Last Update: Video Review by GoodGearGuide (added on 18 July’07)

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 is a compact point-and-shoot digital camera features 7.2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 38-114mm), and a 2.5″ LCD screen. The camera is measuring in at 90 x 59 x 23 mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 in), weighing 147 g (5.2 oz) and it’s running on Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

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>> REVIEWS (last updated: 18.07.07)

GoodGearGuide reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“We also ran our usual speed tests, and here the W55 achieved about average results. Its 0.07 second shutter lag is around average, as is the 1.9 second start up time. Meanwhile the 1.3 second shot-to-shot time is a little on the speedy side…A solid all around compact camera, Sony’s Cyber-Shot DSC-W55 will appeal to users looking for a no-fuss entry into the digital photography market.”
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Unbeatable reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“Although the DSC-W55 doesn’t offer any unique features, it is a solid digicam that is a quick performer and displays great colourful and crisp images that can’t be grumbled at. A good price for a good entry level digital camera.”
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CamerasUK reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“When it comes to ease of use you are likely to find the DSC W55 straightforward. There are a few buttons and dials on the back of the camera that you will need to get to know, but they all have an easily recognisable purpose. The menu system is also easy to find your way around….I found it difficult to find fault with the Sony DSC W55. For a pocket sized digital camera it is relatively inexpensive. Despite that it has all the regular features you would expect to find and is well worth a close look.”
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DigitalCameraInfo reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“Likes: Excellent color reproduction, Fits easily into the palm of one hand and will travel in a purse or pocket without being noticeable, Menu system is simple, Flash is surprisingly consistent, On-screen information regarding shooting modes. Dislikes: Body construction and durability is questionable, Optical viewfinder is undersized and terribly positioned, The LCD has a sluggish refresh rate and a pathetic 85,000-pixel resolution that shows no improvement over the DSC-W30, Altered wrist strap eyelet design from the DSC-W30 makes threading an unnecessary hassle…Adding to this low price and polished finish are a High Sensitivity mode and some manual controls in a well-equipped movie mode. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 is definitely a contender in the low priced point-and-shoot digital camera.”
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ImagingResource reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“I liked the photos the W55 captured quite a bit, they were bright and snappy-looking, yet the colors still managed to look realistic, and never felt artificial to me. The one thing I disliked about it was that its photos indoors under incandescent lighting were a bit on the yellow or red side, depending on the white balance option selected. They didn’t look as strongly tinted when I printed them as they did on-screen, but I’d still have preferred a bit less coloration in some of my indoor shots…All in all, the Sony W55 struck me as a pretty nice little camera. It seems well-built, is easy to use, yet offers enough special modes and options to handle the bulk of shooting situations most consumers are likely to encounter. ”
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CNET reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“Overall, we found the DSC-W55’s photos clear and pleasing. Despite the slight softening of some finer details, photos looked crisp. Colors generally reproduced well, though users should remember to switch to the tungsten white-balance setting when shooting indoors–the W55’s automatic white balance fared poorly in our difficult tungsten-lit test shots, rendering harsh and yellow…The bottom line: It’s not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick. ”
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PhotoReview reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“Despite some reservations about image sharpness and resolution, provided you only print your shots to snapshot size, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 should be a capable slimline camera with the style and functionality many everyday photographers will enjoy. The camera supports the standard PictBridge direct printing controls and is supplied with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger. Battery life appears to be excellent; we still had plenty of power left in the battery after more than 100 test shots.”
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DCRP reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes;
“Overall the DSC-W55 took photos of very good quality. They were well exposed, with saturated colors, very little noise, and minimal purple fringing. Photos did seem a bit soft at times, with a bit of fuzziness on fine details — due to the increased noise reduction that I just described. The typical W55 buyer won’t be bothered by that, though — and much of the ultra-compact competition have image quality issues of their own.”
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>> SAMPLE PHOTOS (last updated: 29.04.07)

- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Sample Photos @ CamerasUK
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Sample Photos @ DCRP

>> USER MANUALS

- Download Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 User Instruction Manual
- Download Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Handbook Guide

>> PRESS RELEASE

The slim, compact DSC-W55 and DSC-W35 models will sport 7.2-megapixel imagers and precision Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses. They combine traditional, eye-level viewfinders with large LCD screens for easy framing and viewing of photos. The W55 camera will make a splash in Caribbean blue, pale pink, elegant black and sleek silver with a 2.5-inch LCD screen wrapped in a metal body, and the W35 camera will shimmer in silver with a two-inch screen.

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