Another Great Compact Sony Camera!
587150
Beautiful design for it's time. I must say the build quality of Sony products as of late has not been on par with older models. Step up your game Sony!!!
2135836
I own this camera, and have since this summertime. I adore this camera. It takes excellent photos, is compact enough to slip into any sort of case, or sleeve, and it works flawlessly. I have had Sony digital cameras for a decade now. Three Thumbs Up for this specific camera.
2043595
I purchased the Sony WX150 to replace an old Canon which had limited zoom and never really took great pictures, especially in low light. I narrowed my options to this camera and the WX50, which is very similar but has a Carl Zeiss lens, smaller LCD screen, less zoom (5x) and less megapixels. I ended up choosing the WX150 primarily because of the 10x zoom and the larger LCD screen; these features fit my needs better and the special pricing was just right too!

Even though I've only had the camera for a short period, about 3 weeks, I've used it quite a bit and am very happy with my decision. Over Thanksgiving weekend I took several hundred pictures and about a dozen videos, 98% of the pictures and all of the videos were perfect. I kept the camera in Intelligent mode for the pictures and it performed exceptionally well through the entire weekend from mornings through night. Low light scenes came out amazing as did varied light scenes at the bowling alley, which are challenging for all compact cameras. I strongly believe this camera will meet the needs for the majority of consumers looking for a sub $200 compact camera. Given the price, features and performance this camera is a keeper!
1283871
I've waited for this camera for a long time. I wanted something very compact that doesn't sacrifice image quality or features. Although some of the features are not accessible by direct controls (i.e. a dial), I can still access them via the touch screen. These include ISO settings, exposure compensation and white balance. As I've worked with it, it almost feels too small! I can through the use of adapters however, mount my Nikon lenses on it in addition to my previous micro 4/3rd lens purchases. I'm anxious to take it on the road with me on my next vacation to give it the full field test. So far I've been impressed with the build quality, image quality and design of the camera.
2422427
I came from a Small-ish DSLR. The Canon t5i. I have the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 as my "roam-around lens". I also have the Canon 50mm f1.8 and the Canon 55-250mm STM as well as the Canon 430EX speedlight. Before this Camera I had a Canon 1000D. Let me say that I have been so comfortable with the canon system for the past 7 years. I have had enough success in my photos for my family. Here is my gallery: [...]

Although I have not really shot with the A6000 as extensively as I have with my canon system, I am confident that I can replicate my shots with the Sony as I have with the Canon, maybe even better. I shoot mostly on Aperture priority mode and back controls are not as hard to fiddle with. Even on the occassion that I shoot full manual mode.

The main factor for my switch is the size. You can say that there are other mirrorless systems out there. But this one shoots at 11 FPS! The sensor is the same size as my canon rebels, unlike the others which are just micro 4/3's. I know there others that are APSC like fuji and canon, This one is cheaper. More bang for your buck... I chose this over the newer siblings because of the price, and my need for 4k Video is non existent at the moment.

Here is a Sample Shot, Both shot at 50mm 2.8 @ iso 6400 with same light source (Led light handheld). Canon set shot with the a6000, sony set shot with Canon T5i with their respective nifty fifty.

I am so confident that I will be staying with Sony that I bought the 50 1.8 and a Sony HLV-F32M flash to replicate the one I have with my canon.

Small Tidbits that I really found very useful with my Sony a6000:
1. Wifi connection. Be it photo transfer to immediately post to social media or Control my camera. Awesome.
2. Face detection. I can program it to look for "registered faces". This means it doesn't just look for a face of a person to focus on, but it looks for a familiar face that I have saved/"Registered" in my camera so it focuses on that instead of the other faces that are seen in the frame of the photo! I think you can register up to 6 faces.
3. Fast focus and Fast capture. I have small kids and capturing them sometimes is a chore. So this fast capture coupled with the registered face detection is an awesome feature! It means, my kids faces will be focused!
4. Small and inconspicuous. I used to bring a tripod, with all my lenses and flash for a vacation. I was so diligent! :D But now, I can travel lighter!
5. Live view. I know many cameras now have this, but DSLR live views are slow to focus. When on a vacation, and there are people who would volunteer to take your photo so you can be in it with your family, it will not be as complicated and daunting as handing over your DSLR to them. They can literally point and shoot like a "normal camera".

