Sony Cybershot DSCW150/G 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Gold)

I bought this to replace the exact same model of camera. This is one that my husband (who is electronically challenged) can use with no problem. With few exceptions the pictures taken are sharp and clear. The zoom feature is located in an area that's not at all awkward. Love it.

Let me start with stating that most point and shoot cameras are compromise on various basic performance parameters. I bought this camera for my wife for whom any feature beyond the basic auto mode is unnecessary. For a point and shoot it has lots of very advanced features typically available in dslr or prosumer cameras. I am talking about things like bracketing( takes pictures at different exposure level), dynamic range optimizer and my favorite live histogram. Let me summarize its positives and negatives:- Wide angle lens 30mm to 150mm (5x zoom)- Image stabilizer is very good, I have taken very good pictures at 1/4sec & iso 100. Basically it will let you take good pictures at low iso(to avoid noise), where you can not use flash.-DRO (dynamic range optimizer): Autmatically adjusts for a balance between highlight & shadows, two different levels of DRO available- Live histogram: I have this feature in my nikon 8400 (prosumer camera)and is very useful for adjusting exposure in extreme lighting conditions e.g. daylight scenery in Yosemite, Bryce. Metering systems of most cameras can not keep up with such extreme lighting conditions.- Three levels for flash. Soft flash for closeups, standard, flash+ for far away objects.- Colors: It has very bright and saturated colors even in basic color mode. If you are mainly going to use it take pictures of kids, you may like prints from it. I am used to subdued colors of Nikon.Now the negatives, some of which could be a problem for someone.- In auto mode, it pushes up the iso to 400 therefore producing grainy pictures.- Flash is underpowered, stated range is 4.3m. I would stick to half that distance for decent pictures.- You can restrict the iso to below 200 to keep noise low. I have found that even at iso of 100 the detail in pictures is not that good. My theory is that it has a very strong noise reduction algorithm at all iso's. If you are mainly going to take 4x6 pictures this might not be an issue for you.I hope this review is useful in your decision making.

The video quality of this camera is pretty good. It met most my needs for a everyday point-and-shot camera. The battery is powerful one too. It can last hundreds of shots or hours of video.The battery charger is a little bit wired. I wish it can connect the camera with a cable. Now I have to remove the battery to charge it.

I received this camera for Christmas and was very excited upon reading all the specs on the box. The pictures come out beautifully on the LCD, but once you transfer them to the computer, the quality changes. They're ALL inconsistent, even when comparing photos in similar lighting conditions. The best way I can describe the pictures from this camera is like a Monet painting; from far away the image seems just fine, but up close it is a HUGE mess. Lots of blurring, no crispness, graininess, pixelating. I was absolutely appalled. I have a Canon Elph S500 from FOUR years ago that takes better photos than this. Looks like I will be buying another Canon. Huge disappointment. Definitely do your research and look at the image quality to decide if this camera would be acceptable for you. For me, it's not.

Nice camera, complete package, great point and shoot, small and easy to handle, with a feature most cameras don't have that is quite valuable--an optical view finder that allows you to plan your shots and save battery by turning off the screen if you want!

I bought the camera as a Christmas gift, and we took a ton of pictures while visiting family. There was very little instruction needed in order to operate the camera, as the ICONS and screen displays make this camera easy to use. The screen makes it easy to see pictures taken. I love it!!

Excellent! Recommended by 100%

It is my belief that this is the best digital camera (of this class) on the market. Photos are always clear and it is indeed user friendly.