Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC W30 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Thin and ultra-compact, the new Sony DSC-W30 digital camera (and its sibling the W50 model) updates the Cyber-shot line with convenient portability and fully automatic exposure control in a compact, rugged metal case. The W30 offers the excellent ...

Pros: Fast, excellent shutter response, excellent shot to shot speed

Verdict: Though the LCD monitor dominates the rear panel, Sony managed to keep all the main functions close at hand and fairly easy to operate. Grab the Sony W30 in your right hand and your middle and third finger naturally grab the raised ridge on the front ...

Pros: Ultracompact size ; easy operation ; above-average image quality

Cons: Tiny controls ; lots of noise at high ISO speeds ; few scene modes ; no manual settings

Verdict: Want an ultracompact that doesn't sacrifice image quality? This little gem may meet your needs. But don't count on the DSC-W30's ISO 1,000 sensitivity

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 was introduced at the Photo Marketing Association Trade Show in February 2006. Marketed as an entry-level digital camera with its simplified modes and control systems, the W30 even has a function guide for users who are ...

Pros: - Remarkably fast startup time - Slim camera at slim price - Optical viewfinder is more accurate than most - Plenty of movie mode options - Nice 80-1000 ISO range - Good battery life - Function guide explains modes and image sizes

Cons: - Optical viewfinder is tiny - Poor quality LCD - Tiny buttons - Short burst mode - Very noisy High Sensitivity mode

Verdict: The W30, a fairly fresh release from Sony's redesigned point-and-shoot series,

Review summary: The Cyber-shot DSC-W30 is an affordable yet high-performance 6-megapixel digital camera that offers a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, large 2.0-inch color LCD, automatic simplicity and advanced features that you can "grow into" later, housed in a ...

Review summary: Want an ultracompact that doesn't sacrifice image quality? This little gem may meet your needs. But don't count on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30's ISO 1,000 sensitivity.

Pros: Ultracompact size, Easy operation, Above-average image quality, Tiny controls, Lots of noise at high ISO speeds, Few scene modes, No manual settings

Cons: Tiny controls, Lots of noise at high ISO speeds, Few scene modes, No manual settings