Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 takes all of Sony's photography know-how, shoves it in a shiney titanium case, and offers up a compact camera that's so idiot-proof it'd make David Beckham look like David Bailey.

Pros: Incredibly simple operation gives highly impressive results. Jaw-dropping looks

Cons: The 3x zoom can't match the sheer power of the 13MP sensor

Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 doesn't just look the part, it takes extremely good photos too!

Review summary: Does this titanium-coated camera impress?

Pros: Features, styling, build, ease of use, handling, low ISO image quality, optical viewfinder

Cons: Small buttons, high ISO image quality, slow image processing and menu navigation

Verdict: The W300 sits atop Sony's "W" series of compact digicams. Image quality, as always with such cameras, is good at lower ISOs, but leaves a lot to be desired as sensitivity rises

Review summary: Does this titanium-coated camera impress?

Pros: Features, styling, build, ease of use, handling, low ISO image quality, optical viewfinder

Cons: Small buttons, high ISO image quality, slow image processing and menu navigation

Verdict: Overall then, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 provides a robust and scratch free snapping environment thanks to its superb build. Handing is on the twee side as the camera controls are small but you do get an optical viewfinder, always a bonus in these ...

Review summary: 13.6 megapixel compact camera with 3x zoom, 2.7-inch LCD and optical viewfinder. Advanced features include Super SteadyShot stabilisation, smile shutter, ISO 6400 and 5fps burst mode.

Pros: Imagine taking Mario Testino, all his cameras and assistants, and squashing them down really small. Satisfying, isn't it? Now squeeze them into a classy titanium shell and you've got an idea what the W300 is capable of. It's got pro-level 13.6MP ...

Cons: The Sony's weak 3x zoom can't really handle the sheer power of the 13.6MP chip – it's a bit soft round the edges. Don't get too excited by the ISO 6400 or 5fps shooting, either, as both only work at a reduced, cameraphone-style 3MP resolution

Verdict: Annoy your SLR-owning mates with a compact that shoots bigger pictures, has higher sensitivity and can capture (VGA) movies – all from a sexy little titanium case.