Some cons that might bother you.
1. Battery life. Although I have yet to go on vacation with this camera, I can see that Battery life will not be as robust as my DSLR. There are wall chargers and extra batteries available for extra purchase. Although, I find it a bit useful that I can charge the camera with a battery bank that I use my phones with because it charges via USB.
2. Lens line up is limited. I have learned to love my Tamron 17-50 f2.8 because of its constant aperture and excellent optics. There is no counterpart of this for my camera. True I can use a lens converter to use those excellent lenses, but I will loose autofocus. The A6300 can autofocus with third pary lenses with an adaptor but at a cost. I would like to think that in house Sony lenses still work best with Sony cameras especially with those fast autofocus.

Hope that helps!
219033
I have owned several cameras in this "S" series and this is the best so far. Everything works well and it is nicely made. The image quality is superb especially for the size of the camera. It's very compact and convenient as well as very capable. MT highest recommendation!
44705
Excellent camera with great quality in a compact package.  Good ergo.  Clear view screen.  Excellent in-doors with organic flash and even better with added external flash (hot shoe).  Great color outside under sunny through overcast conditions.  Only weakness is a limited optical zoom.  But, on balance, exceptional set of capabilities for the size and weight.  Overall high resolution, great options, external flash, multi-ISO, many white balance settings, nice preset and manual  functions, good AF, small size, infrared for night shooting, MPEG mode ... with Sony quality.  Very pleased overall.
415336
My wife's beloved Sony T-1 camera finally bit the dust so I got her this one to replace it. She couldn't be happier as it's just as compact as her old Sony (meaning that it's always in her pocketbook) is even easier to use, has a larger LCD viewing screen, a more powerful zoom lens and a better flash. Plus, it's pink and that just thrills her. The added resolution is just an added bonus and she's now taking more pictures than ever, even signed up for a photography class at the local high school that has taught her a lot about composition, lighting, depth of field, etc. Highly recommended
965051
I bought this camera for my husband when he goes on his "biker runs" He would always come back with no pictures because he could not carry the camera with him on the bike. We have a Mavica FD-97 and a DSC - F828; both cameras take amazing pictures. (As you can tell we love Sony cameras!) This Sony W290 is perfect. It is extremely easy to use and takes phenomenal pictures! I have not had to open a manual at all. The menus are laid out perfectly and every aspect of each menu is easy to understand. I especially like the 5X digital zoom in such a small camera.
Now he simply straps the camera case to his belt and he's off. Took great pictures on his latest outing!
You can't go wrong with this camera - I'm tempted to buy a second one to keep in my purse!
2310206
I looked for months - every website out there that compares cameras, has user reviews and etc... Finally decided on the DSCP8 and am SOOOOO happy I did.  I've had the camera for six months and didn't want to write a review till I took it on a trip.  I'm now back and must tell you the only problem I had with this camera was trying to get night shots - really need to have the tripod for a serious shot.  Everything else about this camera is amazing!  I have the 128mb stick and can hold over 100 photos at the 2m setting.
The good stuff:
QUICK charge time (I have a spare battery for those long hikes)
Tons of built in settings for SCN's
Size - this thing is so small yet the LCD screen size and quality is unmatched on the market.
Great quality prints come out of this camera!
Skip all the rest the Sony DSCP8 is the only way to go!
2180371
I had a much larger Sony camera that I had come to rely on, but it was just too bulky to carry around for day-to-day photo opportunities.  I did quite a bit of research and decided on the Canon PowerShot A810 -- the reviews were good and the price was GREAT.  I have been extremely pleased with the quality I have been able to get from such a small camera!  I generally have it set to "auto" so it will determine the settings based on the subject, and with few exceptions, I haven't been disappointed (still learning how to capture photos of our VERY hyper dogs LOL -- but I just revert back to the Sony for those shots).  I have been using this camera for a little over a month and have already recommended it to friends.
138709
I purchased this camera for my husband as an anniversary present.  He's extremely choosy in his technological ventures.  He wanted a compact camera that would fit easily in his pocket (he doesn't like bulky cases), would turn on and be ready to shoot quickly, and yet something that would take great pictures.  We found it all in this camera and have been very pleased.  The picture quality is great and there are multiple photo settings so that you can take pictures of fast action, low lighting, portraits, landscapes, fireworks, snow, macro, etc.  The price through Amazon.com is very reasonable, too!
3881913
This is a great, small - key! - camera, bought to replace previous larger digitals which were bulky and often lost.  We went for something small in order to be able to keep it in a pocket.  The fact that the Elph takes *great* pictures was almost a bonus, but it does - a wide range of lighting conditions, zoom settings, and so on, even when the LCD screen can't give a decent picture at max zoom.  The controls are intuitive, the lag-time between shots is almost zero (although the UltraII card I stuck in it may help here also?), and the autofocus etc. very effective, as is the image stabilisation.

