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Great value, high resolution, good response times, easy-to-use model, 56MB of internal memory, thin camera body
Low-light image quality should be better, LCD should be sharper and brighter, no manual control features
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 is a thin, point-and-shoot camera that offers 7.2 megapixels of resolution for less than $200. Sonys recent reconfiguration of its digital camera lineup has produced some very good models, but it might be tough to find a b...
Fast, very good shutter response, good shot to shot speed
Fairly fast startup/shutdown time
Good color accuracy
High-ISO image quality is much improved over the earlier W50
Very capable movie mode
Very fast multi-burst (reduced resolution) mode, great ...
Macro mode shows severe curvature of field/blurry corners
So-so handling of household incandescent lighting
No custom/manual white balance option
Somewhat limited low-light capability
High noise at high sensitivity settings
Rather contrasty default ton...
This new Sony DSC-W55 offers a few improved specs over its predecessor, the DSC-W50 model. Most notable are the 7.2 megapixel CCD, more internal memory and its faster top shutter speeds. It still retains the 3x optical zoom and large 2.5-inch LCD displ...
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Published: 2007-03-27, Author: Will , review by: cnet.com
Solid image quality and performance; brushed-aluminum faceplate is a pretty touch for a budget model.
Plastic body; review button is not easy to press.
Its not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick.
Abstract: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 ($199) is an updated version of last years popular DSC-W50 digital camera. That means that the W55 is an ultra-compact, point-and-shoot camera with a 3X zoom lens, 2.5" LCD display (theres an optical viewfinder too)...
Slow burst mode The Final Word A solid all around compact camera, Sonys Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 will appeal to users looking for a no-fuss entry into the digital photography market.
A solid all around compact camera, Sonys Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 will appeal to users looking for a no-fuss entry into the digital photography market.
Abstract: This compact camera has a 7.2 megapixel sensor and a Zeiss lens with a zoom range of 38-114 mm (film equivalent). The camera is beautifully designed and constructed and has a face area slightly smaller than a credit card. It is 2...
The macro performance of this camera is particularly fine. We used the camera for some close, detailed work where we would normally use a DSLR with micro lens and we were well satisfied with the results. Closest focussing distance is 2cm.
The printed manual is inadequate and the on-screen display is very difficult to use to set camera parameters. The full handbook is on a CD which we think is cheap skatery and is deterring owners from getting the best out of their camera. The menu syste...
This is a good compact camera that we enjoyed using. Up to ISO 200 it produces fine images. It has selectable aspect ratios and it can take pictures in the right ratio and pixel dimension for widescreen high definition televisions, (16:9 and 1920x1080 ...
Small form size. Light in weight. Seven megapixels on the CCD.
Slow to start up.
Reviewer: Byer GairAnother camera with a modest, outward appearance but with some useful features. The W55 is a slim (22.9 mm) point and shooter, available in blue, pink, black and silver.FeaturesThe fully retractable 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar is abso...
Abstract: The Sony DSC W55 is a straightforward pocket sized digital camera. Although it has all the normal features I have come to expect from this type of camera the DSC W55 is relatively inexpensive when compared to other pocket sized models. When I tested ou...
Abstract: We had high expectations of Sonys CyberShot DSC-W55. The CyberShot DSC-W30 (Labs, Shopper September 2006) was our favourite camera of 2006, and the W55 is newer, higher up Sonys range and costs less. The two cameras are largely identical to look a...
