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The Sony DSC W35 is a compact, seven megapixel digital camera. It performed well in my tests, especially outdoors. Other important factors include the fact it is easy to use and it is also one of the cheaper pocket sized cameras available.

Looking at the test pictures I took with the DSC W35 I cannot really see any major problems when you are taking photos outdoors in decent light. This suggests that if you are looking for an unobtrusive digital camera to take on holiday then this one could be worth a close look. Compared to other digital cameras with a similar price tag I found the sharpness of the photos better than I normally see. When the zoom lens is not being used at all or if it is fully extended there is a slight decrease in the level of sharpness towards the edges of the photos. Aside from that I have very little to complain about.

For portrait shots again I found the camera performed well as long as there were satisfactory lighting levels. Inside in poorer light the camera can struggle a bit. This is especially the case if you move towards the edge of the range of the flash unit. This is just 2m when you are using the zoom lens to its full capacity.

One shot I could not get right was the macro shot. In my test I take a photo of a watch, but I was unable to get the picture really sharp. The camera also struggled to get the colour right when up close. You may be able to overcome this problem by trying different white balance settings.

At 23mm wide you should have little problem fitting the DSC W35 into a pocket. There are slimmer models around, but this one is still compact enough.

This is also one of the few pocket sized digital cameras to include a viewfinder. Perhaps not surprisingly on a camera of this size the viewfinder is on the small side, but it can still come in useful, especially when bright sunlight is bouncing off the LCD screen. The screen is 2 inches in size. This is smaller that the 2.5 inches that is becoming the standard size.

In terms of features this is a typical point and shoot digital camera. It does come with all the regular features such as zoom, movie taking, scene modes, macro and various flash settings.

Sony have built 56mb of memory into the DSC W35. This is very generous when compared to the 10 to 16mb that many rival brands offer. This is enough to take a around 20 still image or shoot some movie footage. This gives you the chance to give the camera a good once over before deciding if it is the right one for you.

Battery power is supplied by a lithium ion battery. Sony supplies both a battery and a charger in the box with the camera. If you are concerned about the battery running down just when you need it you can always purchase a spare, but I would recommend making sure the battery is fully charged before you set off to take any important photos.

In conclusion I am impressed with the Sony DSC W35. It is not often you are able to find a genuine pocket sized digital camera available for such a low price. It works well in most situations and I can see this camera selling well.

Autor: Andy Needham

To see some sample images from the Sony DSC W35 and a video guide covering this cameras features please visit: Sony DSC W35 Review and Video Guide

Added: April 3, 2007
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