Sony Cybershot DSC-N2 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating: 4.5

Great Camera for that price
Best camera ever!
Good quality camera, low price
The N2 is a winner!
Great Photos, BUT --

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Sony Cybershot DSC-N2 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: Photography
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000DZKNM2
2006-10-05

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Product Description

Sony's DSC-N2 Cybershot Digital-Camera opens a new world of shooting and sharing, with outstanding 10 megapixel still imaging performance and internal memory that holds up to 500 VGA images for pocket album viewing anywhere, anytime. A huge 3.0" LCD Monitor with Clear Photo LCD Plus technology provides touch-screen convenience for controlling camera functions and searching thumbnail images -- and Free Spot AF lets you focus on a subject by just touching it on screen. It also features Slide Show play capability. Precise Carl Zeiss optics provide 3x zoom capabilities with further magnification available using up to 6x Digital zoom. The DSC-N2 includes 26 MB internal memory for capturing images in-camera and has a slot for using Sony MemoryStick Pro-Duo memory cards. The internal memory is nice for trying the camera out but, using the maximum 10 megapixel mode, barely provides space for a couple pictures. For practical use of this camera, especially when using both still and movie modes, it's wise to go for an optional 1GB memory card. The camera ships with a proprietary high-stamina Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (and charger) for optimal performance. Automatic Electronic-Flash - Flash Modes - Auto/On/Slow Synch/Off; Red-Eye Reduction - On/Off (all modes); Flash Effective Range - 0.6 - 16.4 ft, (0.2 - 5m) White Balance - Auto, 5-presets Selectable ISO settings - Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Unit Dimensions (WHD) - 3 13/16? x 2 3/8? x 7/8? (96.7 x 61.1 x 22.7mm); Weight - 5.5 oz (151 g) body; 6.8 oz. (185 g) including battery and Memory Stick(R) media

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera for that price.......2007-06-12

Great camera for a good price. The resolution is real good. Easy to handle touch screen menu, good zoom and it helps a lot the image stabilizer.

Best camera ever!.......2007-06-12

I am not "gadget" savvy and I love this camera. The pictures are perfect and everything is easy to do and understand.

Good quality camera, low price.......2007-06-09

I received my camera yesterday. I have tinkered with all of the features, testing out everything. I love the detailed quality of the photos. Its great that it gives a smooth look to the skintone ladies, so no imperfections will be highlighted with the cam, dont worry.
Also, the touchscreen is just great and convenient. Picture quality is great, and its SO compact, it can fit just about anywhere you wanna put it. My 10 yr old likes it, and its so simple to use. Good choice for the amatuer!

The N2 is a winner!.......2007-06-07

I was looking to replace my 4 megapixel digicam and did a ton of research looking for the ideal replacement. In the end, the CyberShot DSC-N2 is a winner.

This unit is lightning fast, takes great pictures in low light, has a killer movie mode, and a really nice photo album feature.

The detail captured by the 10.1mp CCD is stunning. Anyone that says "you don't need more megapixels unless you're making large prints" is either lying or uneducated when it comes to digital cameras. I took pictures of the same subjects with several lower megapixels cameras and the N2. The differences were literally night and day.

Unlike some older Cybershots, this unit's Auto mode is fantastic, making the right adjustments 99% of the time. This is what a consumer point-and-shoot is supposed to do.

Some may gripe about the lack of a stabilizer, but quite frankly, the N2 doesn't need it. I took tons of pictures in overcast conditions and out of 55 photos, the flash fired 3 times. Most consumer point-and-shoot cams would have fired the flash 40-50 times in the same conditions. Quite simply, this is such a fine camera in low light that the flash wasn't necessary! The pictures all came out fabulous!

The movie mode is very nice on the Fine setting, though it uses ancient MPEG1 technology which eats up space fast and is difficult to convert to modern formats such as MP4 or DiVX. The video converts, but the audio doesn't. I wish Sony would use something a little more modern in that regard.

The battery life is also very good for a camera with a 3" LCD. I got about 80 shots and a dozen movies before the battery called it quits. If you are using it more than this, an extra battery can't hurt.

The 3" touch-screen LCD is fantastic, though it's very difficult to see in direct sunlight. The touch screen interface is pretty easy to use, though it does have some quirks that may confuse less technical folks. The main complaint is that the "Main" menu feels incomplete since I have to jump around to find the exact setting I was looking for.

Flash range is above average for a compact digicam. It should be fine for most people.

As for the unit itself, it's clean, attractive, and simple. It fits in the pocket easily and seems fairly durable, though I recommend some sort of case to protect the touch screen. It seems pretty tough, but I'm not taking any chances.

I chose the N2 after comparing to units from Panasonic, Olympus, Fuji, and Canon. Highly recommended!

Great Photos, BUT --.......2007-06-07

I buy lots of Sony products and in particular Sony Cameras. Ironically, the one I had about four years ago with 3.3. MP seems to have taken the best pictures of all, which I attribute to the telescopic (as opposed to internal) zoom lens. Comparing several cameras, it just seems this particular feature results in sharper, more dynamic photos. I was pleased to find the DSC-N2 went back to a telescopic lens in a compact style. The photos are fantastic and the camera is easy to use (once you get used to touch screen for everything). So I give the camera itself high marks. The reason for giving it a 1 star is this: The camera died after three months. It was working fine, I was in the middle of taking a shot when suddenly the camera froze. That was it. I buy enough electronics to know this happens from time to time and shouldn't be an overall deterrent. There's always a chance of a bad one in the bunch. However, the treatment from Sony was so appalling that I felt the need to offer this warning to others. I called Sony, they agreed it was still under warranty and asked that I mail it to the repair center. I get a call from them a week later telling me the camera suffered from internal corrosion caused by water moisture and is therefore not covered by the warranty (their policy is that the warranty does not cover any external or internal damage. Go figure). They told me it looked as if the camera had been submerged in water. I explained that didn't happen, but they would only go on what their technician told them. Evidentially a simple humid environment can cause internal corrosion. I was near the ocean. Go figure. The cost to repair the camera was $586. They're only other solution was for me to purchase a brand new one from them at a cost of $250. Obviously others are having good luck with their N2, but if this camera is so susceptible to humidity, one might consider an extended accidental warranty with the purchase.

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