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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 is an ideal camera for starting out right in digital photography, combining the quality of 6.0 megapixels and Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom, the performance of High Sensitivity mode for great low-light shots, the simplicity of on-screen Function Guide for easy setup, and the convenience of 32MB Internal Memory for shooting images in-camera.

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Memory Type: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Megapixels: 6 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 3

Weight: 4.70

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Product Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 6 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver

Manufacturer: Sony

Lowest Price: $499.95 from Amazon.com

Power Score: 4.1 | 26 Reviews

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Way better than the Sony T9 and Casio EX-S500

Strengths: Picture quality is great...I was able to take picture in the dark and the flash is powerful for such a compact camera. The features in this camera are like any other sony cameras, but at half the price. This battery is a lot better than my otherSony DSC-T

Weakness: Could be a little bit sturdier

Did much research prior to my purchase. Was looking at either the Sony DSC-P200 or the Canon SD450 then realized the new Sony cameras were coming out soon so I decided to wait a couple weeks and am glad I did! The DSC-W50 just came out and it is a tremendous little camera! It blows away the SD450 in image quality and ease of use, plus it's quite a bit cheaper has more megapixels and shoots great low light high ISO shots. Compared to the DSC-P200 it's noticeably smaller and has enhanced low light high ISO capabilities for evening shots. The only thing I like better about the DSC-P200 is that it feels a tad bit sturdier, but the added large LCD and newer technology more than make up for the difference in the DSC-W50.

The 2.5 inch LCD is huge and looksgreat for framing and reviewing shots. The camera boots VERY fast and there is near zero latency between button push and taking the shot. Can't say enough good things about the function of this little gem.

Overall a superb little camera for not much cash, I used to be an Olympus guy but not anymore Sony has won me over! Buy one, you will be glad you did!

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I used to have a Casio EX-S500 but then returned because the quality of the pictures are not good when taking pictures in low light condition, pictures appear dark. I replaced the Casio for a Sony T9 which is more expensive. The Sony T9 takes very good pictures outdoors but taking pictures indoors in a low light setting is very very bad because the flash captures the dust and as a result causes the pictures to have white dots all over the place. The Sony representative told me that this is because the flash is very close to the lens so it easily captures dust in the air. So I returned the T9 for the Sony W50 which is less expensive. This takes excellent pictures outdoor and indoors. No white dots when taking indoor shots unlike the Sony T9. The picture looks crystal clear when using it indoors. The picture looks even better than the Sony T9 or the Casio Ex-S500. The battery last so long about 400 shots! This is a great camera for the money. I'm keeping this camera.

By fl0wmastr - Mar 21, 2006

Nice Smart Camera for a good price

Strengths: Very Good Indoor Pictures, Long Battery Life, Good LCD with a shield which I always wanted, Nice looks, High ISO Sensitivity

Weakness: Does not have a very nice grip which I found in Nikon cameras. Zoom is only 3x

Overall a very nice camera. I am very satisfied with the camera. It is one of the best cameras (probably the best) in this price range. Got this for $255 after tax from BrandSmart. LCD is quite big and still battery life is good. 6 MP so nothing to mention about the picture quality.Takes very good videos as well. Did not find any other camera which takes such good pictures in the Indoors. The...
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By camerasavy - Apr 3, 2006

Very Happy with my DSC-W50

Strengths: Compact size (pocketable), fast boot up, optical viewfinder, good low light focus, strong flash, easy to use.

Weakness: The zoom is almost too fast - it's hard to stop at intermediate positions. Also, the camera software was not compatible with my Windows 98 computer (time to get a new one, I guess).

This is the 4th digital camera I have purchased. I was looking for a pocketable camera to supplement my Fuji S602 which takes great pictures but is too bulky to carry around all the time. All of the strengths I've listed above where the main features I was looking for in a new camera. The only concession I made was not being able to use AA batteries. The W-50 uses an expensive ($50) Sony battery,...
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By Jamesg33 - Mar 20, 2006

Room for improvement

Strengths: Controls are nearly perfect Fast wake-up Optical viewfinder Single cable for usb and video Excellent indoor flash photos

Weakness: Harshness in outdoor direct sunlight photos Camera cannot stop action, poor for photos of moving objects

As with some other ultracompacts, exposure settings are completely automatic. There is no scene mode or aperture priority setting to increase shutter speed. Thus photos of people or objects in motion are blurred. In photos where, for example, foliage is in direct sunlight, the photos will amplify reflections and show harsh white hot spots. The burst mode is slow, much slower than the Canon SD600....
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By itwonder_1134599969 - Apr 27, 2006

Excellent performance and value -point-and-shoot

Strengths: Compact, attractive, easy to use, excellent quality photos, long battery life, fast response.

Weakness: LCD screen is VERY fragile. You drop it, and a cracked LCD screen will result. The price for a new screen is $100, just for the part.

Easy to use, great performance, long battery life. I highly recommend this camera. The only drawback is its ruggedness. I bought a second one after dropping my first one the first day I had it. The LCD cracked, and it costs more (you drop it, its your problem) to fix than buying a new one. I will repair it myself for the price of new screen ($100). Be very careful, and DO NOT DROP! Put a stick-on...
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By raaamad - Apr 25, 2006

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