Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

5x, f/3.3, 28 mm
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        Summary Sony DSC-W290

        Prices Price
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        $120
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        Specifications Key specs
        Zoom
        Help 5x
        Screen size
        Help 3"
        Aperture
        Help f/3.3
        Screen resolution
        Help 230k dots
        Wide angle
        Help 28 mm
        Movie format
        Help 720p @ 30fps
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        Pros

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        The Sony DSC-W290 vs other recent compacts

        Built-in flash Built-in flash Help
        Usually standard
        Size Quite small Help
        Compact (98×57×23 mm)
        Thickness Thin Help
        0.9"
        Screen size Above average sized screen Help
        3"
        Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
        1. Lens
        Lowest price Inexpensive Help
        $119.99

        Cons

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        The Sony DSC-W290 vs other recent compacts

        Zoom Below average zoom Help
        5x
        Screen resolution Very low resolution screen Help
        230k dots
        Light sensitivity Very poor maximum light sensitivity Help
        3,200 ISO
        True resolution Lower true resolution Help
        9.8 MP
        External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack Help
        Limited to the in-camera mic
        Sensor type Sensor type Help
        CCD
        Viewfinder Can only preview photos on the screen Help
        None
        Longest exposure Short exposures Help
        2 seconds
        Wide angle Poor wide angle lens Help
        28 mm
        Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
        1.8 fps
        Touch screen No touch screen Help
        More buttons
        Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
        Less flexible
        Sensor size Slightly smaller than average sensor Help
        1/2.3" 6.16x4.62mm
        Announced Old Help
        February 2009
        Fastest shutter speed Slow shutter speed Help
        1/1600 of a second
        Popularity Not so popular Help
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        Ahmed Fouad (5:18 PM, May 20, 2011)
        I had this camera for 2 years..I think it is only worth $140-$150 or so given that it always worked poorly in low-light, It only takes great shots outdoors in the morning or sun light, otherwise it takes really poor quality pictures..unrealistic details with flash on..overall, I am not happy with this one and I am looking for an alternative now.