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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1621 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers find value in the DSC-W830's impressive camera quality, ease of use, and compact size, frequently praising its ability to take good pictures and its user-friendly design. The camera's lightweight nature and generally good battery life are also appreciated. However, some users have noted challenges with the camera's focus capabilities.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    compact and perfect

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    By brand and by product SONY is perfect. The Camera is compact for travelers, and best quality of pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Focus

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    So Disappointed

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was incredibly disappointed by this camera. Sony Cybershots have always been my camera of choice. Nothing fancy, just the base model, but that's always been more than enough to take beautiful pictures that captured my most treasured moments. So when I bought the newest model, I was confused and disappointed by the results. At first, I was sure I was just doing something wrong, but after a couple weeks, then months, I realized that Sony has just cheapened the camera that I loved so much. The focus is shaky, the resolution is grainy, the way it takes in light is funky. It is very hard to take a clear picture with this thing. I bought the three year warranty, but returns are only allowed within the first 15 days, so I'm stuck with a disappointing $120 camera that just sits in my drawer because my phone takes better pictures. I would LOVE to go back to an older model of the Cybershot, but they're not available. So if you, too, are a Cybershot lover, be warned that this camera does not hold the standard of past Cybershot cameras.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid point and shoot for the price.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great point and shoot. Quick start up time and good value for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for price

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got it for my parents for Christmas and they love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great basic camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. Does take a few seconds when you take the picture. Have to watch the focus on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Digital Camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am enjoying my Sony Digital Camera it is light easy to carry

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband needed a basic easy to understand camera with good zoom and fast shutter speed. This suits him just fine. Easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi. arbp, I'm so glad to hear that this unit meet your husband expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony! Dave sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera for older people

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, good camera to use for older people. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for beginner.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the size. Perfect for my pre-teen to take on field trips.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera... delivers a lot more that what any phone can give.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Rocklando, I'm glad to hear that this camera meet your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony! Dave sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good basic camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We buy these for work all the time. Great basic camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use. Good pics

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted something small and inexpensive for vacation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi WandaC,
      Good to know that you are happy with your purchase!
      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      >Joffrey sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very poor camera in almost every way

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was the worst purchase I have ever made. The shutter speed is extremely slow, so it is very hard to capture photos that are not blurry. And if you use the flash, the photo is still blurry. The camera cannot capture photos in anything other than very bright outdoor sunlight. Using flash indoor makes photos very, very blurry. Most all photos are worse than a flip phone. Since the camera is very light and small, it is easy for the camera to shake when taking photos with one hand. I would recommend spending a little bit more and getting a better camera. This one will be thrown away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's okay...

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera is VERY SLOW. When you take photos, it's takes a LONG TIME to process and show on the screen. And even when you are in the process of TAKING photos, the SHUTTER SPEED IS VERY SLOW, and you find that you CANNOT take pictures in a hurry. Even when you TURN ON the camera, it takes a while to get to the front screen. I guess you get what you pay for...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera to carry with you for a quick photo

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased the camera due to the fact my Nikon and Canon cameras broke with no explanation. So I went back to the trusty SONY camera. So far the pictures have been great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Flash broke 10 days into using it

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this product from best buy after reading many reviews. I took about 1000 photos over 10 days, and on the 10th day of owning this camera the camera flash stopped working. The flash malfunction (error message E:91:01) is a long standing malfunction in Sony cameras, and it still has not been resolved. The camera flash will never work again. Gave the product 2 stars instead of 1, because the photos (while not using flash) turn out fine, but the fact that the camera broke within 10-days of use is ridiculous. DO NOT recommend going with this product or Sony due to the unresolved, common error.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Ally, thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we regret that the camera failed to meet your expectations. We will not accept that you want to settle using the camera without a flash, so please email us at [email protected] and we'll do our best to have this corrected. Hope to hear from you. Regards, -Mark sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Camera is OK

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Biggest problem is the lens curtain sticks and will not open,so you have to open it with your fingers. Camera options in the menu is just OK. Picture quality is OK

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor camera, will not stay in MACRO mode

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Poor camera. Will not focus well at close range less than 3". Lens is good, but the MACRO mode keeps changing automatically. I don't recommend this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JimbobV, I can see that this really upset you. Kindly check the following steps to troubleshoot your issue. Please make sure that the Cyber-shot is set to "Intelligent Auto mode". The camera automatically adjusts focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject. In addition, please wait until the "Flower Icon" appear on the display of the camera this scene will automatically adjust all the settings for Macro shooting. For further details, please check this manual: ommunity.sony.com/t5/forums/recentpostspage/post-type/message/category-id/televisions/page/5. We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. Thank you, Dave Sonystyle

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sony DSC 830 - a piece of junk!

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this camera stopped working after only 3 weeks of service on an overseas trip. Lost the opportunity to take photos during the last part of my trip. The lens got stuck in open position and has been collecting dust. Sony says they will "repair" this piece of junk, ha ha... The least they should do is to replace it! This purchase was a waste of money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi July, We apologize for the inconvenience. We strongly recommend sending the camera to Sony authorized repair center to properly diagnose it. Please refer to the link for further assistance, https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/service.pl?XID=M:header:esupport. Regards, Jen sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible pictures

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    90% of the photo I take with this camera are blurry/ or out of focus. I have had several digital cameras and this has been the worst. My 2 MP Kodak took much better pics, Will never buy another Sony camera.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend