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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black) | 
| Brand: Sony
Buy New: $252.89
as of 9/9/2010 06:30 CDT details
New (12) Used (8) Refurbished (1) from $139.99
Rating:  106 reviews
Sales Rank: 2773
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 3
Battery: 1 REchargeable Li-ion
Maximum Focal Length: 25
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Maximum Resolution: 12.1
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1
Minimum Shutter Speed: 2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 2
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: DSC-W290/B
Model: DSC-W290/B
UPC: 689466114294
EAN: 0689466114294
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor | | • | 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization | | • | 720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor | | • | 3.0-inch (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology | | • | 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included) |
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Product Description
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 camera combines style with power and intelligence. The W290 comes in 4 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the W290 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. The W290 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the large 3.0” (230k pixels) LCD.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 106
 Great camera with some set backs April 25, 2009
BOGY. (CT)
252 out of 270 found this review helpful
This camera does take great pictures. These days the cameras are very easy to operate with all of the auto settings and advanced face detection and scene recognition - it's hard to mess up a shot. This camera is no exception and makes the user feel like a pro when taking pictures. However, here are some things to think about when buying this camera:
1) The controls are on the right rear side of the camera. In particular the W/T buttons and the directional pad/button - the W button is hard to press and the left side of the dpad as well. For some reason they are right up against the right side of the 3" screen which causes a problem and you have to either reposition your finger or use your nail to press the buttons I mentioned. No, I don't have large fingers - it is just a design flaw. The buttons are set below the screen - if they were raised there would not be a problem. If you really want to see what I mean look at the pictures here on Amazon and zoom in on the back panel picture. Something I never noticed before but the directional button even has a part of the 3" LCD frame cut out because it is so close to the button. See for yourself....
2) The video is crisp and clear (720p) but you CAN NOT ZOOM while shooting video. Compared to the T500, T700, T900, T90 ect where you can zoom when recording video. Very disappointing and if someone here mentioned that in their review I wouldn't have bought the camera - I bet people here don't even own the damn thing. The steady shot works well too by the way.
3) There is a rattle when you shake the camera. This is apparent only when the camera is turned on so I think it is the lens cover(s) which retract and automatically opens and closes when you turn the camera on. The lens protector is very fragile and when closed you can push it open with your finger unlike the DSC-N1 that I had which was like solid doors covering the lens.
4) This thing is BIG! OK it's not huge but compared to the W300 It's thick. I know, it has a 3.0" screen compared to a 2.7" screen but it is heavier and thicker than the W300 and the T series but I want to compare apples to apples.
5) Switching from menus and functions is a bit slow. There is definitely a processing delay with video and some pictures that I took too. I wouldn't begin to throw a number out there (seconds) but it is definitely slower than the W300 for good comparison. Turning the camera on - slight lag - lens pops out - it's just a lot slower than the N1 and W300.
6) There is NO docking cradle, memory or a case provided with the camera. I like the new battery charger which does not have a power cord but has plugs that flip out so you just plug it into an outlet and walk away - when the indicator light is off you are done charging - really good idea!
7) You need two hands to operate this camera. With the W300 you can work the zoom and shutter button with your right had with ease. Not so with the W290. Watch that left hand too! The RF illumination is located right where you might put your left forefinger. Careful.
8) The shutter button is on top of the camera along with the power button and a new SMILE button. The smile button will automatically engage the smile detector and will snap a shot automatically when activated. Very cool. However, the button, along with the power button is so small and inset that you really have to wonder if you are pressing it or not. You do feel a click I should say so it isn't that bad I guess.
Canon - who's that? I don't use their products - Sony only baby. This is a great camera but could be better. Like the T700 the T900 came out and fixed a lot of issues. The W300 is a better camera than the W290. I am sure they will come out with a W400? It will be great I am sure! Get this W290 camera for the price and basic functions as a starter camera.
 Sharp April 17, 2009
R Lovan (USA)
54 out of 58 found this review helpful
+This camera takes amazing pictures. Sharp, vivid, crisp, (insert synonyms here).
+Having such a high resolution is nice and the wide angle lens is great. It also has a little extra zoom than other point-and-shoots, which is another great feature. The smile detection feature is fun for about 30 minutes, but ultimately useless. (At least to me....)
