This cute and compact camera includes many features that a larger, bulkier camera will have, but it is a bit more stylish in appearance. It takes photos at a 7.2 Mega Pixel resolution, which is very decent for a camera of this size and price. You get all of the image snapping technologies that larger cameras have, such as face detection, smile shutter technology, dynamic range optimization, and a 4x optical zoom. You can also take videos with the Sony CyberShot DSCW120. It isn’t a camcorder by any means, but it takes high quality videos that would be great for capturing quick moments or adding to your blog.

You’ll also find a revolutionary mode from Sony for taking photos – the ‘burst’ mode. This mode allows you to take images quickly. This is great if you are looking to snap images of a sporting event or another activity with fast movements. One disadvantage of the burst mode is that it can’t take photos with flash. However, if you are taking photos from a distance (such as from the stands at a sporting field), it should be alright.

One of the coolest features of this camera is it’s smile shutter feature. This technology developed by Sony is great for taking photos of people who don’t like to smile. You can set your camera to smile shutter mode, point it at your target(s), and then the camera will automatically take an image when they are smiling. I’m not sure how it works with large groups, but when taking portraits, especially of the kids, it works great. Think about how much better your photo collection would be if all of the people in the photos were smiling.

As with all point and shoot digital cameras of this size, the Sony CyberShot has it’s limitations. It doesn’t have advanced features that a professional photographer or an aspiring professional photographer would want. One of the biggest complaints with this particular camera is that the standard sized 2.5” LCD display screen seems slightly prone to scratches. You may want to purchase a screen protector while you are shopping to prevent your screen from getting scratched up, and of course carry your camera in a camera case to protect it as much as possible!

Another disadvantage of this camera is it’s photo storage. It only has 15 Megabytes of internal memory, so you definitely want to purchase a compatible memory card to use. Most cards aren’t very expensive these days, so it won’t add too much to the cost of the camera.