Digital Cameras : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

The camera is great i bought it recently and i love it. The picture quality is amazing and the face detection feature is great, it automatically focus on what you really one. Overall i think is very good so would definetly recommended Hide Full Review

If you are looking for a point, shoot, and slip in your pocket, look no further.

shoots above par photographs in all conditions.

can get a little grainy in low light conditions, but then again low light is difficult to shoot anyway. Thats why people spend lots of mony going to school for photography. Thats also why people spend thousands of dollars to pay photographers for weddings and senior pictures. These guys ranting below probably wouldnt be able to take a good shot with a $2000.00 SLR. Ive taken several low light and no light shots and they have turned out very good. maybe not the best, but if you want a pocket cam you have to sacrafice a little.

bottom line, great things do come in small packages which is why everyone who knows what the hell they are talking about rates this as one of the best sub-compacts on the market right now -- and one of the best priced at that. Hide Full Review

I have read all o the reviews on this cam, and really, I think much of the issues people are having are user errors. While the camera isn't that great at low light, indoor shots, it's still do-able. As for the users complaining about zoomed-in shots, I don't know what they're talking about. I took a very close up shot of a sunflower center and it came out incredibly. You could see the small pollen grains and even tiny dew drops. Perhaps these users need to learn how to really use this cam to it's fullest.

Either way, I think this cam is a great buy for the casual photographer, especially for outdoor use. Hide Full Review

This camera did exactly what I wanted it to do. And that was too give me some basic lessons on digital. With this camera I now know what to look for in my next purchase. This will still be a great pocket shooter but I've learned that Ansel Adams I won't be with this point and shoot. The processor is quick and start up is on it but one can lose valuable time navigating through its functions. The lens quality did suprise me and some of the photos I took jumped out of the lcd. Instead of selling this too upgrade I'll keep it around for something light and quick that is small enough too deliver quality without the weight. Hide Full Review

I was using a Canon EOS 400D so I tried to find a smaller and lighter camera for every day use and I purchased a Sony W80. This model has a lot of features and the outdoor image quality is great. The only problem is that the photos taken in low light,even using the flash, look really grainy,like a painting. In my opinion W80 is an acceptable camera for its low price and its possibilities. Hide Full Review