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Sony CyberShot W70
Editor's Review
Sony's W70 gives users point-and-shoot simplicity with a big 7.2 megapixel sensor, allowing for superb prints. The W70 offers a new function guide to better convey the use and purpose of the various modes with simple text explanations displayed on the large 2.5 inch LCD screen. The resolution guide helps users decide what resolution is best for making digital prints, with a handy pop up screen telling you what the ideal print size is for your particular setting. Manual controls give the W70 lasting potential for growing users who want to graduate from the camera's auto functions. With all these helping hints, the W70 does what it can to ensure perfect pictures.
Editor's Review
Sony's W70 gives users point-and-shoot simplicity with a big 7.2 megapixel sensor, allowing for superb prints. The W70 offers a new function guide to better convey the use and purpose of the various modes with simple text explanations displayed on the large 2.5 inch LCD screen. The resolution guide helps users decide what resolution is best for making digital prints, with a handy pop up screen telling you what the ideal print size is for your particular setting. Manual controls give the W70 lasting potential for growing users who want to graduate from the camera's auto functions. With all these helping hints, the W70 does what it can to ensure perfect pictures.
Specifications
- 7.2 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom / 2x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- auto exposure
- ISO 100-1000
- JPEG file format
- movie mode
- lithium ion battery
- 2.5 inch LCD
- Memory Stick storage (58MB internal)
- Release Date: Mar 03, 2006
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Sony CyberShot W70 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
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Unfortunately, no, there is no way to do this with the W70, or at least not with what comes in the box. Purpose-built webcams can be had for $5 and up, though, so you should probably just buy one of those.
Good luck!
anyone?
What w55 has extra:
(1) More low resolution options: 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224, 64 x 480 compared to 2592 x 1944, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 for W 70
(2) Extra Image ratio Option: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 against 4:3, 3:2 for W 70
(3) Higher Flash guide no.: 3.9 m (12.7 ft) 9 m against 2.4 m (7.8 ft) 4 m of W-70
What W-70 has extra
(1) Better Digital Zoom (2X)
(2) Option for Manual Focus - 5 Steps
(3) Internal Memory - 58mb against 56mb in w-55
Other Differences:
Normal focus range - 30cm in W-55 against 50cm in W-70
So the only advantage i see is the manual focus option, but i am not sure if it is worth the price difference as there are more options in W55
<A HREF="dpreview.com/reviews/compar... a comparison of the two cameras side-by-side. As you'll see the major differences are that the slightly more expensive W55 has an extra choice of resolution, the added 16:9 image ratio and comes in pink.
Hope this helps,
Mark
Added note: You might want to check the prices as the prices on the link have the W55 more expensive whereas on this website, the W70 is priced higher.
invest in a nice new camaera
i would suggest the panasonic lumix ls60
... Could someone check me what is the best deal? Without looking the price...
Sony W55 or W70??
Well... I'm in a REALLY HARD decision... but... I don't know... well, I don't have probs in prices because I can find both of these cameras for "same price" ... but I've seen things saying that W70 got USB1.1 instead the USB2.0 used in W55.
The W70 model also is not listed in the Sony Style webiste... Maybe getting "discountinued" ??? So... many things making me go for the W55, and once again, It was launched 1 year after W70, and I believe that Sony could have time to fix any issue/bugs that was in the W line.
Please, if ANYBODY else has a comment/suggestion/information... please post! I'm probablying going to buy the Sony W55 + 1GB stick + simple case for around $250 shipped... VERY probably before the next 3 days, so, If I come back here and don't see any replies, I'm going to do that..
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thankx.
I need the "conclusion", like... go for that because this this this... heheh, I just need a help to buy a good dig. camera and I gotta buy in less than 2-5 days =/
ps: does someone knows the MAIN diff in canon SD600 and SD630??
Thanks guys!!!
I just saw this review of W70, digitalcamerareview-cnet.co... and the editor said that the Sony W5x series is a better value than the W70.
Looks like the W70 and W55 question is getting in the end... ending up with W55! (black or silver?? LOL)
Question: Does someone know if the Sony W55 can be used as webcam?? I saw something like in the Sony support pages, but they didn't metioned about the Sony W5x series.
