Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 10x
  • HD Recording Format: 1080i (HDTV)
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Weight: 0.31 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in.
  • Resolution: 10.1 Megapixel
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera

Believe it or not, the tiny Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 houses an incredible 10.1 megapixel sensor, giving you the ultimate in resolution and detail. The excellent Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens gives you more range than most other point and shoots, and the large 2.7-inch LCD screen makes viewing your photos a joy. The Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 also includes a useful 16:9 shooting mode, making your photos look great on an HDTV. In fact, you can directly hook the camera up to a Sony Bravia television and view your photos, sans a PC!

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Based on 8 user reviews
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Pros
  • Compact (4)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Faster Shutter (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Bulky (1)
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  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
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113

Very happy with my second Sony camera

bypspark Dec 3, 2008
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great photos, gobs of features, easy to use, long battery life.
Cons Boxy and traditional exterior, some features deeply buried in sub-menus.
Recommended it? Yes

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If you go back to when I was a newly minted reviewer, you'll find the review of my first digital camera: a 4-megapixel Sony DSC P9.  It served me very well for the past 5 years, surviving numerous abuses and trips overseas.  The photographs I took were good enough to earn me an... Read full review »

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Sort of a clunker

byneelington Nov 1, 2009
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Battery life, features, quick shutter speed
Cons pictures aren't good if you have anything else to compare it to.
Recommended it? No

I purchased Sony Cybershot basically because of its name.  I'm a big believer in the Sony name and the quality I usually experience with Sony electronics.  However, this camera is an exception.  It has an amazing list of features, which is handy, but the features are not what's important to me. ... Read full review »

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Amazing - another Sony Hit!

bydocrwm Nov 12, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Loads of features, great photos, smile detection and priority can be set to kids
Cons Poorer performance in low light
Recommended it? Yes

This is the 6th Sony camera of camcorder that we've owned. My wife wanted a slim camera to carry in her purse for shots of the children at outings and such. We already own the Memory Stick media and NP-BG1 batteries and chargers so a Sony that uses these was our first choice. No one, NO ONE, else... Read full review »

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Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)

The Sony DSC-W170 matches point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features to pack a powerful punch. The sophisticated, compact body features an enviable 10.1 megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, and Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp, clear images. For easy viewing and sharing, the large 2.7 LCD displays your shots in vibrant color. In addition, Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter, and Intelligent Scene Recognition elicit stunning detail from special moments.

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Sony Cybershot DSCW170/R 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Red)

The Sony DSC-W170 matches point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features to pack a powerful punch. The sophisticated, compact body features an enviable 10.1 megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, and Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp, clear images. For easy viewing and sharing, the large 2.7 LCD displays your shots in vibrant color. In addition, Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter, and Intelligent Scene Recognition elicit stunning detail from special moments.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DSCW170-BN

Key Features

Digital Zoom 10x
HD Recording Format 1080i (HDTV)
Camera Type Compact
Weight 0.31 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in.
Resolution 10.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 5x
Features Face Detection • Smile Detection

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 10.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2432

Video

Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format MPEG-1
Video Speed 30 fps

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 5x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 5 - 25 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 19.69 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 140 mm
Focus Range 78.74 in. to Infinity (w) / 66.93 in. to Infinity (t)

Exposure Control

Aperture Range f3.3/f8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/4 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 1.6 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80

Storage

Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Type JPEG • DCF • DPOF
Built-in Memory Size 15 MB

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0

Power Supply

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 390 Images

System Requirements

Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Dimensions

Weight 0.31 lb.
Depth 0.94 in.
Height 2.28 in.
Width 3.69 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 27242726758
Product ID 50206833
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot

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