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Sony Cybershot W290
Sony Cybershot W290
B+
HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Good one with one unusual flaw."
  • 4 out of 5
"Good except the lack of zoom option while recording video"
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Sony Cybershot W290 Reviews

  • 3.8 out of 5

Rating: 3.8 of 5
(90 user reviews)

Sony W290 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 4 out of 5
Good one with one unusual flaw. (Sayantan Datta - 9/29/09)

Very good camera both for outdoor and indoor shooting. Built is exceptionally solid compared to the Canon or Nikon. Vibrant LCD and good battery life. read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good except the lack of zoom option while recording video (Mahmut Kubilay - 8/16/09)

I had a dsc T20 model before w290. Its video quality was not as good as w290; but I could zoom while recording video. Now... read more

  • 5 out of 5
EXCELLENT (JAZALA - 11/13/09)

I never owned a camera. This is first time I purchased in my life. I was wondering how it will work. Now when I showed... read more

  • 5 out of 5
AWESOME (Ruby - 6/10/09)

I just but this camera and at first i was unsure if i should buy this one or the Nikon s230 so I tried this... read more

  • 5 out of 5
love it (christine - 4/3/09)

I purchase this camera at sears and I am absolutely in love with it. It is easy to use and it takes great pictures. My... read more

  • 5 out of 5
best pocket sized digital camera i have owned (Dathan Postel - 3/23/09)

my wife wanted something small for vacation, so we took it with us on 3 week tour of europe along with canon d40 and have... read more

  • 1 out of 5
useless (Andreas Berndt - 7/9/09)

I bought the camera for its HD video capacity. Would be fine if the auto focus worked properly, but the video constantly changes between total... read more

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