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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSC-W330/B
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- The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 is an OK pocket camera, but a little more money will get you a lot more features.
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CNET editors' review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 (Black) price range: $139.11 - $280.10
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 02/17/2010
The good: Simple to operate; reliable auto shooting; 26mm-equivalent wide-angle lens; 3-inch LCD.
The bad: Skimpy feature set for the money; 14-megapixel resolution questionably useful.
The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 is an OK pocket camera, but a little more money will get you a lot more features.
User reviews
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AWESOME CAMERA!!!
by S-Worthington on April 12, 2011
Pros: + Quality of the photos was amazing
+ Really easy-to-use
+ Screen is nice and big, and doesn't get dirty easily
+ Color is really nice
+ Video mode is greatCons: - It makes a sound every time you push a button
- You can't zoom on the actual screen before you take a picture
- You can't zoom in/out while taking a videoSummary: I just got this camera in the mail yesterday replacing my old Canon Powershot which was stolen. It was only 7mp, so I knew if I got a camera that ...
Summary: I just got this camera in the mail yesterday replacing my old Canon Powershot which was stolen. It was only 7mp, so I knew if I got a camera that was more than double the quality, I would be satisfied- Which I was!
The quality of the photos was amazing, and it was a really easy-to-use camera. I didn't really read the instructions, but i figured it out anyway! The screen is nice and big, and doesn't get dirty easily. If it does, the camera comes in this little paper thing that can be used to clean the LCD.
One thing is that if you don't like noisy cameras, watch out for this one because it makes a sound every time you push a button. Personally, I think it's really cool but that's just my opinion. You may be able to mute the sound, but I'm not sure yet.
The only problems I have with this camera is that first of all, I can't get open the A/V out plug thing, so that may be a problem for me. =) Another thing is that for the zoom, Vendors makes it sound like it's amazing because it's 4x OPTICAL zoom. However, it has no DIGITAL zoom, in other words, you can't zoom on the actual screen before you take a picture. It's still good, though.
The color is really nice; a little darker than the picture but it's pretty. I really like the different features this camera has, like being able to crop the images on the camera.
The video mode is great, because you can hear the sound when you're playing it on the camera- my old one didn't do that. The only problem with the video is that you can't zoom in/out while taking a video, and you have to make sure it's at the right place before you start taping.
Anyway, this is an awesome camera and takes absolutely beautiful pictures. It's really light and can easily fit into one's pocket. I would definitely recommend it!
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a remarkable camera beyond just being good
by chmlee on August 16, 2011
Pros: this little camera shocked me with its results. it does everything right. i dont think people realize what a great camera they have here. i take thousands of pictures with many cameras. when i first tried this i couldn't believe it could be this good.
Cons: it seems dumb not to have the camera charge via the usb cable but it works out ok .. you can have one battery on an external charger while using the other. you might not even need a spare battery since it will take a couple hundred pictures with one batt
Summary: i have lots of cameras and its not easy to impress me. with this little guy i am truly amazed. the photos are smooth and pleasing, perfectly exposed and the ...
Summary: i have lots of cameras and its not easy to impress me. with this little guy i am truly amazed. the photos are smooth and pleasing, perfectly exposed and the automatic mode does just about what i would do if in manual mode. the small size fits perfectly in a pocket or purse. we found a sock type cover with a draw string that works perfectly for protecting the camera in a purse or pocket. its available for use quickly with that. the "turn on" delay is very short. i love that for the shots you have to take in a hurry. i am still confused why this tiny camera is performing up with the big guys. in fact a bit miffed that i had to pay over a thousand bucks to do better. its likely that people don't realize what a good camera this is. so far i took a little over a thousand pictures just to test it against my other cameras. i tried every situation i could think of. my professional friends are in denial and don't believe the shots i am sending them are from anything but a high end SLR. i cant blame them. they just have to see it for themselves. my daughter who is a pro is convinced i am just playing a joke on her. she thinks i hoaxed the exif information. i think this little guy is a sleeper that some day will be appreciated. i have no connection with Sony. in fact i am a Fuji, Canon, and Nikon lover from way back. good expensive lenses impress me and so does this little camera. obviously i am pleasantly surprised. it sure doesn't need unsharp mask or any other ginger bread items. i just want good pictures and that's what i am getting. i edit nearly every photo i have ever taken. its unusual to not have some improvement that can be made in photoshop or gimp .. but this camera needs little if any editing. it has a dynamic range booster of sorts that actually works in an impressive way. face detection is very well done. it has smile detection i haven't used yet. it has lots of modes and features that thankfully don't clutter up the camera but are available when needed.
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TERRIBLE! DON'T BUY ONE
by howistayedalive on July 22, 2011
Pros: Small camera and rechargeable battery
Cons: Everything else.
Summary: Don't get one, whatever they tell you. It takes crappy pictures. Most are blurry. You can't override the auto flash, it reads the photo as the wrong kind, ...
Summary: Don't get one, whatever they tell you. It takes crappy pictures. Most are blurry. You can't override the auto flash, it reads the photo as the wrong kind, so you get the wrong speed shot, on and on. Basically, it sucks!
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Totally Sucks!
by gigilalala on April 25, 2011
Pros: It really is the worst camera Ive ever had! The pictures are always blurry, when I use flash, the colors get too white and too bright. I am going to try to change it whit some decent one, because that sucks, and sony cameras always suck.
