary: In a word, awesome. This camera is great to take along during trips or just to hang out with friends and consistently delivers fantastic shots with vibrant colors. Face recognition ...
Summary: In a word, awesome. This camera is great to take along during trips or just to hang out with friends and consistently delivers fantastic shots with vibrant colors. Face recognition feature is handy and works well. I also like the fast response time when taking indoor pictures with a flash, so you're not waiting to take the next picture.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Easy to use as a snapshot camera with good results.
by michael200 on October 27, 2008
Pros: This camera is easy to use and gives good photo results under normal conditions. Controls are easy to interpret on the fly. Battery charge life is very good. Compact size means no excuses for not having your camera available!
Cons: Red eye feature doesn't work as well as expected. Grainy photos in low light conditions without flash. Colors sometimes off, especially when using flash.
Summary: If you are looking for a snapshot camera that is easy to learn and use, this one is a good buy. I got an identical camera for my parents (in ...
Summary: If you are looking for a snapshot camera that is easy to learn and use, this one is a good buy. I got an identical camera for my parents (in their 80's) so that I could easily help them over the phone. They are able to take very good snapshots.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DSCW80
- Description: 7.2 MP, hi-tech features, hi-fashion colors. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 makes shooting and viewing more fun with Face Detection to bring out the best in faces, in-camera retouching and red-eye reduction, and HD Output for sharing memories with family and friends in spectacular high definition clarity on HDTV screens. Double Anti-Blur Solution allows low-light shooting without flash -- and there’s a top-quality Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom lens, Stamina power for up to 340 shots , 31 MB Internal Memory and large 2.5" LCD screen. You can even express your personal style in four fashion colors: silver, black, white or pink.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Resolution 7.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 7,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 400,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200 - Exposure Metering Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Soft snap,
Snow,
Beach,
Twilight portrait,
Twilight mode,
High sensitivity,
Landscape - Special Effects Black & White,
Sepia,
Vivid - White Balance Automatic,
Presets - White Balance Presets Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Daylight,
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 3 x x Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/2.8-5.2
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 1.6 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 groups / 6 elements
- Features Aspherical lens,
Built-in lens shield Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode - Features AF illuminator
- Effective Flash Range 7.9 in - 11 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.8 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features In-camera red-eye removal,
Face detection,
Built-in speaker,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type 2.5 in LCD display
- Resolution 115,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x USB Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME,
MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS 9.1,
Apple Mac OS 9.2,
Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4 - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Wrist strap,
USB cable,
Audio / video cable - Body Material Metal
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BG1
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 31 MB
- Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo card
- Supported Memory Cards Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo - Included Memory Card 31 MB Integrated
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480,
MPEG - 640 x 480,
MPEG - 320 x 240 Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.6 in
- Depth 2.3 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 4.4 oz
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our <ref type="link" url="http://reviews.cnet.com/Labs/4520-6603 7-1014358-1.html">labs information page</ref> for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 2.7
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.2
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.6
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.4
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 2.7
- CNET Labs Wake up time 1.8
Product series
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (Silver)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
7.2 megapixels,
3 x,
35 - 105mm F/2.8,
1/2.5",
Super HAD CCD,
Optical (Super Steady Shot) -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
7.2 megapixels,
3 x,
35 - 105mm F/2.8,
1/2.5",
Super HAD CCD,
Optical (Super Steady Shot) -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (White)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
7.2 megapixels,
3 x,
35 - 105mm F/2.8,
1/2.5",
Super HAD CCD,
Optical (Super Steady Shot) -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (Pink)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
7.2 megapixels,
3 x,
35 - 105mm F/2.8,
1/2.5",
Super HAD CCD,
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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