Emily Raymond of DigitalCameraInfo.com gives us her Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 First Impressions Review.

You will recall the Cyber-shot DSC-S600 is Sony’s new entry level addition to its Stamina line of digital cameras announced at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in January. This model offers 6 megapixels and basic features at a low retail price of $199.95.

The Sony S600 has a 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD and features their Real Imaging Processor. It has a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory, high ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and 1000 for low light, and a strong flash that reaches to 36 ft.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 is the new flagship model of Sony’s low-end Stamina series of digital cameras. Even though its reasonable $199 price reflects a low-end status, the S600’s features are more typical of pricier models. For instance, the S600 has ISO 800 and 1000 settings that make it a good candidate for low light photography. The camera also has a flash that reaches to an unprecedented 36 feet. The Sony S600 is designed with the point-and-snaper in mind; it is easy to use and intuitive to navigate. Its body is comfortable to hold although it does have stocky 3.9 x 2 x 1.4-inch measurements.