Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Fast shutter ; slightly longer-than-normal lens ; handy on-camera editing and slide show functions

Cons: Softening around edges ; noisy at ISO 800 and higher

Verdict: The W130's quick performance and decent image quality make it a solid follow-up to the W90, and a good choice for a pocket point-and-shoot camera.

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 is an 8.1 megapixel camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. It's almost identical to the W120 but also has exposure bracketing and extra in camera editing. The Sony Cybershot DSC-S130 will come in pink, black ...

Verdict: It's almost identical to the W120 but also has exposure bracketing and extra in camera editing

Review summary: A thin, compact and feature-laden digital camera, the 8.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot W130 handles a range of situations quite well. With unique bonus features like smile detection, creative post-capture filters and an Easy shooting mode for beginners ...

Pros: Small, compact size, Smile Shutter and Face Detection for good, in-focus pictures of kids, Good selection of useful preset shooting modes, Good overall color, Steady Shot for reducing blur, 9-point AF for accurate focus, Large 2.5-inch LCD is usable ...

Cons: High lens distortion at full wide angle and full telephoto, Image noise and noise suppression high at ISO 400 and up, Slightly pinkish Caucasian skin tone, plus some oversaturation of strong blues and reds, Some blurring in corners at both zoom ...

Review summary: Check out Sony's new smile shutter camera with optical image stabilization in our video review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130.

Pros: Mode wheel. Pinhole viewfinder. Optical image-stabilization.

Cons: Subpar lens with fuzzy performance. Only supports Memory Sticks.