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title: "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)"
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# 720p HD video capture 12.1MP Super HAD CCD sensor 5x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss lens Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 40.76 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your everyday moments with pro-level clarity and effortless style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 40.76 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10160429-sony-cyber-shot-dsc-w290-12-1-mp-digital-camera)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Optical SteadyShot image stabilization ensures blur-free photos and smooth HD videos, even on the move.
- • **Zoom Into Perfection:** 5x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lets you frame your story from wide-angle landscapes to close-up portraits flawlessly.
- • **Smart Auto Mode Magic:** Intelligent iAuto mode reads your scene and lighting to deliver perfectly balanced shots effortlessly—stress-free photography.
- • **Crystal-Clear 12.1MP Shots:** Capture every detail with Sony’s Super HAD CCD sensor for vibrant, professional-quality images.
- • **Share-Worthy 3” LCD Display:** Review your masterpieces on a large, crisp Clear Photo LCD screen, making every shot Instagram-ready before you even upload.

## Overview

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a sleek, compact digital camera featuring a 12.1MP Super HAD CCD sensor, 5x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens, and Optical SteadyShot stabilization. It offers 720p HD video recording, a 3-inch Clear Photo LCD, and intelligent auto modes that optimize settings for stunning photos and videos. Perfect for millennials seeking a stylish, easy-to-use camera that delivers sharp images and smooth video with minimal fuss.

## Description

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 camera combines style with power and intelligence. The W290 comes in 4 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the W290 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. The W290 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the large 3.0” (230k pixels) LCD.

Review: Great camera - Nice camera easy to set up and use worth the money
Review: Great Little Camera Loaded With Features - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Blue) When I broke my last camera (also a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290) while I was on vacation, I replaced it with another Sony DSC-W290. I had the first one over a year before I stupidly stuffed it in the pocket of my cargo shorts and jumped on the wild and crazy Simpsons ride at Universal Studios, in Florida. As Bart says, "Eat my shorts..." and that's what the camera did. Had the DSC-W290 been equipped with a view finder to supplement its sizable color display, I would still be using my old W290. But, alas, there is no such view finder on the W290, and when the display shattered I was operating in the blind. Other than that the W290 has everything I want in a snapshot-style camera. There are a few things you should do if you plan to purchase the W290: (1) Buy at least one Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Magic Gate Mark 2 that holds at least 2GB (I have a 2GB and a 4GB as a backup); (2) Purchase a Sony carrying case that is compact enough to fit on your belt, but has a storage pocket large enough to hold a spare memory stick and a spare battery; it's much safer than your pants pocket; (3) Buy a Sony NP-FG1 Lithium battery; the camera comes with a Sony NP-BG1, but the NP-FG1 displays the minutes of battery life remaining before a recharge is necessary; (4) Don't carry the camera in your pants pocket unless you want to hear your wife express her opinion of your I.Q. and/or you plan to purchase a new camera shortly thereafter; (5) If you do plan to carry the camera in your pants pocket, you might want to buy accidental damage insurance for it, along with a set of wife-resistant earplugs. My replacement W290 is fully covered through a three-year Square Trade Warranty. Sony guarantees the W290 for the first year, but not against accidental damage or stupidity. You can find Square Trade Warranty on desertcart, at http://www.desertcart.com/SquareTrade-Camcorder-Warranty-Accident-Protection/dp/B002I03UQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293929931&sr=8-1. It's well worth the $39.99! Or, buy directly from Square Trade Warranty and you might find a better bargain. The W290 has been around for awhile, but the price keeps going up while most of its counterparts are going down faster than the Simpsons ride at Universal Studios. That's likely because Sony has packed this little gem with a bunch of quality features and it works like a charm. Finally, if you want a camera that allows you to take a snapshot with the touch of one button, or if you want to play with the settings, this is the camera you're looking for. Our now seven-year-old has been taking beautiful pictures with the W290 since she was six, while I like changing the camera settings. Either way, the pictures come out great.

## Features

- 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
- 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- 720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor
- 3.0-inch (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
- 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001SEQPGA |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Battery Weight | 27 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,405 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #462 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Camera Body, Batteries, Remote |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle, image stabilization |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | HDMI-enabled devices, Computers, External Storage Devices via USB |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick Duo, SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.8 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 249 Reviews |
| Delay between shots | 0.56 Seconds |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 10 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1048576 pixels |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,400 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230400 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Manual, Auto |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | Memory Stick |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 11 MB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 6 |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch |
| Focal Length Description | 140 millimeters |
| Focus Features | TTL (Multi, Centre, Spot) |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242749122 |
| HDMI Type | Built-in |
| Hardware Interface | Memory Stick Duo |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.38 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle, Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_DSC-W290 |
| Maximum Focal Length | 140 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 4000 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1600 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 11 MB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 2 seconds |
| Model Name | FBA_DSC-W290 |
| Model Number | DSC-W290 |
| Model Series | DSC-W |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 5 x |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 46 Millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 54 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 290 |
| Shooting Modes | Movie |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242749122 |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 1.8 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 140 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 5 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will the USB cable that this camera comes with be able to transfer pictures to any brand of laptop?**
A: I have to assume that it would. It uses a standard USB hook up that I use on my tower. I guess it depends on the USB outlet on your laptop.

