Sony's mid-range 2008 pocket compact — 8.1MP CCD, Carl Zeiss 32-128mm 4x zoom, optical SteadyShot, Memory Stick Duo.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 was a mid-range pocket compact from Sony's 2008 W-series lineup, launched in January 2008 alongside the closely related DSC-W110, W115 and W120. It offered a step up in resolution over the W120 while sharing the same body and Carl Zeiss zoom, in a line pitched at everyday snapshooters wanting a slim metal-bodied camera.
Specifications centred on an 8.1-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD with Sony's BIONZ processor, a Carl Zeiss 4x zoom covering 32-128mm equivalent at f/2.8-5.8, and Super SteadyShot optical image stabilisation. It had a 2.5-inch LCD, ISO 100-3200, face-detection autofocus, 15MB of internal memory with Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo storage, and an NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery rated at around 370 shots. There was no manual exposure mode.
The W130 suits buyers after a compact carry-anywhere digicam with genuine optical stabilisation and a slightly longer-than-average zoom for its class. Handling is simple and automated; the small sensor limits low-light ability, but the stabilised Zeiss lens and strong battery life made it one of the more capable 2008 pocket cameras.
When buying used, confirm the NP-BG1 battery holds charge; it was used across many Cyber-shots so replacements and chargers are easy to source. Storage is Memory Stick Duo only, with no SD slot, so factor in a card and possibly a Duo-to-full-size adapter for readers. Check the lens extends smoothly without grinding, the stabilisation switches on without errors, and the screen is free of pressure marks.