HI guys

Yesterday , we buyed a brand new SONY W80 , willing to share a review on it ...post comments whether my choice was right?



KEY FEATURES

*7.2 Mega Pixels Resolution
*High Sensitivity Movie Shooting
*Double Anti-Blur Solution Super SteadyShot
*Face Detection
*Easy Operation
*3x Optical Zoom, (6x Precision Digital Zoom)
*2.5” ”Clear Photo LCD Plus”
*Stamina (Up to 300 shots)
*ISO Sensitivity up to 3200
*HD Output
*31MB Internal Memory

FEATURES

7.2 MP Super HAD™ CCD
More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tightly on your subject. The advanced Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design
Bring distant subjects closer and frame shots quickly for better composition -- a real advantage for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos.

Face Detection
By automatically controlling focus, exposure, color and flash, this feature reveals faces in shadow, makes skin tones look more natural and eliminates harsh facial glare -- to help bring out every expression on every face in every shot, so you’ll capture the personalities and emotions that make memories come alive.

The Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution
With Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200), the DSC-W80 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur, brightens images and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood. And the Clear RAW™ Noise Reduction will take care of the picture noise that can ruin low-light shots.

HD Output
Present your pictures with direct HD (high definition) output1 to compatible HDTV screens so you can view DSC-W80 still photos in spectacular HD clarity and detail.

HD Slide Show with Music
Watch as your photos come alive on compatible HDTV screens, accompanied by your choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite MP3 tunes downloaded from PC to your camera for use as background music.

9-Point Auto Focus
Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, the DSC-W80 can measure auto-focus precision at 9 points on your screen, giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image.

D-Range Optimization
Powered by the exclusive Sony Bionz™ high-speed processing engine, D-range optimization preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas -- for great results even in difficult lighting conditions.

In-Camera Retouching
Add creative effects to photos after you shoot. Included effects are soft edge filter to soften backgrounds, cross filter to place starry “dazzles” at highlight points, partial color filter to mute surrounding colors and fish-eye filter to create interesting results.

In-Camera Red-Eye Reduction
Reduce irritating “glowing eyes” that can ruin even the most creative photos at the touch of a button.

Large 2.5”2 LCD Screen
Use the large, bright LCD screen for composing shots, checking results and sharing your photos on location. An optical viewfinder allows shooting in traditional rangefinder camera style.

Simple Setup Controls
Press the home button and select functions by simply moving a cursor vertically or horizontally to the appropriate icon. Function names and the on-screen function guide display make it easier to learn camera setup operations.

31MB Internal Memory
Capture a large number of images without a flash memory card.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience
A built-in slot accepts the optional compact and high-capacity Memory Stick Duo media or Memory Stick Duo™ PRO media.

14X Smart Zoom® Feature4
Intelligently zoom and crop into the central portion of interest in your photo, avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.

MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second5), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.

Stamina® Battery Power
Extend your shooting time with 340 shots3 from a fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery -- enough shooting capacity to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation.

Picture Motion Browser Software
Upload, organize and search photos on your PC with the supplied software that features a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

IMAGE SENSOR

* Sensor and Size: 1/25" CCD (Approx. 7.4MP)
* Effective Pixels: 7.2 MP
* Colour Filter: Primary Colour (RGB)
* Scan System: Interlace Scan System

LENS

* Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
* Focal Length (35mm conversion): 5.8 - 17.4mm(35 - 105mm)
* Optical Zoom: 3x
* Precision Digital Zoom: 6x
*
Smart Zoom: 5MP (Approx.3.6x), 3MP (Approx.4.5x), VGA (Approx.14x), 16:9 (Approx.4.8x)
* Super Steady Shot: Yes (Optical)

IMAGE PROCESSOR

* Image Processor: BIONZ
* DXP: 14bit
* Start-up Time: Approx. 1.5 sec.
* Shutter Time Lag: Approx 0.3 sec

FOCUSING

* Auto Focus Range: W:50cm - Infinity, T:50cm - Infinity
* Macro Auto Focus Range: W:4cm - Infinity, T:35cm - Infinity
* Magnifying Glass Mode Range: No
* Auto Focus Method: Single, Monitoring
* Auto Focus Area: Multi Point (9 point), Centre Weighted, Spot
* Auto Focus Illuminator: Yes

CONTROL AND SETTINGS

* Aperture Range: Auto(F2.8-F14.8)/Program auto(F2.8-F14.8)
* Shutter Speed: Auto(1/4-1/600)/Program auto(1"-1/600)
* ISO Sensitivity: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
* Light Metering: Multi Pattern, Centre Weighted, Spot
* Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
* Live Histogram Indicator: Yes
* Sharpness/Contrast: Sharpness/Contrast:+/-1 Step
* White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
* NR Slow Shutter: Yes (1/3 sec. or slower)
* Dynamic Range Optimiser: Yes (Standard)
* Face Detection: Yes
* Other: Self Timer (10 sec./2 sec.), Hand Shake Alert, Red Eye Reduction, Clear RAW NR, Home Menu, Function Guide (External Key & Menu)

FLASH

* Flash Mode: Auto, Forced-Flash, Slow Synchro, No Flash
* Flash Range: ISO Auto: 0.2-3.3m(W) / 0.4-1.8m(T), ISO 3200: up to 6.6m(W) / 3.8m(T)
* Flash Level Setting: .+/-1 Step
*
Auto Daylight Synchro Flash: Yes

SHOOTING MODES
* Scene Selection: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
* Colour Mode / Picture Effects: B&W, Sepia, Natural, Vivid

LCD

* LCD: 2.5" (115K pixels)
* Viewfinder: Optical

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

* Recording Modes: Normal, Burst, Bracketing
* Recording Formats: JPEG (Standard / Fine)
* Image Playback: Rotate, Zoom (Up to 5x Precision Digital), Slide Show (5 modes - normal, simple, active nostalgic, stylish) (4 x music), In-Camera Retouching (Soft Focus, Fish Eye Effect, Cross Filter, Partial Colour, Red-Eye Correction, Trimming), HD/SD Output
* Burst Mode: 7MP (Fine) 100shots / Approx.0.36sec.

MOVING IMAGE RECORDING

* MPEG Movie VX Fine *: 640 x 480, 30fps
* MPEG Movie VX Standard *: 640 x 480, 16.6fps
* Presentation: 320 x 240, 8.3fps

CONNECTION

* USB 2.0 Connection: Yes (Mass Storage, PTP, PictBridge, MultiConfiguration)
* Other Connections: Multi-use Terminal (AV / USB / DC In)
* PictBridge™ Compatible: Yes

POWER

* Battery Life on Supplied Batteries: Supplied: 340shots/ 170mins

OTHER

* Dimensions (WxHxD): 91.0 x 58.0 x 22.9mm
* Weight (without accessories): 124g
* Body Material: Full Metal

STORAGE

* Internal Memory: 31MB
* Media: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed)

Supplied Accessories

* NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
* BC-CSG battery charger
* A/V and USB multi-connector cables
* Wrist strap
* Software CD-ROM

My review : I think its value peice for a fair price band of Rs.13580. First we looked at T70 which is 8 megapixel and found that the features are same except the megapixel and the price diff is way high like 5000bucks.Its slim and easy to use piece , we tested it in every mode and felt happy with the performance.the only thing lacks in it is a carry case and touch panel.