Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSC-S750
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- Bottom Line:
- The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 is a convenient, budget-friendly pocket camera that takes pictures--just not very good ones.
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CNET editors' review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 price range: $139.99
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 10/16/2008
- Released on: 02/01/2008
The good: Inexpensive; good looking, lightweight, and small; fast, accurate face detection.
The bad: Slow; battery/memory card door opens too easily; mediocre photo quality.
The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 is a convenient, budget-friendly pocket camera that takes pictures--just not very good ones.
It's hard to criticize a camera that retails for less than $130. You simply can't expect greatness at that price point, and while a low-priced model will likely excel at something, it's inevitably because other things were sacrificed. Such is the case with Sony's 7-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-S750, which ponies up a stylish, ultracompact body and easy operation at the expense of good picture quality and speedy performance.
Measuring 3.6 inches wide by 2.2 inches high by 1.1 inches deep and weighing 5 ounces, the S750 fits easily in a pocket or small bag. Dressed in silver, the body is a combination of metal and plastic: it's strong enough to resist damage from banging around in a bag, making it a nice choice for keeping handy for surprise photo opportunities. The only flaw is that the door on the bottom concealing the rechargeable battery and Memory Stick Pro Duo slot slides open a little too easily--even during use. That, and it's very easy to put the battery in incorrectly since it's not keyed for a particular direction.
Instead of the Carl Zeiss lenses found on many of Sony's point-and-shoot cameras, the S750 uses a Sony 3x f2.8-4.8 35-105mm-equivalent lens. Other than the power and shutter buttons on top, all controls are on back next to the 2.5-inch LCD. The inset mode dial is small, but moves well and stays put when pulling the camera in and out of pockets. All the buttons are tiny, too, and occasionally require repeated presses to get your point across.
Navigating the menu system is extremely simple, partially because there just aren't a lot of options on the camera. It has the requisite scene modes, subpar video capture (320x240 without zoom for up to 10 minutes), and a Program Auto mode that lets you adjust exposure values, metering, focus, ISO, and white balance. A nice bonus for this camera is the face detection, which worked quickly and accurately. One oddity, though, is the ability to pull up a histogram on the screen. I'm not so sure the targeted user for the S750 would find it as helpful as composition guidelines, which are not available.
The S750 is not a fast camera, but the performance is decent given its budget status. Time to first shot is 2.2 seconds. Shutter lag averages at 0.7 second for CNET Labs' high-contrast test and 1 second on our low-contrast test, which mimic bright and dim shooting conditions, respectively. Without the flash, the shot-to-shot time is 2 seconds; adding the flash nudges the wait time up to 2.6 seconds between shots. The burst mode on the S750 is limited to three shots, but drops the shot time to a relatively fast 1.5 frames per second.
Picture quality is about what I expected for this camera: better than camera phone, but not very good. In all conditions, photos lack sharpness and detail and have noticeable fringing. Colors and white balance were passable, though it has some problems in the blues. Shooting at ISO 200 and below is your best bet; starting at ISO 400, what little detail the camera captures becomes smeary and riddled with color artifacts. The S750 has an ISO boost mode that takes it up to ISO 1250, but from ISO 800 up, pictures would only be usable at small sizes because of the number of artifacts.
So is there any reason to consider the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750? Well, it's relatively cheap, compact, attractive, and easy to use, making it a reasonable choice for those who want something better than a camera phone and small and sturdy enough to carry at all times, but doesn't cost a lot--like most tweens or teens, for example,. If you can afford a little more the Cyber-shot DSC-W120 is a significantly better choice, adding features and improved picture quality and performance. Those who don't mind a bigger body in favor of good picture quality could also check out the similarly priced Canon PowerShot A580, or check out our list of best budget cameras.
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User reviews
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The camera is reliable.
by ptsonvietnam on June 3, 2009
Pros: Good pictures taken in dark areas
Simple and reliable
Good batteryCons: Low resolution videos
White balance - Flourscent does not work well
Pictures in ISO 800 - 1250 have significant noiseSummary: This product is worth to buy because of its low price and excellent pictures. It's easy to use. Compare to other cameras at the same price, it's better ...
