Used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 for Sale — From £40 | UsedLens.co.uk

£39.99 Low price

£79.95 High price

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Great for: general beginner student

Sony's 2004 W-series compact — 5MP 1/1.8-inch CCD, 38-114mm zoom, AA power, manual mode

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 was a 2004 compact from the very first generation of Sony's long-running W series, a market variant of the DSC-W1 with which it shares its full specification. The W line launched as Sony's mainstream family above the budget S models, and the W1/W12 generation stood out for its large sensor and screen.

It uses a 5-megapixel 1/1.8-inch CCD (2592x1944) — larger than the sensors in most later W models — with a 3x zoom covering 38-114mm equivalent at f/2.8-5.2. The 2.5-inch 123k-dot LCD was generous for 2004, video records at 640x480, storage is full-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro, and two AA cells power the 250g body. Manual exposure mode is included.

The combination of a big-for-its-class CCD, manual control and AA power makes the W12 one of the more capable early W-series bodies, suited to students learning exposure and to retro digicam shooters after the 1/1.8-inch CCD rendering rather than outright convenience.

Inspect the AA compartment for leak damage, the classic issue on this generation, and check the LCD, which dominates the back and scratches easily. Full-size Memory Stick media is required, so cards and readers must be sourced separately. Confirm the lens assembly is free of haze and the flash charges within a few seconds.

Avg £60, down 9.4% over 2 weeks

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Used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 price history

Tracking the used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 9.4%, from £66 to around £60. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £50 and £71 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 17 Jul – 4 Aug 2026.