In the last ten years or so I have probably gone through twenty digital cameras or so. A year or two ago I decided to make the plunge and get a little bit more of an expensive digital camera that would produce more quality pictures. I researched for what seemed like forever before settling on the Sony Cybershot s700. It was a little more oney than I wanted to spend, but it has well been worth it since I bought it. The thing that got my attention first about this camera when I brought it home is the fact that it has a very slick and attractive design, smooth edges and just fun to look at. I was a little worried that because of the slick and smooth edges that it would slip out of my hand, but that hasn't happened yet. The picture quality is outstanding and, the video is good- not great but it does the job for smaller events like weddings or recitals. The pictures however blow my mind sometimes with how good they are, in low light, at night or action shots they are all great pictures. The battery life is pretty good, so so- not anything outstanding, but better than other cameras that I have used and owned in the past. Overall it was a great purchase and I am glad that I spend the extra money and bought it. I recommend it to others looking to purchase a camera.

ifish42

Florida

My brother gifted me a Sony Cybershot S700 Digital Camera for my last birthday and it was the most precious and useful gift for me as my earlier digital camera had broken down and I needed to buy one soon. Sony is a very good brand and this digital camera is a class product from Sony. The camera has a 7.2 mega pixel CCD and 2.4 inches LCD display due to which the photographs clicked using this camera come out absolutely clear and the color of the photographs is very good. It also has a capture 320 x 240 video feature because of which the video quality is enhanced and not blurry. While viewing photographs on the HDTV, the picture quality is perfect and the videos have a perfect sound and video quality. The camera does not have enough internal memory as it is only 24 MB due to which I was able to record one video at a time. I love the bag that comes with the camera which makes it easier for me to carry the battery charger as well.

bernadette2013

USA

The SONY Cybershot cameras have always been great quality for what you pay. They are very durable, and have tons of options to play with. The Cybershot S700 was my first digital camera that I ever owned. To be honest it rivals several of it's more expensive competitors. I have used this camera on nearly all of my vacation trips, and celebration events. The pictures come out great, and blurry free. You can take action pictures, close ups, panoramic, as well as shoot video footage through the camcorder setting. Despite having so many options to play with, most of them are easy to navigate to. Also there are several adapters to make hooking this up to your PC a breeze. This camera is also very durable. I have dropped this thing a couple of times, and it has yet to mess up anything internally. If you are looking for a good quality camera that won't break the bank; I would highly recommend the SONY Cybershot S700.

Eno17

USA

Overall I would say the camera is decent. I would recommend it for average high light picture taking conditions. The image quality is good in those settings and the price is good. I wouldn't recommend it for low light or distance photo takers. Image Quality In regular light, this camera is great. In low light, and from distances, the shot isn't so great. I like taking pictures at concerts, and it is definitely not good for that. Even when It is on a steady surface it will still come out blurry Performance I feel like performance is pretty similar to the image quality question. It is decent... as long as the weather and light conditions are idea. Don't try distances or low light. Ease of Use Even with its flaws, the camera is fairly easy to use. It took a few minutes to figure how to work some parts, but for the most part it is simply a point (at the subject you want) and shoot (push the button to take the picture) Durability I can't say too much about the durability as I've had this for only about a month Battery Life So far the battery life has been really great. I've taken lots of shots and some video and haven't had to recharge it yet (It's been about a month) Portability It is tiny, so the portability is great. Easy to fit into a pocket.

