Although it doesn't say it in the camera details, this tripod is compatible with your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. Overall, this tripod is a must, though for portrait pictures, especially outdoors where the scenery is as much a part of the picture, I think the tripod needs an additional 12" of height.
I bought this to replace an older tripod, which secures the legs with a cumbersome screw-clamp. I was very pleased to find that the legs on this tripod secure by a lever-like pressure-clamp instead; much easier to work.
I also love that this tripod comes with a bag for storage, so it doesn't get dusty and dirty. The bag, however, is not as easy to work with, and though it can be worn/carried, it's not really designed for that.
What's great about it: Compact, Storage bag, Secures legs with pressure-clamp rather than screw-clamp
What's not so great: Needs to be at least 12" taller, bag not strapped for carrying
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Much better quality than the cheap copies
on August 24, 2017
Posted by: Photog
Gender:Male
I was looking for a small tripod to carry in a backpack for use with a cellphone or pocket camera. This was a lot better quality than similar-looking, less expensive tripods sold at the same store. The leg locks, thumb screws, rubber feet and smoothness of operation were all significantly superior. In this case at least, you do get what you pay for. I wish it would extend high enough to reach over heads in a crowd, but then the tripod would have to be bigger and may not fit into a backpack, unless the legs were thinner and made of more sections (which would not be as stable).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on March 17, 2009
Posted by: Anonymous
This tripod is great. Does everything you could want. Is light weight, yet very sturdy.
What's great about it: Unbeatable quality for the price.
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Greater than perfect
on July 28, 2014
Posted by: Leija
I am shocked Sony offers such a reasonably priced, high quality tripod. Extremely satisfied. Buy it if you need one!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
on September 27, 2012
Posted by: adamwest75
This is an overall good tripod for beginners and is great for traveling, if it were higher, it would suit my needs greatly! However, 40" is still an okej height to do some good filming and pictures!
What's great about it: Lightweight
What's not so great: Wish it had more height
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Great value
on January 3, 2010
Posted by: Joriley
Compact, and very lightweight, excellent for travel.
What's great about it: Very compact and lightweight