Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

usability, performance, portability, price, durability

memory, size, reliability

59% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, image quality, size, portability, performance

reliability, shutter

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Leistung, Bedienbarkeit, Design, Bildqualität, Preisleistungsverhältnis

70% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

Extremely fast, Low noise shots, Good colour reproduction

No manual white balance, Over sharpening issues, Sluggish menu and controls

Extremely fast, Low noise shots, Good colour reproduction

No manual white balance, Over sharpening issues, Sluggish menu and controls

A solid compact camera that combines speedy operation with above average image quality. If you're making enlargements the over sharpening may become an issue, but otherwise this is a good choice if you're after an all purpose model.

Good resolution, particularly in the middle of the frame Nice design - very slim, all-metal body HDTV output Decent macro Good image quality in good light; bright, sharp images with immediate 'consumer friendly' appeal Very reliable exposure system in...

Slow, unreliable focus in low light Combined effects of noise and noise reduction at high ISO's and in low light produces poor results Noise reduction effects visible even at low ISO settings Fiddly controls and fancy fade effects which make menus feel...

I haven't actually used a Sony Cyber-shot compact for about a year, and on previous experience I was expecting the W80 to sail through this review and emerge - even if not with flying colors - as an easy recommendation for anyone wanting a simple point...

Optical image stabilization performs well; decent image quality

High noise artifacting at or above 400 ISO

Attractive new display ; Great performance and pictures

Small buttons can sometimes feel awkward

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 reigns as the current king of the Cyber-shot W-series. While the most expensive, it also packs in the most features and polish of any W-camera to date. Its solid picture quality and fast speed make it a great choice for a...

Attractive new display; great performance and pictures.

Small buttons can sometimes feel awkward.

With a shiny new interface, fast performance, and great pictures, the DSC-W80 sits on the top of the budget snapshot heap.

Attractive new display; great performance and pictures.

Small buttons can sometimes feel awkward.

With a shiny new interface, fast performance, and great pictures, the DSC-W80 sits on the top of the budget snapshot heap.

Not too small for features like image stabilization, high ISO sensitivity and Face Detection ; Big, LCD screen, usable (but a little hard to see) in full sun and in surprisingly dim lighting too ; Good, bright AF-Assist lamp ; Very fast USB 2.0...

Menu system remains difficult to navigate ; High ISO captures color at the expense of detail ; Limited flash range (no surprise, this is very typical of subcompact digital cameras) ; An excellent lens overall, but pincushion distortion at telephoto...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 ships from March 2007 priced at U.S.$250, and is available in pink, black, silver, or white