Sony DSC-WX80 Cyber-shot review

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WX80 camera and Sony Cyber-shot is one of those models that prove the old adage: You can not judge a book - or a camera - by its cover. I certainly do not expect the camera has many of the features above average, like most small cameras tend to fight with cheap image quality and performance.

However, the response time of the WX80 is higher than average, and this unit is doing with its image quality enough. You will not be able to offer a very large print with the Cyber-shot WX80 by some slight sweetness of the image, but the image quality is very good for flash photography are shared via social networking sites like Facebook. You can also share your photos with Facebook via Wi-Fi feature of the camera.

Sony WX80 is very low, which means that the buttons and LCD screen is also very low. This is a big disadvantage of this device, such as a person with large fingers will have problems with this convenient device. If you do not mind, but the small size of this model is a good choice compared to others in the sub-$ 200 price.

Specifications

Resolution:

16.2 megapixels

Optical Zoom:

8X (34 272mm 28-224mm 4:03 16:9)

LCD:

2.7-inch, 230,000 pixel

Maximum Image Size:

4608 x 3456

Battery:

Lithium-ion battery

Dimensions:

2.13 x 3.75 x 0.91 inches

Weight:

4.4 oz (with battery and memory card)

Image sensor:

1/2.3 inch CMOS

Video mode:

HD AVCHD 60i is (1920x1080)

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Good performance in comparison to other small cameras

The image quality is not good, Flash

WX80 easy to use with the built-in help screens

Solid battery life

Built-in Wi-Fi is nice to find in this price range

Less

8x magnification may be greater

You can enlarge some of the pictures, where a softer image notice

The camera control buttons are too small

The LCD screen is slightly smaller than it should be

Some menu options are a little strange and confusing

The image quality

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On average, the quality of the picture is very good with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. You will not be able to offer a very large print with this camera, but it will work well for both short-and share them with others through social networks or by email.

The color accuracy is above average with this device, with images on both internal and external. WX80 and did a good job in preparing the exposure, which is not always the case with entry-level cameras, point and shoot.

Show the characteristics of a great little sweetness, and the mechanism of AF in WX80 not over the entire zoom range and razor sharp. Another problem occurs with the image of sweetness, because the camera Cyber-shot WX80 uses a 1/2.3-inch image sensor is small. You can not notice this softness with the display of small images, but if you try to create a large pressure or to enlarge the image sizes on a computer screen, you will see a slight blur.

At least Sony decide CMOS image sensor with this equipment in low light to perform better than other cameras with small image sensors comprise helps. Flash image quality is not very good with the camera quickly WX80 when using the flash, which is hard to find a comparison with other models of the same price.

Performance

I was quite surprised by the Cyber-shot WX80 ability to perform fast, how to see very little shutter lag. He also questioned the Sony WX80 so strong storm, so that you take several shots per second at full resolution.

If you are looking for other cameras in a subgroup of $ 150 to $ 200 price, the Sony WX80 is an artist above average.

Sony WX80 very simple to use, even if you. Did not have a specific situation This camera uses a toggle switch method instead of three years, so you have to choose between photo mode, video mode and panorama mode. The camera Cyber-shot WX80 not fully manual mode.

The battery life is very good with this unit, even though it has a rechargeable battery and a small thin.

Finally, Wi-Fi capabilities of high-WX80 Cyber-Shot works very well, although it may be a bit confusing for the establishment of the first. Using Wi-Fi is often drains the battery faster than just shooting still images.

Design

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At first glance, the Sony WX80 model is very simple looking with body-colored trim and silver.

If you're so small, look for a camera, and the Cyber-shot WX80 is definitely an interesting option. This is a little of a camera devices on the market, and weighs only 4.4 ounces with battery and memory card installed. This small size has its disadvantages, such as control buttons DSC-WX80 is too small for comfortable use, including the power button. Can miss some spontaneous with this device because it can not support images correctly the power button.

Another feature that is very small with this camera is the LCD screen, as it measures only 2.7 inches diagonally and has 230,000 pixels, and both less than the average measurements of the cameras on the market today.

It was nice to have a higher 8X zoom with this camera than 10X is a measure of the average magnification of the lens mounted cameras.