| The Good |
|---|
| In-camera photo editing, digital image stabilization, red eye correction, 4x optical zoom. |
| The Bad |
| No viewfinder, macro mode overly complicated, somewhat blurred video recording. |
| Yay or Nay |
| With all of the bonus features like digital image stabilization and in-camera editing that you don’t see on a lot of other digital cameras, this one is somewhat unique. It takes every measure needed to ensure clear and high quality photos. Anyone who values these things in a digital camera will certainly want to look a little bit more into buying this model. |
Overview
The Sony DSC-W330 is definitely a very technically capable model, with plenty to
offer to the average user, and even those who demand a little bit more bang for
their buck. It offers users everything from face detection to image stabilization, so
you will have no problems when it comes to taking quality pictures that are blur-free
and crystal clear. Overall, it’s a good modern camera with lots to offer, and because
it’s priced around $150, you won’t have to spend a lot to get a good quality model.
Snapshots
Each and every snapshot you take with this camera turns out nice, because 14.1
megapixel resolution and image stabilization ensures it. When you are taking photos
with this camera, you will be able to look at the impressive 3” LCD screen to see
exactly how your picture is going to turn out. Snapping quick pictures has never
been so easy as with this model.
Video
Filming at nearly 30 fps, the video quality which this camera produces is fairly
high, so you shouldn’t encounter nay problems with playback when watching your
recordings on a television or computer. The resolution is 640 x 480, and the format
is VGA.
Photo Quality and Extras
If you are picky when it comes to photo quality, then this camera might be what you
have been looking for. It offers a 14.1 megapixel resolution for every single picture
that you take, so you won’t have to be concerned with deleting a bunch of them
because they didn’t turn out clear enough. Digital image stabilization means that
none of your pictures will come out blurry, even if there is a moving background, or
your handle on the camera is a little shaky. It also offers face detection to help with
taking portrait pictures with your camera.
Downside
Just about the only downside that this camera has is the fact that there is no
viewfinder, along with the fact that the macro mode which it offers is slightly
complicated to learn.
Conclusion
As far as new digital cameras go, this one is a good choice for the average user. It
has a powerful 4x Carl Zeiss lens which is designed to take high-quality pictures in
different lighting and situations, so where other camera fail to take a good picture
this one succeeds. It has a variety of smart features, like face detection and in-
camera editing, for those who like to do things such as remove red eye before
getting them on to the computer. All in all it is an excellent choice for someone who
needs a modern and effective digital camera.
