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Brand: Sony

Located in: Video, Digital Cameras

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 Silver Digital Camera - DSCW55/ 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD CCD/ Carl Zeiss 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design/ Large 2.5" LCD Screen/ High Sensitivity Mode/ Clear RAW Noise Reduction/ 56MB Internal Memory/ 14X Smart Zoom Feature/ MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode/ Burst Mode/ Silver Finish

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 22 reviews)

95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to keep clean(12), Easy to set up(20), Large clear LCD(18), Short lag time(11), Simple controls(16)

Cons:

Poor in low light(3)

Best Uses:

Art(4), Documentary(3), Fun(19), Photojournalism(4), Travel(16)

Describe Yourself:

Casual user(9), Enthusiast(7), Professional(3)

Great little camera for the price

By k1200s1960

from Columbia, SC on 2/25/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Easy Setup, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Love it!

Service & Delivery comments:

Excellent customer service. Have bought many items from ABT while living in Chicago, have continued doing so now that we live away.

Excellent camera for the money

By ch

from Maryland on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean

Cons:

Poor Operation in Low Light

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Very simple to use... practically point and shoot. Takes very good pictures. Love the "trimming" feature. It allows me to edit right on the camera. Very sturdy. I allow my young grandchildren to use it, and I'm not concerned that they will break it.

I love this camera...

By H4 in fBk

from California on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Clear pictures, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Good flash quality

Cons:

Long Lag Time

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

I use this for any trip we go on... also used it for pictures of my roof when we had to send in digital pictures to the insurance company... very very clear pictures...

Excellent product

By HYedla

from Columbus, OH on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time

Cons:

Didn't find any yet

Best Uses:

Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

I bought this as a gift for my cousin and it's simply great !!! Starting with the buying experience to the product itself - everything was piece of cake. Easy and perfect !!!

The pictures themselves were great too !!!

Super product as usual - Sony

By Steve

from Roanoke, VA on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Take all sorts of photos.

Camera is great, not enough zoom!

By Cindy the Memaw

from Grovetown, GA on 10/24/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD

Cons:

Poor Operation in Low Light

Best Uses:

Fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

We use this camera for mostly family photos - LCD is HUGE, but viewing the photos after taking them is kind of difficult, the button almost requires a fingernail to push! Also, I am disappointed in the zoom, hoped for more, but I saw the numbers and bought it anyway.

Great camera for the price!

By The Tiger

from Cuthbert, GA on 9/21/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Short Lag Time

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Camera was easy to learn and use. Never had to read the instructions. Picture quality is very good in all light conditions. Free battery charger is a plus. All necessary cables were provided.

Easy to operate and it's worth buying!

By physically challeged guy

from bay area, california on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Easy Setup

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

i used the camera for my hobby. It is easy to use
and very rugged for my condition as a handicapped.

Excellent camera for the $$, a jewel.

By Paul

from DeLand, FL on 9/14/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time

Cons:

No carrying case

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Easy to use and small size ideal for traveling. Excellent quality lenses.
Rechargeable battery has long life and is an excellent feature.
Would nice if it came with a Sony carrying case.

Small But Powerful

By RAM

from Flagstaff AZ on 9/13/2007

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

I'm a Home Inspector and use this camera for work. Its compact and light weight, easy to use, reliable, and I especially like the speed the lens opens and retracts since I turn it on and off and holster it constantly. My only complaint is because it is so small, one hand use is difficult - not much to hold on to. Needs a longer friction bar on the front.

Great Product, Lightening Fast Delivery!

By Shweta

from Piscataway NJ/ Baroda, India on 8/29/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

This product is value for money. For the price offered [...], a 7.2 mp camera with its ease of use, works for me!!Best thing that I like about the camera is that it is small... You could slide it in your pocket and not notice it. This could be a con for someone else as its LCD screen is a bit small but it goes with its size so it works for me....

Service & Delivery comments:

ABT provided me with lightening fast delivery of the product. The product was in great condition. This is the first online shopping experience where I didn't have to wait for the product to arrive!! I received it so fast, I didn;t have to bother the customer service...
Thank you...
Keep up the good work!!

Sony DSC-W55/Great Camara

By cheese

from pikesville,MD on 8/28/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Cons:

There r nothing

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Good camara, i liked it and u also buy who ever reading this review. [...].

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Good little camera

By Pasty white midwesterner

from Ohio on 6/19/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

It was hard to review pictures on the LCD
screen when I was out of doors.

Great Camera and Excellent Price

By NYPhoto

from New York, NY on 5/16/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup

Cons:

Long Lag Time

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

I LOVE this camera. Within my price range, this was the best quality and the lightest weight I could find. I have been very happy with it for taking movies and stills. Only con is that sometimes there's a bit of lag time when trying to take pictures of moving subjects. But, unless you're going to go super high end, I guess most digital cameras are like that. Definitely would recommend as a GREAT buy!

Good for starters

By Hals from New York, NY on 5/7/2007

Pros:

Easy Setup, Easy to store, Short Lag Time, Small and lightweight

Best Uses:

Fun

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Nice and handy - just what I expected. But slightly overpriced.

Love Love Love !!!!

By Bre from Tampa, FL on 5/3/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time

Cons:

Weak Construction

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

I was sooo excited that this camera exceeded my expectations! I would recomend to EVERYONE !
Only put "weak construction" because the battery latch opening is a little wobbly but nothing horrible :-)

"Happiness in a Box"

By Staci from Pace, Florida on 4/25/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time

Best Uses:

Fun, Photojournalism, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

I love my new camera! It takes wonderful pictures and is very easy to carry around, its fits in my back pocket!

Excellent Point and Shoot Camera

By Kel the Rememberer from Lincoln, NE on 4/23/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

This camera is a great point and shoot for the person who wants minimal maintenance, easy operation, and a size that wont be lost or weigh you down.

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By Capo

from Argentina on 4/7/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Strong Construction

Cons:

Very Poor Internal Memory

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

Very light and comfy to carry, easy to handle and use, good results

i will buy another one soon.

By Rogers from miami, florida on 3/30/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Documentary, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

easy to work with.

Best price/quality in a compact camera

By Paul from San Jose, CA on 3/30/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Compact, Easy Setup

Cons:

Poor Operation in Low Light

Best Uses:

Everyday use

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

This camera has it all in a very small package. Once you know to keep steady when taking subjects in low-light conditions - I use the flash whenever the subject is close enough -, the pictures come out sharp and vibrant. A best buy!

Great Product

By Gail Langford from Yuma, AZ on 3/26/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Compact, Easy Features, Easy Setup, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera:

The Sony Cybershot W55 is a great first-time camera, but also has advanced features that an expert would love. Small, lightweight, but still stable in your hand. The LCD screen is huge and very clear. Still not sure about low light pictures, but that's what a good photo program is for. Don't be deceived if the picture looks dark on your LCD screen, Picasa2 by Google will hightlight all flaws. Easy, fun, lightweight and fits in my purse. And, with the included 54mb memory you can take some extra pics if your card gets full.

Customer Reviews about the Sony Cyber-Shot Silver Digital Camera at Abt Electronics