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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S650

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S650

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 85

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 300 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 59/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

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  • cameras.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 74

    Summary: The Sony DSC S650 is a seven megapixel, easy to use, starter digital camera. Overall I was disappointed with the picture quality. There are also one or two further issues you need to be aware of as well.

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  • goodgearguide.com.au

    Editors' rating: 40

    Summary: An uninspiring compact camera, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-S650 has numerous issues with regards to image quality and general operation that mean there are better purchases elsewhere.

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CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.

Snapshooter

The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.

The specs that matter

Resolution It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs.
Price$150 to $300
Lens typeZoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent)
Storage mediaInternal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard
Photo file formatJPEG
InterfacesUSB, NTSC/PAL television connection
Exposure controlsAutomatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure)
Focus controlsAutomatic
Flash modesAutomatic, fill, red-eye reduction
SoftwarePhoto stitching, photo album, slide show
Multimedia VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound
Cool features to look for Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection

Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide

CNET product brief

Description: The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S650 is a 7.2-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $205.

Pros: Weighing only 4.6 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: Has only a 2 inch viewscreen, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with comparable resolution is considerably more, around $270.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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