Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC S600 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Relatively decent low-light photos ; reasonable wide-angle lens ; extra flash reach ; built-in neutral-density filter

Cons: No video outputs ; few manual controls

Verdict: Solid high-ISO performance and a relatively wide-angle view are among the features that make the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 a versatile budget-priced 6-megapixel camera for casual snapshooters.

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: A good all-round entry level camera, perfect for beginners to the world of digital photography. For the more experienced photographers out there, it's worth a look too...

Pros: Extra long flash throw, lightweight and fast, good all round automatic picture performance.

Cons: Lack of AV socket, few manual options

Verdict: The Sony DSC-S600 is a good value, all-round entry-level camera, though because it's been built down to a price it's unlikely to satisfy experienced photographers. But the well-chosen blend of features makes it an extremely good choice for general use ...