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Review summary: The Sony DSC W55 is a compact, pocket sized digital camera. With seven megapixels and a three times optical zoom lens. This is a straightforward camera and offers good value for money. It also has a viewfinder.

Review summary: This compact camera has a 7.2 megapixel sensor and a Zeiss lens with a zoom range of 38-114mm (film equivalent). The camera is beautifully designed and constructed and has a face area slightly smaller than a credit card. It is 22mm thick and fits a ...

Pros: The macro performance of this camera is particularly fine. We used the camera for some close, detailed work where we would normally use a DSLR with micro lens and we were well satisfied with the results. Closest focussing distance is 2cm.

Cons: The printed manual is inadequate and the on-screen display is very difficult to use to set camera parameters. The full handbook is on a CD which we think is cheap skatery and is deterring owners from getting the best out of their camera. The menu ...

Verdict: This is a good compact camera that we enjoyed using. Up to ISO 200 it produces fine images. It has selectable aspect ratios and it can take pictures in the right ratio and pixel dimension for widescreen high definition televisions, (169 and 1920x1080 ...

Review summary: It's typical of Sony that the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 is a classy looking number. Our model came finished in a cool silver colour scheme and decorated with subtle details that make it appear far pricier than £147.

Verdict: Good looking and comfortable to use, the Sony produces decent-looking shots. It's relatively expensive for a compact model, and it uses only proprietary Sony memory. But this is one nifty digital camera.

Review summary: It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this shooter a worthwhile pick.

Pros: Solid image quality and performance ; brushed-aluminum faceplate is a pretty touch for a budget model

Cons: Plastic body ; review button is not easy to press

Review summary: This budget digital camera is a £10 upgrade to the Cyber-shot DSC-W35, which buys you a nice brushed-metal fascia and a larger LCD screen. It's not the most exciting camera in the world, but its clear and pleasing photos make it worth a gander

Pros: Solid image quality and performance ; brushed-aluminium faceplate is a pretty touch for a budget model

Cons: Plastic body ; review button is not easy to press

Verdict: It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this £120 shooter a worthwhile choice