I want to buy this Sony W55 for BEST price and quality (shipment, customer care, etc...).
I also need accessories, bags, etc..
THX
What w55 has extra:
(1) More low resolution options: 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224, 64 x 480 compared to 2592 x 1944, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 for W 70
(2) Extra Image ratio Option: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 against 4:3, 3:2 for W 70
(3) Higher Flash guide no.: 3.9 m (12.7 ft) 9 m against 2.4 m (7.8 ft) 4 m of W-70
What W-70 has extra
(1) Better Digital Zoom (2X)
(2) Option for Manual Focus - 5 Steps
(3) Internal Memory - 58mb against 56mb in w-55
Other Differences:
Normal focus range - 30cm in W-55 against 50cm in W-70
Did you want to take the time and date off the picture? You have to set that up in the menu before taking the photo. Please let us know if this is what you're trying to do.
Andrew
I'm not sure about the Snapfish site, but I know on Shutterfly.com you can print custom messages on the back of the prints, so you can put the date there if you like. You can also use digital image editing software to put the dates on your photos manually. Something like PainShop Pro ( corel.com/servlet/Satellite... ) works great, and it is offered on a free trial.
Andrew
As far as I know, the W70 and W100 were both announced on the same day. I believe that both are still in production. As you can see above, there are still plenty of shops (in the US, anyway) selling the W70.
Furthermore, the W100 is only 0.2 inches bigger than the W70 in two of its dimensions, and about an ounce heavier, so it's not really that much bulkier. And for that slight extra bulk, it adds on an extra megapixel and larger flash, aperture, and ISO ranges.
I'm not aware of any problems per se with the software, though I do think that the manufacturer image editing programs are usually junk that should be replaced with third party software (Adobe Photoshop/Elements, Picasa, irFanview, etc) as soon as possible.
Hope this helps!
You can choose which brand of memory stick you are looking for on Amazon.com ( amazon.com/gp/search/other/... ). Of all the other companies, ScanDisk ( amazon.com/s/sr=41-2/qid=11... ) makes the most. I hope this helps.
Andrew
I don't recommend this camera for this purpose. Taking pictures of race cars or other fast moving objects needs some knowledge and understanding of manual photography. If you want to have a point and shoot camera then find a model that has shutter or aperture priority setting capability. Then set the shutter speed to high enough if you want a specific car to be sharp in the picture.
1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.
2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.
3. Fresher batteries. Use alkalines at least. But I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy.
4. Shoot in "sports" modes when you're in situations that require action. Night or available light modes when in night time settings. These presets can help in speeding up your shots, rather than the camera taking a split second to evaluate the conditions of the lighting.
5. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.
6. When possible, use a flash - even in day time. This will "freeze" the image and cause your subject to "pop" in the shot. However, flash is only designed for limited range and can dissipate outside of about 20-25 feet unless you're using a zoomable flash.
7. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.
These are two very comparable cameras. Both are tiny point and shoot units with big LCDs and pretty standard-for-their range stats. Both cameras get mostly good reviews from users and pros alike.
You can find a very detailed side by side comparison of the two cameras' stats here ( dpreview.com/reviews/compar... ), but the important differences are as follows:
1. Megapixels. The W70 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) packs 7MP into the same size chip that holds the Nikon's 6MP. The 1MP iincrease isn't a huge gain in terms of print size, and packing a million more pixels into the same sensor real estate might degrade picture quality a bit, particularly in low light.
2. LCD. The S9 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a slightly higher resolution screen (153,000 pixels vs. the Sony's 115,000) at the same size (2.5"). However, the Sony has an optical viewfinder, which is a feature that the Nikon lacks.
3. Memory media. The W70 uses Sony's proprietary MemoryStick cards, which are more expensive and harder to find than the common SecureDigital cards used by the S9.
Honestly, there isn't much difference between these two. I prefer the Sony's more rugged build, but you'd be well-served to read customer reviews, both here and at other sites like Amazon.com. The people who own the cameras know best. :)
Hope this helps.