**Q: what sd card should i buy with this camera like what's the name?**
A: Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.  The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card.  Thank you, Amy (Online Social Support).

**Q: I need to know what kind of charger can tripod works for this camera?.**
A: Hi Elais, you can use the BC-TRX travel charger and any of the VCT tripod series. Thanks_Mitch

**Q: can this record video ?**
A: Hi! Yes. The Sony DSCW290 can record videos. -Anthony

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera
*by G***N on May 18, 2026*

Nice camera easy to set up and use worth the money

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Little Camera Loaded With Features
*by J***X on January 2, 2011*

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Blue) When I broke my last camera (also a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290) while I was on vacation, I replaced it with another Sony DSC-W290. I had the first one over a year before I stupidly stuffed it in the pocket of my cargo shorts and jumped on the wild and crazy Simpsons ride at Universal Studios, in Florida. As Bart says, "Eat my shorts..." and that's what the camera did. Had the DSC-W290 been equipped with a view finder to supplement its sizable color display, I would still be using my old W290. But, alas, there is no such view finder on the W290, and when the display shattered I was operating in the blind. Other than that the W290 has everything I want in a snapshot-style camera. There are a few things you should do if you plan to purchase the W290: (1) Buy at least one Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Magic Gate Mark 2 that holds at least 2GB (I have a 2GB and a 4GB as a backup); (2) Purchase a Sony carrying case that is compact enough to fit on your belt, but has a storage pocket large enough to hold a spare memory stick and a spare battery; it's much safer than your pants pocket; (3) Buy a Sony NP-FG1 Lithium battery; the camera comes with a Sony NP-BG1, but the NP-FG1 displays the minutes of battery life remaining before a recharge is necessary; (4) Don't carry the camera in your pants pocket unless you want to hear your wife express her opinion of your I.Q. and/or you plan to purchase a new camera shortly thereafter; (5) If you do plan to carry the camera in your pants pocket, you might want to buy accidental damage insurance for it, along with a set of wife-resistant earplugs. My replacement W290 is fully covered through a three-year Square Trade Warranty. Sony guarantees the W290 for the first year, but not against accidental damage or stupidity. You can find Square Trade Warranty on Amazon, at http://www.amazon.com/SquareTrade-Camcorder-Warranty-Accident-Protection/dp/B002I03UQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293929931&sr=8-1. It's well worth the $39.99! Or, buy directly from Square Trade Warranty and you might find a better bargain. The W290 has been around for awhile, but the price keeps going up while most of its counterparts are going down faster than the Simpsons ride at Universal Studios. That's likely because Sony has packed this little gem with a bunch of quality features and it works like a charm. Finally, if you want a camera that allows you to take a snapshot with the touch of one button, or if you want to play with the settings, this is the camera you're looking for. Our now seven-year-old has been taking beautiful pictures with the W290 since she was six, while I like changing the camera settings. Either way, the pictures come out great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.
*by T***O on December 22, 2009*

First of all; I purchased this camera specifically to take pictures and shoot movies underwater. I combined this camera with the Sony MPK-WE Marine Pack, which I've reviewed at that particular product site. Most of my usage, and the basis for this review, has therefore been below the surface. The Good: Instead of just good I would like to say: "The Awesome". The best feature of this camera - for me - is the fact that it has color modes for white balance underwater; one for blue water and even one for greenish water. This helps to really bring out the appropriate colors underwater, and produces stunning images and movies. All the underwater movies (720p) look absolutely amazing and crisp on a HD TV set (40 inch). This camera also has a setting for the "intelligent" detection of scenery and lighting. This setting seems to work quite well in detecting landscape or macro mode, or settings for underwater. With a 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo there is plenty of space for tons of pictures and movies. The Bad: Somehow with all the latest and greatest technology on board, this camera will not allow you to zoom while shooting a movie. This is really too bad, as sometimes it is nice to go from an overview shot into more of a close-up. In all fairness; shooting a movie underwater does not really lend itself to zooming, as there is invariably some difficulty in holding the camera still. Also; this camera uses the Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo, and with SD cards becoming more of the norm, it seems silly for Sony to keep on peddling their own media. The Ugly: While this is a great camera (and underwater housing combo) for what I needed it to do, the most annoying and frustrating drawback is the fact that the focus while shooting movies is extremely poor. I understand that is is difficult enough to focus on a moving object in water that is also moving, but even in great shots where there is only one large object (say a turtle) in the foreground, the focus continually drifts in and out. At first I thought it had to do with the variable light distorted and morphed by the waves above, but even on cloudy days there were the same focus problems. A dark subject on a light background, or the reverse; nothing seems to be good enough to hold focus all the way through, or even just for more than a couple of seconds. I have tried different focus / metering settings, all to no avail. Bottom line: In the end, and despite the frustrating focussing issue, this camera still gets four stars, as it has tons of useful features and it does produce amazing underwater footage and images. I have included a few still images captured with this camera, but the movies I have made with it are even more stunning.

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