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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 12 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Dark Red)
 
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Product Description

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 is W-Series opening price point camera, and combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with a host of advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. A 12.1 megapixel image sensor and Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens offer crisp, clear images at high resolution. Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically detects scene conditions and adjust for best camera settings. Face Detection capture faces with natural skin tones, while Smile Shutter technology capture a smile the moment it happens. In addition, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps prevent blur without affecting image quality, and HDTV compatibility offers a great way to view and share photos in high definition.The DSC-W230 offers a step up in features and capabilities from the Cyber-shot S-Series models, with a professional-quality lens, optical image stabilization, and a powerful BIONZ image processor that allows for advanced Face Detection, Smile Shutter technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, and Intelligence Scene Recognition.

Product Details

  • 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
  • 4x optical zoom, 30mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  • 3.0-inch LCD display; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
  • MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
  • 15MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

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Review Date: June 24, 2009
Reviewer: Lindsey Ralston, Iowa City, IA
Ok, I read 1,000's of reviews, looked at every video review and tested tons of cameras out. In my mind and what most Best Buy people will tell you is that Canon's are it for digital cameras. I bought the Canon Powershot 1200IS, and it took horrible pictures - not crisp at all. I have a 1 year old who runs around like crazy and this camera does such a good job! It looks nice, the size is great, the price is great and I could not ask for more! I thought it would be impossible to get a good camera that wasn't a slr for a decent price. This is the best out there - don't waste hours and hours looking on the internet, I'm saving you your time: get this one!!! Or atleast buy it from somewhere where you have the option to return it, I gaurantee you wont!
Fabulous Buy
 
Review Date: June 26, 2009
Reviewer: Sarah O'Brien,
I absolutely love this camera! I looked around to find a good review for weeks before buying it but I couldn't find more than 2 or 3 reviews. As soon as I opened the box I fell in love with this camera. It's definitely more red than hot pink (which it sort of looks like online). The pictures come out great and there are tons of special features, such as red eye reduction, smile detection, and tons of others that I haven't had the chance to try out yet.
Even if the picture doesn't look great when you first take it, when you check it in review it's usually blur-free and the lighting is fantastic.
I was scared to purchase this camera because my old Sony's lens stopped working after a year, so I bought the 2-year warranty on this just in case, but so far I haven't had any problems.
It's definitely worth the money and I hope this review helps!
Fantastic camera!
 
Review Date: June 14, 2009
Reviewer: Boss Tweed, Denver, CO
I did a bit of research on digital cameras, and went to the local "Big Box" retailer. This one is fantastic! Great screen, quick pictures, excellent quality, etc. etc etc.
Wonderful Product
 
Review Date: July 6, 2009
Reviewer: Afaque Ahmad Qureshi,
I have found this camera to be very useful and stylish. Its sleek and the picture quality is very sharp. It has all the standard features that you would expect from an advanced camera. Since I already have most of the electronics from Sony, so there was hardly any need to go thru the user manual. There were no compatibility issues. In a price of less than $200, I have received latest technology and stylish digital camera that has a big display screen. All in all, I have found it to exceed my expectations.
Radical Red
 
Review Date: May 13, 2009
Reviewer: Taran Godbey,
I am in love with this camera, the quality of the pictures is amazing, and it's so compact that I can take it with me everywhere.