Very Quick
"For cameras with small sensor sizes like snapshots, it is actually better to get a low MP device for sharper images, but this one not bad at all especially in daylight."
"I don't know why Sony didn't make it a micro usb like most other mobile products these days, but whatever."
"I know it's a lot to ask from an entry-level camera, but even for basic use I am not comfortable with a camera that seems to miss 2 out of every 3 shots."
"Second, the primary reason I bought this was to use as a primary camera for use with eBay to replace my Samsung Galaxy S5 which doesn't have the best close-up focus abilities and image stabilization."
"The camera comes with a link for some application that you can import/view your images with, but I don't want unneeded software taking up space."
"I'm far from a professional photographer, but I've probably taken a few more pictures than the average point and shoot user, including a few photos for special events that were framed and displayed."
"I have experimented with all the settings and don't feel I've been able to match the quality you get from a CMOS sensor."
Sony W800/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera (Black) (Compare Deals from $98.00)
Quick
"I keep it in my car and I don't want to run out of power any time or go through the hassle of removing the battery and charging it separately ,which requires carrying the charging adapter all the time and also the ability to plug in that adapter... However for a practical item like this, zoom is essential and 5X is a good range for the optical zoom (it is also critical that you compare the optical zoom capacities of devices and not the digital zoom before making a judgement... For cameras with small sensor sizes like snapshots, it is actually better to get a low MP device for sharper images, but this one not bad at all especially in daylight."
"I don't know why Sony didn't make it a micro usb like most other mobile products these days, but whatever... My opinions are that outdoor photos come out quite nice, but zooming in on regions makes them quite grainy... You can also adjust brightness in the menu, but I usually default to 0 unless in exceptional circumstances."
"Also I found the camera to be very prone to silhouetting and washout in outdoor use, and again this is not simply operator error, I am comparing to other similarly-priced cameras I have owned over the years (including various Casio Exilim and Fujifilm FinePix models). The camera claims to shoot 20-megapixel photos, and I'd believe it by the file size, however none of the 100+ photos had the crisp look when zoomed in to 100% that I expect for a printable photo any larger than 5" x 7"... I know it's a lot to ask from an entry-level camera, but even for basic use I am not comfortable with a camera that seems to miss 2 out of every 3 shots."
"Second, the primary reason I bought this was to use as a primary camera for use with eBay to replace my Samsung Galaxy S5 which doesn't have the best close-up focus abilities and image stabilization... It is convenient for charging though, that the batteries are rechargeable via USB and not some proprietary charger. Another note, it doesn't seem to perform particularly well in poorly-lit areas without flash."
"You can't really get much better than this for a quality point and shoot camera, and the price is reasonable... The camera comes with a link for some application that you can import/view your images with, but I don't want unneeded software taking up space. I'm unhappy with my purchase, mostly because the camera boasts a simple and reliable connection to a computer when that is not the case."
"I'm far from a professional photographer, but I've probably taken a few more pictures than the average point and shoot user, including a few photos for special events that were framed and displayed... So when it comes down to it, why spend $80 on this camera when I can take better shots with my cell phone?... The screen on the device is also super grainy and it makes the pictures look even worse than they actually are."
"I thought I'd try the Sony W800 since it was a fraction of the cost and obviously because of my work environment I didn't feel a major investment was justified... I have experimented with all the settings and don't feel I've been able to match the quality you get from a CMOS sensor... Again, it's for work so I'm not looking to frame anything I take but it is below what I'm used to."
Less Quick
"I keep it in my car and I don't want to run out of power any time or go through the hassle of removing the battery and charging it separately ,which requires carrying the charging adapter all the time and also the ability to plug in that adapter... I used to take panoramic photos by taking tens of photos with my DSLR and stiching them with a software which was both difficult and time consuming... However for a practical item like this, zoom is essential and 5X is a good range for the optical zoom (it is also critical that you compare the optical zoom capacities of devices and not the digital zoom before making a judgement... For cameras with small sensor sizes like snapshots, it is actually better to get a low MP device for sharper images, but this one not bad at all especially in daylight... Cons: -Low light performance: Again, I want to stress that I am not expecting professional quality from this device, but I found the low light performance moderate at best... Most recent cameras sacrifice from an optical viewfinder and all you get is a digital image on the screen to help you adjust your photo before taking it. First of all it does not give the sense of taking a photo but more importantly digital screen viewfinder drains battery and also performs bad in bright light."
