Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W85 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony DSC-W85 is a 7MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony DSC-W85
Key Features — Sony DSC-W85
7MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 3072x2304 pixels, sufficient for standard prints and everyday snapshots.
ISO 100–3200 Range: Allows shooting in varied lighting conditions, from bright daylight to dimly lit indoor scenes.
Aluminum Body: Weighing just 155g and measuring 91 x 58 x 23 mm, the metal construction keeps the camera pocketable without feeling flimsy.
2.5-Inch Fixed LCD: Serves as the sole composition and playback display, with 115,000 dots of resolution for framing shots in the absence of an optical viewfinder.
Digital Image Stabilization: Electronic IS helps reduce the appearance of camera shake during handheld shooting.
Five Color Profiles: Includes Standard, Vivid, Natural, Sepia, and Black & White, giving casual shooters basic creative control in-camera.
Camera Specifications — Sony DSC-W85
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 7MP |
| Processor | Sony Real Imaging Processor |
| ISO Range | 100 – 3200 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 5 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3072x2304 |
| Burst Rate | 2 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Sony DSC-W85
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W85 is a pocketable point-and-shoot built for straightforward everyday photography. At the heart of the camera is a 7MP sensor measuring 1/2.5 inch, processed by the Sony Real Imaging Processor, delivering a maximum still resolution of 3072x2304 pixels. Photographers can choose from five color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Natural, Sepia, and Black & White — to customize the look of their images in-camera.
The ISO range spans 100 to 3200, and autofocus is handled by a Contrast Detection system with 5 focus points. Image stabilization is Digital/Electronic IS. The 2.5-inch Fixed LCD at 115,000 dots is the sole composition tool.
Video recording tops out at 480p at 30fps in 8-bit Standard color. The aluminum body measures 91 x 58 x 23 mm and weighs just 155g, while the NP-BG1 Lithium-Ion battery is rated for approximately 340 shots per charge. Storage is via Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Duo, and the camera connects via USB.
Pros — Sony DSC-W85
- ✓Compact aluminum body at 155g and 91 x 58 x 23 mm makes it easy to carry daily
- ✓ISO range of 100–3200 offers reasonable sensitivity flexibility for a point-and-shoot
- ✓NP-BG1 battery rated for approximately 340 shots (CIPA standard) per charge
Cons — Sony DSC-W85
- ✗No optical viewfinder — composition is limited to the 115,000-dot Fixed LCD
- ✗Digital IS only — no in-body optical image stabilization
- ✗Maximum video resolution capped at 480p at 30fps, well below modern standards
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