Summary: This product is worth to buy because of its low price and excellent pictures. It's easy to use. Compare to other cameras at the same price, it's better and more reliable
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Good Camera for Beginners to the Average Person!
by cmendonc2 on May 3, 2009
Pros: Very easy to use, good for beginners, but not completely basic.
Cons: The folder option is weird, menu screen could be a challenging for the average person.
Summary: Very good, and the price stated at the time ( $200 ) is way above the price you get it for if you walk into any good electronics store.
Summary: Very good, and the price stated at the time ( $200 ) is way above the price you get it for if you walk into any good electronics store.
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Does what it's supposed to do. It's a point-and-shoot.
Pros: Simple user interface. Good battery life between charges. Lightweight and compact. Clear, bright screen.
Cons: Battery door and A/V out door open too easily. Not a lot of options. Slow response - need to have a steady hand to hold the shot. No in-camera battery charging.
Summary: If you're looking for a camera with multiple lighting presets, 11 of 10 in picture quality and all other bells and whistles, this isn't your camera. If you'...
Summary: If you're looking for a camera with multiple lighting presets, 11 of 10 in picture quality and all other bells and whistles, this isn't your camera. If you're looking for something to take general photos, this camera is great for the price. This is my 4th digital point-and-shoot, and for the price I paid it does the job well. It's a bit clunky that you have to take the battery out and charge it separately, but not a huge pain since the life between charges is fairly long.
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Great for the money
by Toi Menten on January 23, 2009
Pros: Very easy to use, takes excellent photos, many useful features
Cons: the digital screen isn't as always as clear as it looks when you've printed or uploaded it. But still very good preview.
Summary: My husband found this on black friday 2008 for a really good price- just under 100 bucks. It works really well and very functional. It even has a feature for ...
Summary: My husband found this on black friday 2008 for a really good price- just under 100 bucks. It works really well and very functional. It even has a feature for a slideshow with music programmed inside. It comes with an easy hook up for the tv or computer. It's the second Sony Cybershot I've owned so I'm not surprised. I really like it and I highly recommend it.
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Ok camera for general use
by ddnyusa on September 1, 2008
Pros: It is small and lightweight and fits in your pocket.
Cons: After 3 months the videos would fade in and out of blurriness and night pictures came horrible. Needless to say Im, purchasing a Canon now.
Summary: I would say skip this one and move on to the next unless your just a mom wanting to take pics of the kids in the daylight.
Summary: I would say skip this one and move on to the next unless your just a mom wanting to take pics of the kids in the daylight.
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S750 is just "OK"
by katlydon on March 30, 2008
Pros: Good pictures in dark settings like the bar, good videos
Cons: The battery door doesn't stay shut.
Summary: I've had the camera for one day and will be returning it tomorrow because the door swings open every time you touch it, and if I kept it, I ...
Summary: I've had the camera for one day and will be returning it tomorrow because the door swings open every time you touch it, and if I kept it, I would have to tape it shut.
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Needs Rechargeable Battery Solution
by troypreble on May 13, 2008
Pros: Nice looking, lots of adjustments in typical Sony fashion, picture quality seems good so far.
Cons: Battery Recharge Method
Summary: This camera is very disappointing compared to my last Sony camera in which you charged the Lion battery inside the camera. With this model you must remove the battery and ...
Summary: This camera is very disappointing compared to my last Sony camera in which you charged the Lion battery inside the camera. With this model you must remove the battery and place it into a charger. There is no charging the battery while it is in the camera. This means you have to carry a charger around that is the same size as the camera. Sony could have done better than this. Had I realized this before leaving the store I would have left the camera there. If not for the battery issue, I would have given the camera a rating of 9.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DSC-S750
- Description: Wrapped in a simple and compact enclosure, the 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-S750 digital camera is not your typical point and shoot. It features advanced Face Detection technology that seeks up to three individual faces and optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate, natural photos of family and friends. The stylish body houses a powerful lithium-ion battery, a 3x optical zoom lens and a bright, 2.5" LCD screen. Rounding out the package is a high ISO sensitivity that helps reduce blur when shooting indoors or at twilight, even without flash.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 3.6 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 7.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1250, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Landscape, Soft snap, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 22 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 22 MB )
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 11.5 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/2.8-4.8
- Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 5cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
- Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Additional Features DPOF support, Face detection, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 153,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BK1
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-BK1 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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