Sony Cyber-shot W230

Sony Cyber-shot W230 Digital Camera features as the low budget camera. These are available for around $299 and are available in four attractive colors –black, silver, red and blue. This model is quite close to W220, except a few changes. This model was introduced in Australia in Feb’09 and is the entry level model. When we review Sony Cyber-shot® W230 Digital Camera, these are the following features which attract us:

1. The biggest advantage is the price factor. At low price, you are getting a 12.1 mega pixel camera, that too from Sony.
2. 12.1 mega pixels ensure that the picture quality is sharp and clear.
3. Wide 3 inch LCD screen enables to view the images clearly both before and after shooting.
4. It is equipped with 15mb built in memory. You can increase the memory limit by using a memory stick.
5. Superior quality lens by Carl Zeiss is used, as is the case with all the Sony cameras.
6. 4x optical zoom ensures picture quality.
7. The focal length range is from 30mm to 120mm.
8. The auto feature is quite powerful. It will automatically focus on the photo based on the size.
9. It has a good shutter speed.
10. The intelligent scene recognition feature enables to take clear picture in bright light or dim light, whether you are indoors or outdoors.
11. The camera is smart enough to recognize the difference between a child and an adult and would get the images accordingly.
12. It is very easy to operate this camera.

There are a few drawbacks with this camera. First of all, Sony introduced too many models in a short span of time. Instead of buying W230, by just shelling out a few dollars more, you can get W290, which has wider screen and better features than W230.

The images don’t come out that beautifully in twilight, without the use of flash. Though, Sony recommends use of tripod and flash, it will amount to additional expenditure. In that case, the budget increases, and it would be better to go for higher versions.

However, we should forget that we are getting a Sony make, 12.1mp camera at a cheap rate and this makes it a best deal.