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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 is part of a line of compact digital cameras. It features a 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD and Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens (with Smart Zoom technology). It also comes with a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Display and in-camera retouching and basic editing functions. Like many of the Cyber-shot DSC models, the DSC-W170 also features Face Detection software and Smile Shutter mode so the camera can automatically detect smiling photo subjects.
MSRP $299.99
Release date January, 2008
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Features:
- 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD
- Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens
- Smart Zoom
- Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
- 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Display
- in-camera image retouching
- 15MB of built-in storage
- Compatible with Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo Media
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
• Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
• Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Black Digital Camera
UPC: 027242726758
EAN: 0027242726758
MPN: B0012XZQGC
Competitors
MSRP $329.95
Released May, 2008
Cons
- poor optical zoom compared to similarly priced cameras
- poor technical specifications - better cameras can be had for the price
- very poorly constructed
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
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Fujifilm FinePix A850
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 720p video recording
- records to large capacity, cheap, and easy to find SD/SDHC cards
- 2.7" screen
- affordable price
- 10x zoom
Cons
- screen is only 230,000 pixels
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
vs.
Samsung HZ10W
MSRP $249.95
Released March, 2008
As of June 2008 the Casio Exilim EX-S10 is the world's smallest and thinnest digital camera, housing a broad offering of features in a small, metal body. Along with over 30 scene modes, the EX-S10 offers an interesting twist on facial recognition: it can be programmed to recognize and prioritize specific faces over others....
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
vs.
Casio Exilim EX-S10
MSRP $179.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
- Decent number of features
- Good variety of capture options
Cons
- Battery life isn't the best
- Autofocus can be finicky
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
vs.
Norcent DSC-1050
MSRP $229.95
Released February, 2008
The tiny Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 holds a lot of technology to make photography easy, including the latest version of Panasonic's Venus processor, intelligent auto-focus and 20 scene modes. Although the camera does not offer full manual control over exposures, it does have many options (including white balance, contrast, EV compensation) to give users a...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5
MSRP $229.95
Released June, 2008
Pros
- Decent battery performance > 200 shots
- Slightly less expensive than most competitors with this featureset
- Good all around performer
Cons
- Lacks mechanical image stabilization
- Fairly slow lag time between shots @ 3 seconds
- basic point and shoot - nothing special
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
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Nikon Coolpix S550
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