Sony DSC W300 Digital Camera Review
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Rarely have we had the chance to review a digital camera, but since so many of us are getting out and partying with our camera’s it only made sense to do a review where you can capture your memories for life. Let’s get right into why we recommend this camera…
The Sony W300 we had on test was finished in an attractive gun metal grey. The dark grey suits it to a tee and makes it look very stylish and classy indeed. The all metal body feels very durable and strong. All controls have a positive, confidence-inspiring feel to them and their lay-out is logical and intuitive. Although the Cyber-shot W300 is really compact it is quite a sturdy camera, and you will certainly notice it if you carry it in your trouser pocket. Not to such an extent that people will start wondering if you are glad to see them or if that is a camera in your pocket, but its weight surely makes its presence felt.
Sony DSC W300 Digital Camera Overview
The extra large 2.7″ LCD screen with 230.000 pixels is supplemented by a zoom control, a large Mode dial, the 4-way/OK switch and a number of small dedicated buttons marked Menu, Home, Playback and Slideshow.
The Menu switch handles things like recording mode; image size and quality; exposure compensation; flash settings; face detection or red-eye and noise reduction (called DRO – Dynamic Range Optimizer – in Sony’s book).
The Home button is used to change general parameters such as shooting modes; memory card; print, display or slideshow settings. The many options in the various menus are endless and will provide many a fine hour with the camera and manual on your lap, trying to find out what all the options are for and where they can be found.
Luckily, for general shooting, the large Program wheel will provide most things you need to take good quality pictures without fuss. The various menus can then be consulted if and when you feel the need to.
Features
Smile Shutter Technology
Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply choose the Smiley Face icon on the LCD and the camera does the rest. You can also select subject priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity.
Smile Shutter™ Technology
Face Detection Technology
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye.
Face Detection Technology
Double Anti-blur Solution
Double Anti-blur Solution is the combination of Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity (up to 3200) which helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allow flash free shooting to preserve the mood.
Double Anti-blur Solution
Intelligent Scene Recognition
Intelligent Scene Recognition now automatically detects eight different types of scenes(Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod… and now portrait, macro, and landscape) and then selects the most appropriate camera setting.
Intelligent Scene Recognition
In Camera Retouch
Retouch and enhance your pictures on the go with the following in-camera editing functions — Trimming, Red Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Retro, Radial Blur, Unsharp Masking, Smile.
In Camera Retouch
Image Management
Easy Image Management takes the hassle out of sorting through large volumes of image data, so you can quickly select and view desired photos using event view, calendar view, and favorites.
Image Management
Share HD-Quality Images
View your photos in glorious high definition on a Sony® BRAVIA® or similar HDTV using the optional component cable (VMC-MHC1) or optional Cyber-shot Station® cradle (CSS-HD2).
Image Management
Picture Motion Browser
Sony Picture Motion Browser PC software provides a simple way to transfer, manage, archive and share your images.
Links:
DSCW 300 Hompage
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