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Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-W55
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Product Summary
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (silver)
price range: $139.97 - $250.80
It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews
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10 out of 10 people found this review helpful
"VERY COMPACT, but falls short of image quality"
by tuxedocox on February 19, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by socerguy243 on April 1, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Very compact point and shoot"
by boltcc on March 31, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"I love this camera, exactly what I wanted"
by dshritz97 on December 29, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Very worthy one! Great pix quality!"
by Celcelia on July 28, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSC-W55
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Color Silver
- Weight 4.1 oz
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Available Body Colors Caribbean blue, elegant black, pale pink, sleek silver
- Body Material Metal
Main Features
- Resolution 7.2 megapixels
- Sensor resolution 7.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 7,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 1000, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 100
- Digital Zoom 6 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs High sensitivity, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
- Special effects Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
- Digital video format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1.1 frames per second=1.3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 320 x 240
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 56 MB Flash - Integrated
- Integrated Memory 56 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 2048 x 1536, Standard, JPEG 1920 x 1080, Fine JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 1632 x 1224, JPEG 3072 x 2048
- Flash memory 56 MB - Integrated
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/2.8-5.2
- Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Digital noise reduction, Resizing an image, Direct print, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Digital image rotation, Auto power save, Histogram display, PRINT Image Matching
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 13 ft
- Type Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective flash range 8 in - 13 ft
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Color support Color
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 115,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 2-30cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.2
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens construction 5 : 6
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Software
- Type Sony Picture Motion Browser, Drivers & Utilities
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.7
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.4
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.5
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 1.4
- CNET Labs Wake up time 1.3
Product series
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (pink)
Price: $139.97 - $248.89
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 56 MB - Integrated
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (black)
Price: $179.99 - $298.56
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (aqua blue)
Price: $199.99 - $299.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 56 MB - Integrated
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (silver)
Price: $139.97 - $250.80
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 56 MB - Integrated
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Value Bundle (pink w/ case and card reader)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs:
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
