3.6
1 reviews
71

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170


$300.00 Released January, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Image processing in low-light situations is better than many similar cameras. Greater noise reduction capacity than many competing models. 5x optical zoom provides wider range than many lower Sony models.

The Cons:Wriststrap cannot be tightened like most other point-and-shoot cameras. No default mode for high-speed activities, such as sports - images tend to be blurry.

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.

Where to Buy

loading.. Loading latest prices from ProductWiki...

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.

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

User Reviews (1)

  •  
Add Pros & Cons
71
ProScore
Pros
  • 1

    Image processing in low-light situations is better than many similar cameras

  • 1

    Greater noise reduction capacity than many competing models

  • 1

    5x optical zoom provides wider range than many lower Sony models

  • 1

    Highly visible screen even outdoors in bright light

  • 1

    Flash is more balanced than competing models, does not wash out and reproduces colours well

Cons
  • 1

    Wriststrap cannot be tightened like most other point-and-shoot cameras

  • 1

    No default mode for high-speed activities, such as sports - images tend to be blurry

Comments (0)

What's on your mind? See more ProductWiki Talk

You may also like...