Cons: The worst thing is that I live in Mexico and I had to pay a fortune for this crap bag. (more than the double of you pay in US)
Summary: SUM UP: DON'T BUY IT
I forgot the say the pros - I actually like the design specially in blue looks pretty nice
Updated on Apr 26, 2011Summary: SUM UP: DON'T BUY IT
I forgot the say the pros - I actually like the design specially in blue looks pretty nice
Updated on Apr 26, 2011 -
The worst camera I ever had!
by jvazquez53 on April 11, 2011
Pros: Any??? messed up all my Disney pictures.
Cons: Cannot focus small lights at night.
Summary: If I have to buy another camera, it will not be a Sony. The camera has been in the warranty repair center 3 times, and Sony still have not given ...
Summary: If I have to buy another camera, it will not be a Sony. The camera has been in the warranty repair center 3 times, and Sony still have not given me a good answer. One of the answers they gave me was that the camera is very sensitive. I have tried all possible modes in this camera without any luck. Daytime pictures come out fine. The video mode is OK.
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good, average point and shoot camera
by rvarg007 on February 17, 2011
Pros: Big screen, easy to navigate menu, fast to capture picture, and very nice shooting settings.
Cons: Zoom is lacking in zoom (only 4x!!!!)
Summary: I enjoyed this camera i have used it in many different settings, outdoors, indoors, night, bright Miami sun, and during a smoky camp out. I have had no issues with ...
Summary: I enjoyed this camera i have used it in many different settings, outdoors, indoors, night, bright Miami sun, and during a smoky camp out. I have had no issues with this camera and have received great photos back. I have not had any unintentional blurry shots and i LOVE the food setting for shooting.
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My opinion.
by macswolfpac on December 12, 2010
Pros: Dont see any
Cons: Takes bad pictures around things with light. Low light also bad pictures in low light. out of 10 pictures I have 3 that are not blurry.
Summary: Im taking it back. Its not what they say it is.
Summary: Im taking it back. Its not what they say it is.
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Not good for such a high mp camera!
by clickclick24 on July 25, 2010
Pros: rechargeable battery
okay price
sleek designCons: not too good quality pictures
easily blurrySummary: For a camera with such high mp, 14.1, the quality does not match up! The pictures are blurry and lighting is off! I own another sony cybershot, the 12....
Summary: For a camera with such high mp, 14.1, the quality does not match up! The pictures are blurry and lighting is off! I own another sony cybershot, the 12.1 mp DSC-W220, and the quality for that one is much better! I wouldn't recommend buying this one.
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Cheap, not quite worth the price
by cliffburger on June 27, 2010
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Must remove battery to charge with a separate charger. Proprietary USB connector is very difficult to replace if lost.
Summary: Not worth the price, even though it was cheap. I turns out, that their are two critical features that this camera lacks: ability to charge via USB, and a standard ...
Summary: Not worth the price, even though it was cheap. I turns out, that their are two critical features that this camera lacks: ability to charge via USB, and a standard USB cable. We micro, mini, and regular USB cables at our house, but none fit this camera. Off to the Sony store in hopes that they have a cable that fits. Most other features of the camera are simply disappointing and clumsy. Only in the best conditions do its "intelligent" adjustments give the correct results. I end up using my built in phone camera much more. While slower, 5 mega pixel vs 14, and without a flash, I get the shots I want much more often.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DSC-W330/B
- Description: The DSC-W330 captures amazingly detailed images with a Carl Zeiss 26mm equivalent wide angle 4x zoom lens. Taking and reviewing images is made easy with a large 3.0" LCD and advanced features including Easy mode, iAuto and SteadyShot? image stabalization make it easy to capture great images in various conditions.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 14.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 14,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 14,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3"
- Optical Zoom 4 x
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Digital Video Format AVI,
MJPEG - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 80,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Soft snap,
Snow,
Beach,
Twilight portrait,
Underwater,
Twilight mode,
High sensitivity,
Gourmet,
Pet,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Underwater,
Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (daylight),
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white),
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 4 x x Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 18.8 mm - F/2.7-5.7
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 26 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- 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 Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 11.5 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1 frame per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
In-camera red-eye fix,
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN),
Audio recording,
PRINT Image Matching,
Cropping an image,
Smile Detection technology,
Date/time stamp,
DPOF support,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
Built-in speaker,
Motion Detection Technology,
Self Portrait Auto Shutter,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Picture Motion Browser System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows 7,
Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Wrist strap,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BN1
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 630 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo card - Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
Memory Stick Duo,
SD Memory Card,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 - Internal Storage 28 MB Flash
- Included Memory Card 28 MB
- Image Storage JPEG 4320 x 3240,
JPEG 3648 x 2736,
JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 4320 x 2432,
JPEG 1920 x 1080 - Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480,
AVI - 320 x 240 Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.8 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
14.1 megapixels,
4 x,
1/2.3",
Super HAD CCD,
Electronic (Steady Shot) -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 (Blue)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
14.1 megapixels,
4 x,
1/2.3",
Super HAD CCD,
Electronic (Steady Shot) -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 (Red)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
14.1 megapixels,
4 x,
1/2.3",
Super HAD CCD,
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Manufacturer info
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- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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