Jessops offers Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

12-megapixel compact with 5x optical zoom

19 May 2009 10:44 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Jessops has announced it has the exclusive on the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290, a 12-megapixel compact with a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom.

Available in black or blue metal bodies, and weighing 167 grams, the W290 gets multi-face detection, anti-blink reduction, red eye reduction, smile shutter, face memory so you can pre-select the face you want to focus on, and a 16:9 "high resolution mode".

There's also "advanced Dynamic Range Optimizer technology" for the best exposure and contrast settings and in-camera retouching.

Complete with software, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is available now in Jessops stores or online at www.jessops.com priced at £239.

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Very good camera, Good design with friendly controls.Only 1 disadvantage i can not zooming while recording. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.

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