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"The W1 moves between images extremely quickly in playback mode -- showing a low res version instantly, with the high res image showing up a second later."...
DcResource
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"The photo that the W1 took is good"...
DcResource
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"The W1 is PictBridge-enabled (as is the S500), allowing direct printing to compatible photo printers."...
DcResource
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"Photos are quite sharp, colors are accurate, and noise levels are low."...
DcResource
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"the image was sharp with excellent color reproduction."...
PCMAG
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"The whole image has a "smooth" quality to it."...
DcResource
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lcd
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"this compact 5.1-megapixel photomachine is all camera, with enough manual settings to please nascent enthusiasts, and most of the automated features snapshooters can't live without."...
CNet
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"The AF-assist lamp helped it focus in low light, though you'll have to rely on the optical viewfinder in those situations, as the LCD will be too dark."...
DcResource
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color
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"All of our test prints had bright, accurate color, with or without flash."...
Pcworld.com
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"It also reproduced blue sky and soft clouds in smooth, consistent colors."...
Pcworld.com
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lens
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"VCL-DH2630 2.6X super telephoto lens"...
DcResource
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"Quick presses of the buttons allow for precise lens movements."...
DcResource
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exposure
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"manual exposure mode lets you directly set shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1/1000 second, and your choice of two f-stops, which vary depending on the lens zoom setting."...
CNet
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"It seems a little odd that the camera comes with a full-manual exposure mode but neither aperture- priority nor shutter-priority mode."...
GoodGearGuide
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battery
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"It's also nice to see a compact camera that doesn't use a proprietary battery."...
DcResource
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resolution
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"Smart Zoom lets you enlarge image without a loss in quality, with the catch being that you can't use much of it unless you're at a low resolution."...
DcResource
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"Despite not having a high resolution, the screen seemed plenty sharp to me, and motion was fluid as well."...
DcResource
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menu
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"Menus are simple, though mostly icon-based, but the simplicity belies the camera's fairly advanced features, which include a real-time histogram, manual modes, white-balance adjustments, and exposure compensation settings."...
PCMAG
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"The menu displays are large and easy to read, too."...
CNet
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shutter
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"The camera is great for those travel events where getting a great shot is reduced to stopping, tripping the shutter, and then moving on again quickly."...
GoodGearGuide
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"Shutter lag was very low, even at slower shutter speeds."...
DcResource
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"typical shutter lag was acceptable, but not outstanding."...
CNet
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"Sony's automatic noise reduction feature at slow shutter speeds seemed to counter the extra fuzziness that long exposures often produce."...
CNet
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"Single AF is just like you're used to: press the shutter release halfway and the camera locks focus."...
DcResource
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buttons
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"good button layout"...
PCMAG
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"small but efficient cursor key/set button cluster"...
CNet
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"The DSCW1's full manual is limited but easy to use: pressing the top and bottom buttons on the four-way thumb pad sets the shutter speed; the right and left buttons let you pick between just two f-stops, which change as you zoom from wide angle to telephoto."...
GoodGearGuide
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focus
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"The camera's focus control is comprehensive for a point-and-shoot: you get a manual focus (with five stepped distance settings); a centre-spot automatic focus; and a multipoint autofocus that displays green markers in the LCD to tell you exactly where in the scene the DSCW1 is focused--especially useful for macro photography or in other situations where you want to ensure that the primary subject does not end up blurry."...
GoodGearGuide
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"fast focus and shot-to-shot speeds"...
DcResource
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memory
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"The MPEG Movie VX Fine mode takes VGA resolution video (that's 640 x 480) at 30 frames/sec, until the memory card is full."...
DcResource
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"Inside the box, you'll find: The 5.1 effective Megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W1 camera 32MB Memory Stick card Two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries Battery charger Wrist strap USB cable A/V cable CD-ROM featuring Sony Picture Package software and USB drivers 127 page camera manual (printed) Sony includes a 32MB Memory Stick card with the W1."...
DcResource
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"All of our test prints had bright, accurate color, with or without flash."...
