Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera
- 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
Product Review Summary
- 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)
- Bad in Low Light (2)
- Bulky (1)
- Everyday Use (5)
- Travel (1)
- Outdoors (1)
Consumer Reviews
Very happy with my second Sony camera
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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...
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Sort of a clunker
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 »
Amazing - another Sony Hit!
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
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| MPN | DSCW170-BN | |
Key Features |
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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 | |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | |
| Features | Face Detection • Smile Detection | |
Image Quality |
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| 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 |
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| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) | |
| Video Format | MPEG-1 | |
| Video Speed | 30 fps | |
Lens |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Memory Type | Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick DUO PRO | |
| Compression Type | JPEG • DCF • DPOF | |
| Built-in Memory Size | 15 MB | |
Included Features |
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| Self Timer | 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. | |
| Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone | |
| Built-in Speaker | With Built-in Speaker | |
Viewfinder / Display |
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| LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position | |
| Viewfinder | Optical | |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 230,000 pixels | |
Interfaces |
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| Video Interface | Video Out | |
| Interface Type | USB 2.0 | |
Power Supply |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery | |
| Battery Life | 390 Images | |
System Requirements |
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| Operating System | Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional | |
Dimensions |
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| Weight | 0.31 lb. | |
| Depth | 0.94 in. | |
| Height | 2.28 in. | |
| Width | 3.69 in. | |
Warranty |
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| Warranty | 1 Year | |
Miscellaneous |
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| 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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