Compact yet powerful

Category: Review on Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W290 Digital Camera

Posted by: 23-Jun

Strengths: terrific interfaces, user-friendly controls, stylish and lightweight body

Weaknesses: soft photos, No optical zoom while recording video

The first thing you will notice about the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W290 camera is its ultra-compact design and stylish look with great colour. It has a price tag that will put it right at the top over all its competitors. The Sony Cyber-Shot has a slight drawback due to its easily open able battery and memory stick compartment. Don’t just get swiped by its compact look alone, it’s loaded with powerful 5X zoom lens and efficient interfaces.

The Sony Cyber-Shot camera is known for its photo quality and fast performance due to its reliable features such as multi-face detection, anti-blink reduction, smile shutter and red eye reduction. It is better than its predecessors due to its home and menu buttons-free design. The 5X zoom function doesn’t work while recording video. In continuous-shooting speed the Sony camera outperformed its top competitors such as Nikon, Panasonic and Canon.

Another cool feature that sets it apart from its competitors is its iAuto mode, which lets you take high-quality pictures according to your surroundings. Some of the smart and impressive features of the Sony DSC-W290 are mechanical and electronic image stabilization with 12 megapixel resolution and a powerful lithium-ion battery that keeps you on the go for hours. Available in vibrant colours such as silver, black, blue and bronze, the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W290 is the one you can go for if you are not very cynical about the photo quality.