"Two devices is less than one in this case, but it's not so bad and saving $500 never hurts... I don't know why Sony didn't make it a micro usb like most other mobile products these days, but whatever... Also includes a standard SD card slot, which I would strongly recommend adding to your cart... Photos: I went on a small hike to test this out before a much larger one and attached a few photos. My opinions are that outdoor photos come out quite nice, but zooming in on regions makes them quite grainy... I have taken a few good ones, with flash and mildly close range necessary to achieve this goal... You can also adjust brightness in the menu, but I usually default to 0 unless in exceptional circumstances."
"I ordered this camera with high hopes after seeing it was the #1 selling camera on Amazon at the time of purchase, and after reading many 4-star and 5-star reviews... Beyond the flickering, I felt the camera simply took poor photos compared to other cameras I have had, even those with 1/4 to 1/2 the resolution of this one... Also I found the camera to be very prone to silhouetting and washout in outdoor use, and again this is not simply operator error, I am comparing to other similarly-priced cameras I have owned over the years (including various Casio Exilim and Fujifilm FinePix models). The camera claims to shoot 20-megapixel photos, and I'd believe it by the file size, however none of the 100+ photos had the crisp look when zoomed in to 100% that I expect for a printable photo any larger than 5" x 7". I found the menu to be clunky, and many basic features like shutter and aperture settings, manual focus (or at least a user-selected Macro mode) were either lacking entirely or buried in some menu that I couldn't find when I needed it. Again I only used it for 3 days, so perhaps these features were overlooked, but at the least I can say that finding them was unintuitive for me. I know it's a lot to ask from an entry-level camera, but even for basic use I am not comfortable with a camera that seems to miss 2 out of every 3 shots."
"Second, the primary reason I bought this was to use as a primary camera for use with eBay to replace my Samsung Galaxy S5 which doesn't have the best close-up focus abilities and image stabilization... However, I have had some trouble getting it to focus well... The display is fine but nothing super-high res so it's hard to tell the difference if pictures came out good, great, or excellent. Navigation is simple and settings are very basic: flash, zoom, and exposure are the ones I can think of... If I lose it or leave it elsewhere, I am screwed or I have to buy another one, which I have no other devices which use one. It is convenient for charging though, that the batteries are rechargeable via USB and not some proprietary charger. Another note, it doesn't seem to perform particularly well in poorly-lit areas without flash."
"I was almost expecting it to be twice the size that it is, but that's alright because its now that much easier to carry without unwanted bulk... You can't really get much better than this for a quality point and shoot camera, and the price is reasonable... Most other reviews claim that it has a super fast, user friendly way to import your pictures to your hard drive... You can still look at the files through the computer, but trying to move them or view the images results in windows explorer (Not internet explorer) to crash, causing you to be stuck on your desktop. The camera comes with a link for some application that you can import/view your images with, but I don't want unneeded software taking up space. I'm unhappy with my purchase, mostly because the camera boasts a simple and reliable connection to a computer when that is not the case... I don't feel like dealing with returning the camera and waiting for a replacement, because I just want something I can use now."
"I'm far from a professional photographer, but I've probably taken a few more pictures than the average point and shoot user, including a few photos for special events that were framed and displayed... Every shot I took while zoomed came out blurry no matter what shooting mode I tried. So when it comes down to it, why spend $80 on this camera when I can take better shots with my cell phone? I purchased this to make up for the lack of optical zoom on my smartphone and it disappointed in every way... Options are hidden within multiple layers of menu options and finding what you want quickly without using the "easy mode" is puzzling at best... The screen on the device is also super grainy and it makes the pictures look even worse than they actually are. If I had to say one positive thing about this camera it would be that this thing is tiny and light."
"that was a great camera but I don't recall paying $350 for it... I thought I'd try the Sony W800 since it was a fraction of the cost and obviously because of my work environment I didn't feel a major investment was justified... I have experimented with all the settings and don't feel I've been able to match the quality you get from a CMOS sensor. Secondly, the view screen is not as clear and you absolutely need to looking at it straight on... One other feature that bugs me is the flash is positioned right below the trigger. Why would you put the flash on the camera where you are holding it to take the picture?... Again, it's for work so I'm not looking to frame anything I take but it is below what I'm used to."
