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Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black) (OLD MODEL)
| Brand | Sony |
| Shooting Modes | Landscape, Scene |
| Compatible Mountings | Zeiss |
| Color | Black |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
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- 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- 2.5-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom
- High-sensitivity shooting mode increases ISO to maximum of 1000
- Capture MPEG VX video with audio
- Stores images on Memory Stick DUO or MS Pro DUO memory cards (56 MB internal memory included)
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| Customer Rating | 4.4 out of 5 stars (133) | 3.7 out of 5 stars (6776) | 4.0 out of 5 stars (740) | 3.9 out of 5 stars (49) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (2069) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (834) |
| Price | $19.91$19.91 | $18.87$18.87 | $35.99$35.99 | $36.99$36.99 | $74.22$74.22 | $299.00$299.00 |
| Sold By | DealStop | AbergBestDirect | Loucy | Heegomn | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Screen Size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches | 5 inches |
| Includes External Memory | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Item Dimensions | 3.54 x 0.91 x 2.32 inches | 3.74 x 2.4 x 0.94 inches | — | — | 0.9 x 3.6 x 2.22 inches | 1.85 x 4.7 x 3.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.12 ounces | 0.66 lbs | — | 3.18 ounces | 3.68 ounces | 0.98 lbs |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 7.1 megapixels | 21.0 megapixels | 18.0 megapixels | 12.0 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 1x | 8.00x | 8.00x | 5x | 4.6x |
| Video Capture Resolution | MPEG VX (640 x 480, 8/16/30 fps, unlimited) with audio | 720p | 720p | 720p | 720p | 1080p |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | no | — | Electronic | fixed LCD | fixed LCD |
Product description
From the Manufacturer
In silver, black, pink, or light blue, the DSC-W55 is a stand-out choice for style-conscious start-out or step-up camera customers who appreciate real value and advanced technology. 7.2 MP imaging, Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens and high sensitivity combine to capture clear, high-detail images even in low light--and with up to 380-shot2 Stamina battery power, 56 MB internal memory capacity and large 2.5-inch LCD screen, the DSC-W55 is ideal for family memories at home or on the road.
7.2-Megapixel Super HAD CCD
More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
Carl Zeiss 3x Optical Zoom Lens Design
A top-quality Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens design helps the DSC-W55 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition--a real advantage for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos.
Large 2.5-Inch LCD Screen
The DSC-W55 provides a large, bright LCD screen for composing shots, checking results, sharing your photos on location and reading camera setup menus even in full sunlight.
High Sensitivity Mode
With high sensitivity of ISO 1000, the DSC-W55 gives you better shots in low light so you can shoot without flash to preserve the mood--great for birthday parties, indoor gatherings and candid portraits.
Clear RAW Noise Reduction
The original Sony Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.
56MB Internal Memory
The DSC-W55 allows you to capture a large number of images without a flash memory card, so it's great for traveling or for quick candid snapshots.
Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience
The DSC-W55 also has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media--the compact, high-capacity storage media that make it easily to upload photos to your computer or make lab-quality prints at home on your SonyPicture Station digital printer (sold separately).
Function Guide Text/Icon Display
An on-screen Function Guide text/icon display makes it easy to learn the camera functions that give you greater creative freedom to adjust photo settings.
Versatile Color Modes
The DSC-W55 gives you greater creative freedom to adjust color mode for the creative results you want--with Natural setting for subtle colors, Rich setting for more intense colors, in addition to Monochrome and Sepia color settings.
Convenient Photo Modes
To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, the DSC-W55 lets you choose from several convenient photo modes: Auto, P-Auto, and Scene Selections for Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach environments.
14x Smart Zoom Feature
The Sony Smart Zoom feature intelligently "crops into" the central portion of interest in your photo, avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
The DSC-W55 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second4), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.
Stamina Battery Power
Sony lets you capture up to 380 shots2 with a fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery--enough shooting capacity to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation.
