This ultra compact 12 megapixel camera has a 5x optical zoom and 3-inch LCD at a size that’s only as thick as a deck of cards. The W290 also has high-definition video capturing capability with good resolution and quality. Although one cannot use the optical zoom in recording a video, the W290 still fairs well. Notable in this digital camera, is the warning message it gives about adjusting the settings through a flashing message onscreen, which other cameras don’t have.
It also has a variety of shooting modes such as Movie Mode, Program Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy Mode, and SCN where you get to choose from 10 scene situations. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 comes in silver, black, blue, and bronze. It is truly one eye-catching gadget that delivers quality functions and features without sacrificing its over-all design.