I'd definitely replace this one if it were to go missing... hope not :).
4769815
I recently purchased this camera as a gift after having one of my own for years.  This Sony model camera is very easy to learn how to use and takes terrific pictures, and short mpeg and avi movies with sound.  Has all the manual control features you find on much more expensive models.  The only negative about this camera is that it's hard to find new as it has been discontinued by Sony.
1744541
AWESOME camera! Got it for a brother for Christmas. Have tried a few other older models out. The thing I like the best about this would be its size. You wouldn't think its possible but this one is even smaller than its predecessors. Being able to connect it to your phone via Bluetooth is a fun feature and comes in handy when using it to preview what a shot will look like. You can record the whole camera from your phone which comes in handy when using it on a stick or mounted somewhere. Being able to choose between 30 and 60 fps is great also depending on what your shooting. Lot of options packed into this little guy for a great price. Personally even though I don't use it much , one of the best features is its already water proof out the box you don't need to buy an extra housing for it (unless your talking deep waters). If your just getting into these camera this is the one to start with!
4059481
I'm far from a camera expert. I've owned a Canon and a Panasonic point and shoot in the past but frankly I've mostly used my smartphone for the past two years so I was excited to try this model from Sony.  My initial impressions: it's very compact.  Size-wise it fits great in my hand.  There are so many features, all accessible through the menu, but it's still simple to start shooting photos right away.  And the images look great!  Some of the best features so far:  an excellent zoom (30x optical), 3" LCD screen that rotates (great for taking pictures high or low and excellent for selfies too), 10fps (one time burst) that's a blast (not sure that I need it but I loved trying it) plus GPS and wi-fi capability.  An interesting feature to me is the pop-up viewfinder.  It's a little awkward to use at first since you have to pop it up and then pull back on it.  I wasn't sure why I'd want to use it and then I took the camera out in the bright sunlight.  Bingo! When the LCD image was tough to see I used the viewfinder and it worked great.  Not something I'll use often and probably harder to fumble with for someone with larger hands but it is a nice design feature and the viewfinder retracts back into its slot very easily.  BTW, the camera takes high quality videos too, of course.

I really struggled to find some negatives.  I guess some would prefer a touchscreen but I have to say the menu is pretty easy to navigate through. My only other comment is that there are so many options that I clearly, after only one month, don't know the full capabilities of this camera.  But that's more of a negative review of me than of the camera!

A suggestion:  I am using the Sony LCJ-HWA/B camera case and I love it. The bottom of the case fits to a tripod and the top of the case can be removed or just unsnapped and dropped down to expose the lens for shooting.  It comes with a long strap too but so far I haven't used it.  Since I don't hang the camera from my neck I can hold the camera and the case using the smaller strap attached to the camera itself.  It's a good looking case that provides a lot of protection so I'd recommend this one or something similar.

From a novice perspective I'm very pleased with this camera.  I would not hesitate to recommend it to beginners or to sophisticated photographers whom, I suspect, will get a lot more use, fun and satisfaction out of it than I ever will!
2178442
I have the Sony RX100 111 and I love it. Possibly the clearest pictures I have ever seen.  Easy to use. Stores in your jacket pocket. Has auto mode. Just point and shoot. Or fiddle with the adjustments.  Only drawback is short telephoto.  But rather short than long with bad contrast.  This is one of the smallest cameras on the market.  And it is jammed packed full of todays state of the art technology.