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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

13.6 megapixels, first seen: 7 February 2008

Information found in: from 67 sources in 24 countries.

Best Price: 449.00 USD

  • User Score (181)
    8.8 8.8 from 181 reviewers
  • Expert Score (30)
    7.9 7.9 from 30 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    7.1 7.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (20)
    7.1 7.1 from 20 reviewers
  • Features (14)
    7.4 7.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Ease of use (13)
    7.7 7.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Performance (16)
    7.0 7.0 from 16 reviewers
  • Picture quality (24)
    7.3 7.3 from 24 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • good electronic noise handling, iso extends to 6, manual exposure mode, excellent low, manual controls
  • so far all good, slow flash recycle times, no wide angle, cons slightly delicate, average lens
  • 13.6 effective megapixels resolution for extremely high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements
  • 3x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens for superb optical quality
  • Smile Shutter waits until the subject smiles before firing the shutter: with adjustable smile threshold setting
  • Enhanced Face Detection with high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits
  • Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically selects correct shooting mode depending on subje…

Sony DSC-W300

The Sony DSC-W300 Cyber shot 13.6 megapixel digital camera exploits 2.7” LCD display, Carl Zeiss optical and digital zoom lens (3x), Intelligent scene recognition, Smile shutter technology, Super Steady Shot, Anti scratch titanium exterior, 9 point Auto focus (AF) and High definition (HD) output. It also utilizes double anti blur solution, high sensitivity mode (ISO 3200), BIONZ dynamic optimization image processor, noise reduction, red eye correction and smart zoom feature. The DSC-W…

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Sony DSC-W300

The Sony DSC-W300 Cyber shot 13.6 megapixel digital camera exploits 2.7” LCD display, Carl Zeiss optical and digital zoom lens (3x), Intelligent scene recognition, Smile shutter technology, Super Steady Shot, Anti scratch titanium exterior, 9 point Auto focus (AF) and High definition (HD) output. It also utilizes double anti blur solution, high sensitivity mode (ISO 3200), BIONZ dynamic optimization image processor, noise reduction, red eye correction and smart zoom feature. The DSC-W300 Cyber shot digital camera has 15MB internal memory and comes with NP-BG1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSG battery charger, A/V and USB multi-connector cables, Wrist strap and Software CD-ROM as accessories and back by a year warranty.

Features

The DSC-W300 Cyber Shot digital Camera from Sony is engineered with 1/1.7” HAD CCD image Sensor, 2.7” LCD Display with 230,000 dots, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar with optical and digital zoom lens (3x), 9 point AF with various modes, Built in auto ISO flash and AF assist lamp. It is also equipped with BIONZ image processor that enables various scene, playback, AF area, metering, flash and white balance modes. Still and moving images are stored in JPEG and MPEG formats using 15MB internal memory. The DSC-W300 also supports Memory Stick Duo and Pro Duo compatible external memory card. Is also comes equipped with Multi Connector for A/V, HD Output and USB Port. The DSC-W300 Cyber Shot digital camera accessories includes Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver. 3.0.02 and USB Driver software compatible with Microsoft 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional and Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5). It measures 59mm high by 94.3 wide and 26.8mm long and weighs 156g.

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Reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

  1. Reviewer: Cameras
    16 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Ease of use 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 7
    7.0
     

    "There are plenty of megapixels and also extra features compared to other similar digital cameras. Picture quality just falls short of being top drawer, but if you are looking for megapixels and features to play with this is well worth closer inspection." Read more

  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

    Reviewer: PhotographyBLOG
    16 September 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 7
    7.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 8
    8.0
     

    As ever with Sony's Cyber-shot range, the DSC-W300 is as much about style as substance. The metal build quality suggests this is a camera that you'll still be using a few years down the line, a feeling backed up by that whopping 13+ megapixel resolution, plus its plentifully large and bright rear LCD (look back at a camera from four or five years ago when 1.5-inches was the norm and find a product looking positively prehistoric). Unfortunately though, while images appear... Read more

  3. Sony DSC-W300

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    17 September 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Sony is definitely doing well here. The Cyber-Shot W300 is an attractive product, with a good resolution, excellent electronic noise handling and plenty of other technical innovations. It's only lacking a wide angle zoom lens, and its AutoFocus could be a little faster in lower light. Fixing these two quibbles and adding HD video would make this the perfect digital compact. Read more

  4. Sony DSC-W300

    Reviewer: Review Stop
    5 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
     

    Impressive + unbeatable when reunited with its accessories Read more

  5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Review

    Reviewer: CNET
    28 August 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The W300's real qualities are its design, build, finish and responsiveness. The features are fun, but don't expect them to change your photography. And don't expect too much from that sensor, either, despite its stratospheric 13.6 million pixels and ISO 6,400. The 3x zoom is neither versatile nor particularly good Read more

  1. Reviewer: Review Centre
    14 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 4
    4.0
    Features 5
    5.0
    Ease of use 5
    5.0
    Picture quality 5
    5.0
     

    Having had a few sony cameras similar to this in the past I must say this one is the best by far. The screen on it is excellent, the picture quality really good and some of the features (like the ability to take multiple shots at the same time - which means you can capture things you wouldn't normally miss) are great. The battery is also excellent, we took it away recently for a weeks holiday and forgot the charger - however, having used it every day it still hadn't run... Read more

  2. a great camera, takes pictures IN FOCUS!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    6 December 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The number and type of features seems very straightforward and easy to use with this camera. Unlike many "point and shoots", the DSC-W300 actually focuses quickly and accurately. Light exposure is also done very well. Sometimes Sony puts out cameras that don't do one of the above so well. Case in point: DSC-W290. It frequently takes pictures that are blurry, despite taking too long between the button press and the picture actually being taken (during which time it's... Read more

  3. 18 months old and still a fantastic camera!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    20 December 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This review is from: Sony DSC-W300 Titanium-Coated Digital Camera - Black (13.6MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.7" LCD (Electronics) I have had this camera for 18 months and I have to say I am as impressed as I was the first day I used it! Think about the functions available to you, use them wisely and you won't go wrong - this camera really is easy to use and produces great photos. High ISO values produce excellent dusk/night-time photos but you may need a tripod for greater... Read more

  4. Shotting Star

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    30 July 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    When you comapre this to the other 10.2 Mega Pixel Sony cyber shot, you will instantly like this one better. The titanium bodt resists scrathces and the build is really stable. The video mode is pretty good but obviously, since it is a cyber shot the optical zoom functionality leaves you wanting for more. It sure is  very compact model and has excellent low-light performance. It does give a you bit of a feeling like a pro as it offers manual control over exposure and... Read more

  5. excellent value for money

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    7 June 2010
    Overall 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    Summary: great buy, great camera, easy use Read more

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