One of my friend has W30 model he experiences same problem. He also I using 2GB sony memory stick duo.
And in the future, don't do any "file management" through the camera. Delete all files by using a memory card reader and your PC.
So, from where u purchase is not a matter, u should check the memory stick on the spot by shooting full storage(2GB).
How can I do to format the memory through USB by my pc? ? ?
I use Windows Xp Pro SP 2. I've tried formatting it with the camera itself, but the problem still persists...
Thanks In Advance...
Yes, the W70 is PictBridge compatible.
Good luck!
Andrew
Cheers!
M!
Outside of color, price and 6MB of internal memory, there is no large difference between the two cameras. Some smaller differences are listed below in the same order that you have them listed above:
-Minimum shutter speed: 1 sec VS 30 sec
The 30 second shutter speed will allow for long exposures in extremely dark light, but you'll need a tripod or steady surface to set the camera on.
-Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 sec VS 1/1000 sec
You won't use this much of a difference too often in normal every day shots.
-Optical Viewfinder: Yes VS No
If you like being able to peer through the optical viewfinder instead of just using the LCD, the Sony W70 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) might be a better camera for you.
Weight and size are marginal differences between the two. Between the two, I would pick the Sony W70 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) for conventional use.
Andrew
Of you would take the W70 beyonnd the W100 and W70, what about the W55 and W70??
The W55 was launched this year and the W70 last year... so, I don't know what is the best ... I can get this for pretty the same price, and I don't know what is better.
Thanks
EDIT: I just saw that W70 has USB 1.1 instead the USB2.0 that W55 has. Well... It'll have a point for W55 in time to choose =(
Posed pictures.
I like to crop and enlarge photos. Needs to be compact. I don't have room to carry around a bulky camera. Should be fairly durable.
For the specifications you have, the Sony W70 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) might fit the bill. It is a 7.2 megapixel camera that will give great quality photos, it measures approximately 3.5 x 2.25 x 15/16 inches, so it will fit nicely into a small bag or pocket, and it has a shutter speed range of 1/8 to 1/2000 seconds in auto mode and 1 to 1/2000 seconds in program mode make it great for catching sports action of your kids on the field. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
I would choose the Panasonic FX01 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I think. Panasonic has done an outstanding job in this camera. Like the Sony W70 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) it's nice and small, but it has a slightly wider telephoto range, and uses SD cards, not memory stick; SD is the clear standard these days. The Canon A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a great camera, too from a good pedigree, and would be the choice if you like AA batteries -- they are bigger, but widely available.
Other guidelines to make sure your LI batteries have a long life is:
Guidelines for Notebook Batteries:
* Remember that new batteries generally arrive in a discharged state; you must charge them up for a few hours before their first use.
* Try to avoid running your batteries all the way to zero, because doing so causes them to die a little more quickly
* Also, charging batteries too often will reduce their lifespans
* Don't charge your batteries before long periods of inactivity
So, if this is a concern to you, then by all means, get a AA powered camera and use rechargeables. Then, when they die, you can just get replacements that are fairly cheap.
You can find out more at our website: digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
Andrew
Does the W70 use the same file format ?
The guys at the Sony centre don't seem to know.
Andrew
ISO is a measurement of sensitivity to available light. ISO traditionally measured the sensitivity of film, but on digital cameras the ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera's image sensor (equivalent to film ISO on a typical camera).
The higher the ISO is set, the more sensitive the sensor is to available light. Thus in situations with very little available light, you'd want your camera set to a higher ISO to capture as much of it as possible.
At higher ISOs in low light situations, you might find 'graininess' as the camera captures more light but at the same time captures more "noise."
The Auto mode of most digital cameras will take care of ISO for you by itself. But if you set your camera to Manual mode you'll have a few choices to make.
If you're attempting to take a picture and you don't think there's enough light (or if your camera warns you it's too dark), click the ISO up. Similarly, if you're shooting in very low light and you're using a slow shutter speed, you might experience camera shake or other problems associated with slow shutters. Rather than try to deal with it, try turning the ISO up and then you can use a faster shutter speed and still capture enough light for the photo.