BrittanyStevens

USA

My mom has this camera and I have been able to borrow it on a few occasions. It works great! I have had no problems with it. I has a good zoom on it and takes very clear pictures. Sony has a great selection of cameras and I have really liked this one as well. They are easy to get your way around on and find out new features on your own. It is also a pretty hardy camera, the outside is tough. I have seen many of the pictures she has taken not only of people, but of plants and scenery and they have turned out very nice. It really has great color in the pictures as well. I would consider purchasing this camera for myself after using hers a few times. Image Quality Image quality is good and the pictures comes out clear. Performance Great performance and easy to use. Durability My mom has had this camera for a few years now and has put a lot of use into it. She has not had problems as of yet. Battery Life The battery life is a good amount of time. Portability Small, so easy to take where you want.

cbarona

Minneapolis, MN

Overall I love my cybershot, my only problem was infact the batterylife. If it only takes a few pictures using the flash, or a video lasting 30 seconds to drain almost all power from a fully charged battery it isn't very handy. For daytime outdoor pics though and casual photos snapped on nature walks it is good. Battery Life This was my only problem, a couple pictures using flash or a video less than 30 seconds would take my brand new cybershot from full bars to 1 bar or dying. It was really sad being the only one with a camera in the family and missing out on alot of picks of my sisters graduation when mom couldn't make it and had to work. We were all really disappointed.

SabrinaRequiel

USA

Although the Sony Cybershot S700 Digital Camera has functions and features that I never used - or took the time to learn about, it functioned quite well for an amateur-photographer of eBay listings. This pre-owned camera was given to me - in a barter exchange - in 2008. I used it for my eBay photos. It worked wonderfully - until the Plastic Prongs - that hold the Battery Latch-Door closed - broke off. Now I have to admit that I am heavy-handed. I know that when I purchase a new Digital Camera, I will be checking the "strength" of the Battery Compartment Door - and noting how the door is connected inside of the camera. Other than that, if you understand the features [read the manual], the camera takes great photos - and it has some very nice features that I never really used....All I wanna do is Point and Shoot. Image Quality The photos were excellent - although I had to eventually learn about using black or white solid backgrounds for my eBay items, so that the photos would look more professional. Performance For me, it was an easy Point & Click. Ease of Use Just View the item - and Click! Durability A plastic inside-"latch" broke off and would no longer keep the Battery Door Closed - and replacement of the Door was not an option since it would not have the plastic inside-"latch" to attach. Until I purchased another camera, I used a rubber band around the camera/door to keep it closed when taking photos. Battery Life Initially I was changing batteries very often. Even after I bought rechargeable batteries, I was rotating the charged batteries for replacement. I would charge at least 2 sets of batteries - so that when I was charging 1 set, another set was fully charged, for use. Portability easy to carry. I had a carrying case for the camer.

CASH100GIRL

Oak Park, MI

I got the Sony Cybershot camera with my Christmas money.  I wanted something small with a big LCD that was easy to use.  This camera does all that and more. It comes with a USB cable and battery pack.  I did buy a memory stick as it only comes with 22MB of memory.   It does not use regular batteries, it has a rechargable battery pack  that plugs in to your wall outlet.  So that can be a minus if you need it quick.  Can't just change the battery unless you buy another one which be somewhat expensive.  That is the one thing I don't like about it.  Seems when I want to use it, the battery is dead since it loses power over time.  The buttons on the back are easy to see and use, from zooming in and out to setting the mode, which has options such as auto, movie, high sensitivity, soft snap, landscape, twilight, beach, and snow.  Pretty hard to screw up a picture.  It is nice and small and fits into your pocket.  Again, just make sure you buy an extra battery pack if you take alot of pictures.

jrkos246

York, PA

We bought this for our son's 8th birthday.  It is very easy to use and has a large viewing area.  He has no problem operating the camera and it takes great pictures.  Within 5 minutes of taking it out of the box, he was taking pictures and deleting those that he did not feel were good shots.  I am very impressed with this camera. Great quality and good value.

chelsea915

Virginia Beach, VA

I bought this camera as a gift for myself & i absolutely fell in love with it. It was easy to use, has very simple function buttons, and most of all... it takes great pictures! The pictures are clear and crisp, and come out looking like a pro took them. I have never had a problem with this camera. It is from a great company and it falls in line with their great products. I LOVE MY CAMERA!

JenBunny

Highland, CA