Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC S600

Review summary: Like most Sony products, the DSC-S600 is only compatible with the firm's own Memory Stick media and lacks a video-output port. This means that unless you have a Sony TV with a Memory Stick reader, you won't be able to hook up your camera to show off ...

Verdict: Capable of good shots in 'Auto' mode, but its lack of features and cheap feel do detract from its appeal.

Pros: Very good printed image quality.Excellent colour rendition.Reliable Multi pattern metering.Available Spot metering.Good quality lens.Optical viewfinder.Excellent value for money.

Cons: Noise becomes visible from 200 ISO and up.Compression a bit too strong at the highest image quality.Built-in flash a bit underpowered.

Review summary: New to the Cyber-shot S-series of entry level cameras is the S600, which replaces 2005's S40. The Sony Cyber-shot S600 features 6 megapixels, a 31 mm "wide-angle" lens, 2 inch LCD and high sensitivity mode. With competition like the Canon A430 and ...

Pros: Excellent battery life ; Wide-ish 31 mm lens ; Powerful flash ; Above average performance ; Offers higher ISO sensitivity than most competition ; Unlimited VGA movies at 30 FPS ; Very good image quality; acceptable high ISO shots

Cons: No macro mode; minimum focus distance is far ; Terrible LCD resolution ; Tiny packed buttons ; No custom white balance ; Slow and limited continuous shooting ; Red-eye ; No A/V Out port

Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot S600 is an entry-level camera with 6 megapixels, a 2 inch LCD, 31 - 93 mm 3X zoom lens and excellent battery life.

Review summary: If you are looking for a digital camera without breaking the bank then the Sony DSC S600 is one for your shortlist. In terms of picture quality and shutter lag times it puts many more expensive digital cameras to shame. It is also easy to use and ...

Pros: Value for money Picture quality Shutter lag Flash range

Cons: Macro, No television playback,