Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC W70 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Thin and ultra-compact, the new Sony DSC-W70 digital camera (and its siblings the W30 and W50 models) updates the Cyber-shot line with convenient portability and fully automatic exposure control in a compact, rugged metal case. The W70 offers the ...

Pros: Fast, excellent shutter response, excellent shot to shot speed ; Fast startup/shutdown time ; Good color accuracy ; Very capable movie mode ; Very fast multi-burst (reduced resolution) mode, great for analyzing golf/tennis swings ; LCD is usable in ...

Cons: Macro mode shows significant curvature of field/blurry corners ; So-so handling of household incandescent lighting ; A tendency toward slight warm casts in many shots ; No custom/manual white balance option ; Slightly limited low-light capability ; ...

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 W70 in your right hand and your middle and third finger naturally grab the raised ridge on the front ...

Review summary: In conclusion, the Sony Cybershot DSC-W70 is an excellent addition to the Sony Cybershot family of digital cameras and this model definitely lives up to the good reputation of these cameras. This specific model is excellent for anyone who is a casual ...

Pros: Excellent image quality, Very compact and lightweight, Easy to use

Cons: Mediocre image quality when the image is zoomed in more than 100% of bigger than 8.5x11-inches

Review summary: The ultracompact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 is a competent snapshooter, but its cheaper, lower-resolution siblings, the DSC-W30 and DSC-W50, are better values.

Pros: Can take very good photos in sufficient light, Compact, Easy to use, Decent performance., Photos display processing artifacts in shadow areas, Above-average noise at ISO 200 and higher

Cons: Photos display processing artifacts in shadow areas, Above-average noise at ISO 200 and higher

Pros: Can take very good photos in sufficient light ; compact ; easy to use ; decent performance

Cons: Photos display processing artifacts in shadow areas ; above-average noise at ISO 200 and higher

Verdict: The ultracompact Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 is a competent snapshooter, but its cheaper, lower-resolution siblings, the DSC-W30 and DSC-W50, are better values.

Review summary: Aside from its 7-megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 is physically and functionally identical to its series brethren, the 6-megapixel DSC-W50 and the 8-megapixel DSC-W100. And just like its siblings, the DSC-W70 delivers a pleasant ...