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Vinny77 · Jan 26, 2005, 6:43 PM

I just got the Sony w1 and love it so far. But now i see the w5 for the same price. is it worth the trade in with amazon, should i return this one to get the W5

CyberShotNut · Jan 26, 2005, 6:55 PM

You will see no image quality difference between the W1 and W5, as far as I see the W5 will be slightly slimmer than the W1 with a little better flash. Technology advancementswith digital cameras (as well as all electronics)is never ending.

virgil_dlv · Jan 26, 2005, 7:25 PM

If you are getting it at the same price, then it's probably worth the trade up.

Butthe W5will retain the current SRP ($350) of the older model, while the W1 will get discounted down to $250-300

Hopefully the W5 has all theimprovements people asked for in the W1... but checking SonyStyleat http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSCW5&Dept=dcc_DIDigitalCamer as&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_Cyber-shotDigitalCameras

indicates these differences:

2.5" LCD resolution dropped from 123K to 115K pixels

32MB built-in memory instead of a free 32MB memory stick

Replaced access door for MS and A/V with rubber cover

Updated picture package (v1.6 vs 1.0)

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Jan 26, 2005, 6:43 PM	#1
Vinny77 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 35	I just got the Sony w1 and love it so far. But now i see the w5 for the same price. is it worth the trade in with amazon, should i return this one to get the W5

Jan 26, 2005, 6:55 PM	#2
CyberShotNut Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 673	You will see no image quality difference between the W1 and W5, as far as I see the W5 will be slightly slimmer than the W1 with a little better flash. Technology advancementswith digital cameras (as well as all electronics)is never ending.

Jan 26, 2005, 7:25 PM	#3
virgil_dlv Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 34	If you are getting it at the same price, then it's probably worth the trade up. Butthe W5will retain the current SRP ($350) of the older model, while the W1 will get discounted down to $250-300 Hopefully the W5 has all theimprovements people asked for in the W1... but checking SonyStyleat http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSCW5&Dept=dcc_DIDigitalCamer as&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_Cyber-shotDigitalCameras indicates these differences: 2.5" LCD resolution dropped from 123K to 115K pixels 32MB built-in memory instead of a free 32MB memory stick Replaced access door for MS and A/V with rubber cover Updated picture package (v1.6 vs 1.0)