If you want the wide-angle lens, go for the SD800IS. I have it, and love it.
Canon a630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Panasonic Lumix fx07 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Sony W70 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
These are all great cameras that are capable of doing what you ask. Check them out and see which ones have the features you would use for other things and which is the best value for you.
Good luck
Sony CyberShot W70 Reviews
Sony CyberShot W70 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
had the camera for the last 10 months and its awesome! It takes absolutely great pictures and i was surprised with how good its features are. I've tried playing with its settings and i've been discovering a lot of good things about it since the first day i used it. Flash, macro feature, color, quality> the camera never fails to satisfy me. quite expensive though, but NO REGRETS! it's worth it.
- 5.0 out of 5
I wanted a decent compact camera and I chose the Sony w70. It looks great, all right, it's not that easy to handle but you turn it on and you forget about it. I recommend not to use only the automatic mode, try to play with the programmable functions, you can get much more out of the camera. Image quality is nice, sharp, smooth, pleasure to the eye, something like this was unexpectable years ago from a compact digital cam.
Check out my summer vacation album:
http://czsolt5.atw.hu
The pics were taken with the w70 on summer of 2007 in the most beautiful places of my sweet home, Hungary
- 1.0 out of 5
Loved the light weight easy to handle - good pics but now I have purchased two in last year and they both have ended up with mechanical problems to the extent that they are in the trash! I have an old digital kodak and has taken 5 times the physical abuse and still works!! - just it is bulkier.
- 5.0 out of 5
Although it was a rather intutive decision when i bough W-70, but the tough conditions i tried it on gave me good results. a little care while shooting and the camera will give excelent results... spend time with this one and once you and the camera are attuned to each other, don't worry about anything going wrong..
- 2.0 out of 5
At first I thought it was great but then after shooting some inside shots was unhappy with the flash. very weak-but liveable til it quit opening the lens when I pushed the on button. Have cleaned everything and will work for a while then lock up again. Would not by another sony like this one. I'm switching back to canon.
- 5.0 out of 5
It's everything what I need, Especially 2 cm makro and high video capabilities
- 2.0 out of 5
I agree with all the negative remarks. Poor Quality, poor zoom and the date stamp is a very import feature for me. And I was lied to or either the sales person was poorly informed. I purchased mine as a open box with battery missing for $99, purchased battery $60, at Circuit city and was told it was a $250 camera. I get home, go on line to check the value and hoping to find the date stamp setting and I was suprised to fine Circuit city has it listed for 189. So needless to say, I will be returning my today.
- 1.0 out of 5
I wouldn't buy this camera again for $5! I owned a Sony Cybershot 4 years ago and loved it so, with my first child on the way, decided to "upgrade" my digital camera. I purchased a new Sony Cybershot DSC-W70. I quickly realized that this camera did not allow me to date stamp my photos. I spoke with Sony and they told me that their new Sony cameras no longer have the date stamp option. And...they refused to allow me an exchange. So...if you (like most) want to be able to have a date printed out on your photos...stay away from this camera.
- 5.0 out of 5
a very handy and nice digicam,worth to own it
- 5.0 out of 5
I have owned Nikon,Pentax,Minolta and it takes much better photo's than the current Nikon 5mg pix easy to use. Great clear detailed photo's. I was very surprised Sony could do it, I was very hesitant how ever you can't go wrong with a Carl Z lens
- 1.0 out of 5
Having all the same problems. Very unhappy with this camera.
- 1.0 out of 5
we purchased this camera hoping for a small, compact digital camera that takes great pictures and we have a decent zoom. the outdoor pictures are fine but the indoor pictures are terrible. they are either underexposed without any flash and if you do use the flash they are overexposed. If you move the camera at all it is completely blurry. I am so dissatisfied with this camera that i am ready for something completely new. Take my word and keep looking for another camera if you are wanting crisp photos, both indoor and out.