Burst Mode
You can fire off four shots automatically at 7.2 MP mode or up to 64 shots at VGA standard mode--a great way to capture a child's first steps or a pet's best tricks.
Picture Motion Browser Software
Supplied software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC--and provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.
What's in the box
Sony Cybershot DSCW55 digital camera, NP-BG1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSG battery charger, AV and USB multi-connector cables, wrist strap, software CD-ROM (Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adaptors are included.)
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 0.91 x 2.32 inches |
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| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| ASIN | B000M4J2MG |
| Item model number | DSCW55/B |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#416,204 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#4,480 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 17, 2007 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
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There are some annoying vertical blue lines that appear on some videos and I am not sure if the camera has a defect or this is a problem with lens design in certain lighting conditions. I will give Sony Customer Service a call on this.
Serious photographers beware, this is a point and shoot camera only, the only manual setting is ISO. You have white balance, and focus and metering options also. Some of the programmed shooting settings might be useful, however, I shot in P (program mode) at all times. The flash is deceptively powerful, so it can be a bit overpowering when shooting a close subject.
Although small, the camera is easy to hold and operate and the buttons are laid out in an easy to use manner. The viewfinder is invaluable in bright light when the LCD display is hard to see, a nice feature in a camera at this price. The menu is easy to use also and seems to be very similar to the Nikon SLR menu.
If you are looking for a point and shoot, compact, easy to use camera with very good quality images and attractively priced, consider this one. Also a thumbs up to Amazon, both on price and speed of shipment (I selected free shipping and received the camera in 5 days during holiday season).
Addendum: 6/9/08 The camera broke and had to be returned to Sony. Large, vertical lines appeared in the photos. I still like the camera, but don't think that it is very durable or will last very long before having to be replaced. If it breaks after the warranty period I will trash it rather than get it repaired.
One year later I am still very pleased with the camera. I have taken approx 3000 pics with it and it still works like new. It actually still looks pretty good as well. Probably due to the fact that most of the housing of the camera is made of metal not plastic.
One very nice surprise with this camera is the video function. While its nowhere near HD quality it is still very good quality considering the size of the camera. Even when viewed on my 50" plasma TV. In case you are wondering,unlike most cameras that limit the length of your videos to a pre-determined max time, you can record video for any length of time as long as you have available memory on the card. You may also mix video with photos on the same card as well.
As far as picture quality goes, I feel it takes pictures Equal to or greater than cameras of a much higher pixel rating...in fact it almost takes as good of a photo as my $1200.00 canon DSLR set up.
If you are looking for a small camera that takes great photos, has a great video feature, a good battery life, and is very durable. Stop looking because you just found it.
It was recommended to me by a friend because of the long battery life more than anything else. But it also takes very clear photos as well, that is if your not too shaky, but if you set it right, then it will compensate for even that. All in all I would highly recommend this camera, I'm no camera expert by any means, had a few in the past, all film type, this is my first digital. I didn't yet want to spend the bigger bucks to go to a high quality SLR until I found out if I would like the digital types or not.
One handy thing for me anyway, is that most of the time whenevr I leave home to go anyplace, I just put it in my pocket, never been able to do anything like that before.
UPDATE: Have now had this camera 3 years and only one problem. It just recently stopped working (2011) completely, thought it was a bad battery, replaced it, still same problem. So I decided to work on it the old "tried & True" method, I started banging it against a hard surface..STARTED WORKING AGAIN. So how can you complain against something like that.
I also really like the display info for each of settings. I have an older digital that has a few of the same settings on it, but you need to have the book with you to remember what each setting is for. On this you just turn the dial and it displays clearly what each setting is used for.
I added a 1 gig card to this and I can take as many pictures as I want. It's also great to just put in your pocket for hikes and walks. I've used it for snapping pictures while on walks of other landscaping ideas for my home. During the day it takes great outdoor pictures. An excellent purchase and the black is pretty cool looking too.



