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Storage media: Memory Stick Duo, Optical zoom: 4x, Sensor resolution: 12.1 Megapixels, Viewfinder type: Without viewfinder, Weight: 145g, Digital zoom: 2x ...
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- - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 review Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: pcadvisor.co.uk
- June 2009
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 review
  By Rosemary Hattersley
  
  Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a 12Mp compact camera with 1080p video capture.
  
  Verdict: Sony has had a fair bash at marrying video capture and point-and-shoot photography and, on paper, you get a lot for your £180 or so. However, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290's video functions are limited, the camera is reasonable but not exceptional and ...
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- - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- May 2009
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
  By Joshua Goldman
  
  Review summary: sony cyber-shot dsc-w290 review: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a compelling package. Unless you're extraordinarily picky about your photo quality, it's a great pocket camera at a reasonable price with a solid combination of features, usability and ...
  
  Pros: Terrific design, interface and controls ; Wide-angle, 5x zoom lens ; Excellent price-to-feature ratio
  
  Cons: No optical zoom while recording video ; Soft photos
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- - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- May 2009
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
  By Joshua Goldman
  
  Review summary: The Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a compelling package, offering a 5x wideangle zoom and 12-megapixel resolution in a compact, attractive body for a reasonable price. Photo quality and performance are also solid. Combine that with a terrific design and you ...
  
  Pros: Terrific design, interface and controls ; wideangle, 5x zoom lens ; excellent price-to-feature ratio
  
  Cons: No optical zoom while recording video ; soft photos
  
  Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera, offering a solid combination of features, usability and design. Image quality isn't perfect, but it should be more than adequate for the vast majority of users
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- - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (blue) Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com
- May 2009
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (blue)
  
  Pros: Terrific design, interface, and controls ; wide-angle, 5x zoom lens ; excellent price-to-feature ratio
  
  Cons: No optical zoom while recording video ; soft photos
  
  Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.
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- - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: electronicsme.com
- May 2009
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
  
  Review summary: In conclusion, the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a great camera that offers users the best features of a point-and-shoot while adding the functionality of a digital video camera. As a camera that is readily accessible to users of all skill levels, this ...
  
  Pros: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x optical zoom, 3.0 in Clear Photo LCD Screen, 720p HD video ability, Face detection, Smile Shutter technology
  
  Verdict: If you like the portability of a point-and-shoot camera, but wish it...
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