- 5.0 out of 5
I was actually scared to get this camera because of all the bad reviews I've read. I have had sony cameras in the past and none of them have ever broken. I was just worried because my last sony camera was so slow and would take blurry pictures. This camera takes a lot less blurry pictures and is really fast, I get that bird I wanted before it flies away. My pictures from San Diego turned out awesome.
- 5.0 out of 5
This is an AWESOME camera. I got it for christmas of 2006-2007, and i was totally flabergasted. This camera can take great shots and the battary is EASY to charge. It was al so easy to download the program on to the computer, so you can import your pictures on, and it tells you the date and time that your took the picture. I absolutley love this camera!!!
- 4.0 out of 5
This Camera consider the upgraded version for the W30 & W50 series.
Pro: Overall functions and pictures taken are excellent especially outdoor and places with much lighting. Video recording are clear and easy to use.
Bad: ISO 1000 sensitivity does not seem to be well. Lots of noise even began at ISO 200.
- 5.0 out of 5
Sony is well known for its quality standards, this one is not a exception.Its has quite solid styling and very handy too.When you switch it on it briskly wake up and ready for the shot.Focusing on the object is quite easy with its Multi-Focus.When you trigger, the image captured with almost zero lag.The image quality is perfect. Even though the Flash reaches a short distance, it did the job neatly in its range.The LCD is surely a great attractive feature.It crystal clear and brighter.Overall, once you use this camera surely you will give your heart to it.I simply Love this.
- 5.0 out of 5
This camera is truly my pride and neighbours enemy.Apart from running mode option the other features are excellent.This camera requires patience after clicking but once the photo is taken the quality is very good.My advice to all use the camera as much as you can and don't put it in almira for long and you will defietly love this beautiful piece .
- 5.0 out of 5
This is my first digital camera, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I am extremely pleased. It's so hard when buying the first camera to wade thru all of the models that are out there and try to make a wise selection. Even if you read consumer reports, often the particular models they review are not in stock in the store you go to. This website was VERY helpful to me in making the decision, by the way.
My photos have been wonderful for the most part, even before I've learned how to use all the bells and whistles. (If I'd zoomed more, the photos of people would have been a lot better, w/out a lot of extraneous background, tho they have cropped pretty well w/out losing much resolution.)
The battery has already run down, tho, but I think it's probably because I've been playing a lot. I would definitely recommend buying an extra battery at the same time you buy the camera.
I think a first-time user would be very pleased with this Sony camera,
- 3.0 out of 5
On brand name, I have taken this camera with less features but quality of photos are not good in indoor. Moreover this camera is not tolerating even little shake causing blurr in the photo.
- 2.0 out of 5
Purchased this camera to replace older Fuji FinePix (3.2megs). I have taken about 100 pictures with the Sony. The majority of pictures taken inside, have been terrible. Outdoor pictures are better, but not the quality I expected. I took a series of pictures with the old Fuji, set at 3 megs (max), and then took the same pictures again with the Sony, set at 7 megs (max). When loaded into the computer, the old Fuji pictures were much more crisp / sharp, when compared to the new Sony pics. Called SOny customer support and they requested that I send it in for service.
- 5.0 out of 5
We have a professional digital camera but needed something smaller for trips, and vactions..the cyber shot is perfect, tons of features excellent..very easy to use and understand the menus and settings.... very cool
- 5.0 out of 5
This camera is awesome! It's compact, sleek, and takes great pictures. The auto shutter speed is fast...it doesn't take so long to take the picture that smiles get fake. It is definitely the best camera I've owned.
- 5.0 out of 5
The battery is charged outside the camera in a small battery charger that plugs into an electrical outlet. Very easy to setup the camera to your specifications. Instruction manual is easy to understand. This first day of owning this camera, I took a lot of pictures and loaded them to my computer. The results were clear and rich colors. I have other digital/video cameras and the DSC-W70 is everything I was looking for in the combination of still and movie photography. I am not a professional but I do love taking pictures. The LCD is very easy to view, even in the sun. I read about this camera about three months earlier and I have waited and it was worth the wait.
- 4.0 out of 5
Very handy and easy to use. But very delicate to dust
- 4.0 out of 5
i love the camra.best one i ever owned .i bought one for my daughter too!