Pcworld.com
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"It also reproduced blue sky and soft clouds in smooth, consistent colors."...
Pcworld.com
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"The W1 moves between images extremely quickly in playback mode -- showing a low res version instantly, with the high res image showing up a second later."...
DcResource
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"The photo that the W1 took is good"...
DcResource
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"The W1 is PictBridge-enabled (as is the S500), allowing direct printing to compatible photo printers."...
DcResource
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"Photos are quite sharp, colors are accurate, and noise levels are low."...
DcResource
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"the image was sharp with excellent color reproduction."...
PCMAG
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"The whole image has a "smooth" quality to it."...
DcResource
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"VCL-DH2630 2.6X super telephoto lens"...
DcResource
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"The camera is great for those travel events where getting a great shot is reduced to stopping, tripping the shutter, and then moving on again quickly."...
GoodGearGuide
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"fast focus and shot-to-shot speeds"...
DcResource
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"Quick presses of the buttons allow for precise lens movements."...
DcResource
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"The camera's focus control is comprehensive for a point-and-shoot: you get a manual focus (with five stepped distance settings); a centre-spot automatic focus; and a multipoint autofocus that displays green markers in the LCD to tell you exactly where in the scene the DSCW1 is focused--especially useful for macro photography or in other situations where you want to ensure that the primary subject does not end up blurry."...
GoodGearGuide
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"manual exposure mode lets you directly set shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1/1000 second, and your choice of two f-stops, which vary depending on the lens zoom setting."...
CNet
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"Shutter lag was very low, even at slower shutter speeds."...
DcResource
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"typical shutter lag was acceptable, but not outstanding."...
CNet
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"It seems a little odd that the camera comes with a full-manual exposure mode but neither aperture- priority nor shutter-priority mode."...
GoodGearGuide
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"Smart Zoom lets you enlarge image without a loss in quality, with the catch being that you can't use much of it unless you're at a low resolution."...
DcResource
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"good button layout"...
PCMAG
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"small but efficient cursor key/set button cluster"...
CNet
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"this compact 5.1-megapixel photomachine is all camera, with enough manual settings to please nascent enthusiasts, and most of the automated features snapshooters can't live without."...
CNet
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"Menus are simple, though mostly icon-based, but the simplicity belies the camera's fairly advanced features, which include a real-time histogram, manual modes, white-balance adjustments, and exposure compensation settings."...
PCMAG
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"The menu displays are large and easy to read, too."...
CNet
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"The DSCW1's full manual is limited but easy to use: pressing the top and bottom buttons on the four-way thumb pad sets the shutter speed; the right and left buttons let you pick between just two f-stops, which change as you zoom from wide angle to telephoto."...
GoodGearGuide
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"The AF-assist lamp helped it focus in low light, though you'll have to rely on the optical viewfinder in those situations, as the LCD will be too dark."...
DcResource
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"It's also nice to see a compact camera that doesn't use a proprietary battery."...
DcResource
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Best Rankings for Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W1 Digital Camera
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Key Features |
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5.26 Megapixel |
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3.0 x |
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Standard Point and Shoot |
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Expert Reviews for Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W1 Digital Camera
1. PCMAG - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1
There's a lot to like about the compact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1: It's well-designed, with a beautiful, bright 2.5-inch LCD; it has a good button...
2. DcResource - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1 ($399) is an ultra-compact 5 Megapixel camera with a big 2.5" LCD, VGA movie mode, and robust performance. It comes in...
3. GoodGearGuide - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1
Were it not for its LCD, the Sony DSCW1 might look like just another one of the many small, brick-shaped digital cameras on store shelves. But the...
4. pcworld.com - Cyber-shot DSC-W1
A compact point-and-shoot for all occasions, the W1 has a stunning LCD and takes optional lenses.
Please Wait...
one of the many small,...
5. CNet - Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W1
David D. Busch
Its 2.5-inch LCD may look like it belongs on a handheld PDA, but this compact 5.1-megapixel photomachine is all camera, with...
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