Sony Cyber-shot DSC M2
The Sony Cyber-shot M2 features 5.1 effective Megapixel resolution and a high quality movie mode (MPEG-4 recording) in a stylish, ergonomically designed camera. The Cyber-shot M2 combines the best of both worlds: great quality photography is guaranteed, thanks to the 5.1 effective Megapixel Super HAD CCD a large and bright 2.5 inch Hybrid LCD screen, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar folded-path 3x Optical Zoom lens.
>>REVIEWS (last update: 29.04.06)
ImagingResource reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 and wrote:
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 is about as unique a digital camera as could be imagined. It packs a 3x zoom lens and high-resolution five megapixel sensor into a reasonably compact body, and offers generally good image quality as well as movies that are much better than average…. At the end of the day, while the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 does a lot to emphasise how to integrate (and really take advantage of) video in a still camera, its flaws, particularly in its zoom control and general overcomplexity, make me stop short of strongly recommending it. It shows clear potential, and with further refinement I could see the next generation earning praise, but the concept doesn’t yet live up to its initial promise.”
CNET reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 and wrote:
“This camera produced attractive photos and movies. Colors look neutral and pleasing, especially in the flesh tones. However, exposures tend to favor the shadows, which means lots of blown highlights. As with the previous model, details tend to be masked by excessive compression artifacts. Backlit subjects produce chromatic aberration, which appears as moderate purple fringing.
The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2’s biggest issue is excessive noise, which is visible even at lower ISO speeds. While not too bad at ISO 64, by ISO 160 it became objectionable, and at ISO 400, the multicolored flecks took on a life of their own. Since this camera’s slowest shutter speed is 1/8 second and the electronic flash is so anemic, the DSC-M2 is probably not the best choice for nighttime or party shooters. “
Trusted Reviews reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 and wrote:
“For half the price you can get a camera that takes pictures and shoots video just as well, but is far easier to handle. The M2 may look cool and funky, and there’s no denying that it can take good pictures, but its shockingly poor handling, badly designed and over-complicated controls and limited battery life, combined with an inflated price tag, make this a big white elephant..”
Steve’s Digicams reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 and wrote:
“I was pleased with the image quality of the M2’s 5M Fine mode. Outdoor images were well-exposed and sharp with true to life colors. Our indoor shots were also sharp well-exposed, although the M2’s limited (8 feet) flash range restricts subjects to small rooms and portraits of very small groups. Portraits had realistic skin tones, but red eye reduction flash mode proved ineffective in dim ambient lighting.
Image quality was good at low sensitivity settings, with an almost undetectable amount of noise in shadow areas at ISO 64. Shadow noise grows to a detectable amount at ISO 100, and at ISO 200 it becomes detectable in highlight areas. ISO 400 produces noticeable noise throughout the image along with some loss of detail, although the images are usable.”
DCRP reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 and wrote:
“Camera performance was very good for the most part. The M2 starts up quickly, focuses without delay, and shutter lag was not a problem. The burst mode was impressive, though only four photos are taken. Battery life, while better than on the original M1, is still not great.
Overall the DSC-M2’s photo quality is very good. Images were well-exposed with accurate color and low noise and purple fringing levels. The only issue I have is that photos seem a little “muddy” at times, with details looking more smudged than sharp (you’ll especially notice this on things like grass, shrubs, and trees).”
>> SAMPLE PHOTOS (last update: 28.02.06)
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 Sample Photos @ DCRP Gallery
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 Sample Photos @ Pbase Gallery
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