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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2

10.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (282)
    8.9 8.9 from 282 reviewers
  • Expert Score (14)
    7.6 7.6 from 14 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    6.9 6.9 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    7.1 7.1 from 15 reviewers
  • Features (23)
    6.6 6.6 from 23 reviewers
  • Ease of use (26)
    7.1 7.1 from 26 reviewers
  • Performance (26)
    6.7 6.7 from 26 reviewers
  • Picture quality (29)
    7.0 7.0 from 29 reviewers
  • Battery performance (3)
    8.1 8.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Display (23)
    7.5 7.5 from 23 reviewers
  • Video quality (6)
    8.4 8.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (23)
    6.3 6.3 from 23 reviewers
  • Equipment (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Camera Labs

    Camera Labs
    8.2/10
    1 November 2006

    As with many 2006 compacts, the Sony Cyber-shot N2 is basically an enhanced version of its predecessor. Sony’s essentially taken the earlier N1, fitted a slightly higher resolution sensor, increased the sensitivity, added... Read more

    • Large 3in screen, Unique touch-sensitive control, Built-in photo album and musical slideshows, Support for optional GPS unit
    • Screen suffers from fingerprints, Manual, but no A or S priority, No on-screen grid option, Aggressive noise reduction at high ISOs

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    24 April 2007

    Again making waves in the digital camera marketplace, Sony innovates with the Cyber-shot DSC-N2. The camera's touch-screen technology allows for a clean body style (perfect for pockets) while enabling a much simpler user... Read more

    • Responsive with a good shutter lag time, very good shot-to-shot speed, Good overall color accuracy, Very good low-light shooting capabilities, Image noise at ISO 200 and below is pretty good, ISO up to 1,600, Touchscreen L...
    • Slow continuous shooting speeds, High chromatic aberration lens distortion, noticeable in some images at the edges, Slightly warm skin tones, Auto white balance had a hard time with household incandescent lighting, Contras...

  3. Digital Photography Interface

    Digital Photography Interface
    7.6/10
    7 September 2009

    The Sony Cyber-shot N2 packs 10 megapixels and a huge touchscreen into its small casing. The rather powerful flash, manual controls and great movie mode also add the appeal of the N2 to the crowds. Read more

    • 3X lens, high resolution in a small body, Powerful flash, Above average battery life, Large touchscreen LCD, Fairly fast performance, Manual controls, Great movie mode, Well implemented album system, Fancy playback with th...
    • Clunky touchscreen interface (More menus than usual), Limited aperture options; no custom white balance, Very mediocre (Slow and limited) continuous shooting, Redeye and some distortion; really noisy at ISO 1600

  4. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.1/10
    21 April 2007

    Touch-screen technology and 10 million pixels, but are the pictures any good? Read more

    • Touch screen, solid construction
    • Low-resolution preview, limited zoom

  5. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    21 November 2006

    The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 is small and fast, but compression artifacts and an awkward touch screen hinder its use. Read more

    • Speedy shooting in well-lit scenes.
    • Fuzzy images; shutter lags when shooting in dim light; some users might find the touch screen awkward.

  • User Reviews

  1. Still a great camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Dive Key West, Amazon
    19 August 2011

    I'm a professional photographer and had this camera for about 4 years now. I got it mainly to use for recreational diving photography but found it to be much more camera then expected. Read more

  2. Nice Cam, good quality and easy use

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: rus-slim, Ebay
    16 September 2011

    Very nice camera for underwater use with marine pack Easy use and good quality I`m using it with marine pack(underwater box) and i`m enjoy it Read more

  3. "very good !!!!!!"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: foshee4321, CNET
    14 September 2011

    I Love It <3 Read more

    • Everything is great !
    • Some blurry pics and sometimes lags.

  4. Slower than the DSC-N1!!

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Chad, Newegg
    31 August 2007

    I think Sony was the first to come out with a 3" LCD touch screen. It's so easy to use and has minimal buttons on the physical camera. It's funny to hand your camera to a friend and they can't figure out how to look at the... Read more

    • I bought the 1st generation of this camera about a year ago (SONY DSC-N) and i loved it! I took it everywhere with me, very durable, dropped it a few times with no problems...and then one day the screen cracked form misuse...
    • This camera is a little slower than the original one. The responding time when turning it on is slower and even when panning through pictures. Still is a great camera! Can't go wrong with the 3" touch screen.

  5. Sony Cyber Shot N2 Is still HOT!

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: George, B&H Photo
    22 June 2007

    Well, I've taken about 200 pictures now and have had a lot of fun with it. I said I'd give more comments, so here goes. It has a terrific slide show that entertains you with all kinds of variations for your pictures and music... Read more

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Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Cybershot N2, Cyber-Shot N2
  • Format
    Compact
  • Max resolution
    3264 x 2448
  • Low resolution
    2592 x 1944, 1280 960, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 3:2
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.1 million
  • Sensor size
    1/1.7 " (7.60 x 5.70 mm, 0.43 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    23 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Sony

Release Date

  • First seen
    28 September 2006

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