Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650

Looking identical to, and having similar specs as two of Sony's other digicams, the 7.2-MP Cyber-shot DSC-S650 doesn't stand out as a low-cost shooter. The DSC-S650 packs a 3X optical zoom, a smaller two-inch display, and only a handful of scene modes on the top-mounted mode dial. Manual controls are available in Program Auto mode, and you can adjust the ISO (up to 1000), flash, and white balance. The DSC-S650 also includes automatic red-eye reduction and several color selections, such as Sepia, Black & White, and Normal. On our tests, colors looked a bit flat, and most shots were oversaturated. A test photo of a colleague in the office was too dark. Outdoor shots looked better with the exposure more in line. The DSC-S650 can also record VGA video at 30 fps, with its footage on a par with the Nikon Coolpix L11. Check out our photo-quality comparison gallery to see how this camera’s images compare to other affordable cameras.

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