+It has tons of little features and settings and even allows for some "editing" on the camera like red-eye removal and such.
-I do wish i could mess with the settings a bit more though. I like to be able to manually set the exposure time and mess with other things as well. These are unaccessible to the user. Regardless, it takes great pictures without me fiddling with things, so perhaps it is best. Though I do wish it had a long exposure setting to take some cool lightning shots or mess with light graffiti, but I think I'll live.
-Also, you can't zoom while shooting video. This is a bit of a frustration as well.
+The camera itself is amazingly small for it's high resolution and hi-def video capabilities.
+Its construction is solid and the black looks pretty slick.
+Great "bang for the buck" camera. Simple enough for the family or girlfriend to use, and enough features and good enough quality for some more creative shots of my own. (and I don't feel girlie carrying it, though there are other colors if that's your thing...)
Easy to use, fantastic photos April 27, 2009
Bay Wiz (SF, CA)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I previously owned the Sony T500 because our family needs a camera that can take HD video, but also great photos in one package. I recently upgraded my personal camera and was going to hand down the T500 to my wife, but she did not like the all touchscreen controls. She prefers physical dials and buttons. So I sold off that camera and went in search of one with similar or better features that would be easy to use.
I ended up going with the W290 and it easily surpasses the T500 in photo quality. Right out of the box she was taking great photos on the auto setting. Low light shooting is problematic for all point and shoots, but the W290 did much better than I expected, just don't expect miracles. The 3 inch screen is gorgeous. I don't think I could ever go back to the 2.7 screens anymore.
The W290 is also priced well. It does cost more than a Flip HD or those other pocket HD camers, but purely from a video standpoint it's far superior. From the much larger lense to the bigger screen, there is no comparison. Then you add the full features of a quality camera and it's a no brainer. She's very happy with it.
 Faulty - returned for service after 2 months August 13, 2009
Amy A (Seattle, WA)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
The first two months with this camera was great. Easy menus, good battery life, simple point and shoot settings, good in all kinds of light. However, when I turned on the camera last weekend, every picture I took was overexposed, no matter what setting it was on. I consulted with the user guide - which has a WEAK troubleshooting section. It offered no help. Finally, I took it back to the Sony Store and the guy told me that the sensor went bad, and I'd have to mail in the camera for service.
The registration process was time consuming, and its a pain to have to mail it in. We'll see how quickly they can fix and return the camera to me.
I didn't get the extended warranty. I always feel like that is a rip-off, but maybe I will have to reconsider.
This is one great camera! May 26, 2009
nycebo (New York, NY)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I'm on my fourth digital camera, and by far, this Sony W290 is the best one I've ever had. It turns on quickly, processes pictures rapidly, and charges the flash faster than any camera I've used before.
In terms of picture quality, I am simply astonished. I have 2 35mm SLR cameras that I use when I want to be artistic and tend to be pretty particular about images. What surprises me the most about this camera is that the intelligent picture settings is phenomenal. I have taken photographs directly into sunlight, sunsets, dark rooms, fluorescent lighting, outside, etc and the camera's ability to quickly and properly adjust the ISO, aperture, speed, etc to create a wonderful picture is unparalleled. I actually think it's the first camera to adjust the settings for the environment even better than I would manually do myself by overriding the settings. In fact, I love leaving it on auto almost all the time now, taking a picture without worrying about anything at all, and then pleasant admiring how good the picture came out. Steady shot works well. Focus is terrific. And, the LCD on the back of the camera is enormous given the camera's small form.
If there is one complaint, red-eye subject notification could be set up better. While red eye reduction works great itself, the camera pre-flash is very similar to the actual photograph's flash and confuses subjects in the picture into thinking that I've already taken the photo, whereby the start to look away. I'm trying to get into the habit of telling them that the flash may shine 'twice' so as to get them to stay still. However, since the red eye reduction is automatic, it doesn't always come on, which adds more confusion. I like the blinking flash that cameras I've used in the past had a bit more.
But, that said, I'm really happy with the quality of the photos and the user interface of the camera. Again, it's the best compact I've owned and I really think one can't do wrong using it. Frankly, I think it's the best of its kind presently, particularly since I thought the price was reasonable.
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