| Sony Cybershot DSCW170 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Silver) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 34 reviews)
Sales Rank: 344
Category: Photography
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
System Memory: 15
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Included Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 5
Digital Zoom: 2
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 25
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Maximum Resolution: 10.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9
MPN: DSCW170
Model: DSCW170
UPC: 027242724013
EAN: 0027242724013
ASIN: B0012V3D3C
Release Date: April 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints | | • | Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens; Smart Zoom feature | | • | 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display; Face Detection | | • | Smile Shutter mode; in-camera retouching | | • | 15 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media |
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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 Worth buying for the price August 27, 2008
I bought this camera last week, and took several snaps. The picture quality is amazing. Its so light weight and easy to carry anywhere.
Thanks to amazon to bring this at a reasonal price
Aswin
 Just what i was looking for August 18, 2008
great photo quality in a variety of lighting situations. fast start up (better than my older Sony). one of the only newer cameras that still offers a viewer in addition to the digi screen - which is needed in bright sunlight.
 poor image quality August 17, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this camera because the consumer reviews were excellent, and my first impression of the camera was very good also, based on size, handling characteristics, and the way photos displayed on the 2.7" screen on the back of the camera. However I had business distractions and didn't display my photos on a full-size screen until after the Amazon return time expired. The image quality of my camera (perhaps I have a lemon) is very poor when compared to my three year old Olympus point-and-shoot. I was shocked at how "soft" the images were when viewed on a 15" computer screen. I took identical comparison shots using a tripod and self-timer to verify that I wasn't seeing motion, but in sunlight or low light, the images are visibly and objectionably soft. Around bright patches, such as sky showing through the leaves a tree in the foreground, there is heavy blue fringing, and some sections of the photos are "foggy" as though a fingerprint was on the lens, but there were no fingerprints or debris on the lens. There are noticeable blotches of off-color (like "noise," but bigger) in shadow areas, even at low ISO. I should have tested the camera better, sooner, and I blame myself and my schedule for not doing that. Here is the lesson: (1) Don't buy a camera unless you can thoroughly test it immediately, including judging the image quality on a large screen, not the screen on the camera. (2) Order the correct memory chip the first time, so you don't get delayed waiting for the correct chip to arrive. This Sony is not compatible with all SD memory chips. (3) Compare the camera against another camera of known qualities, but do in time to take advantage of Amazon's return option. I've shipped my camera to the repair center in Texas and it hasn't returned yet. If they fix it satisfactorily, I'll amend this evaluation to say so, but for now I'm very disappointed.
Sony Cybershot DSC170/R 10.1 MP August 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this camera. The pictures are flawless, generally with a size of 1 MB. The screen is big enough so I can see the quality of the picture. Excellent zoom option. The camera size is perfect to keep in my purse. One thing though is that the red of the camera is not pure blood red but rather a very dark pink-red, which I happen to love. I am looking for a gel case to avoid bumping and scratching its surface. I wish a fitting one for this camera was recommended to my when I bought it, so I could buy them together.
So much better than my old Canon... August 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My last camera was a Canon, and I was never satisfied of indoor shots (usually of my cats). I should also note I have fluorescent lighting, that added to the problem. I reviewed Fuji, Panasonic, Canon, Olympus, and Sony cameras before making this purchase. The first two pictures I took when I got home almost blew me away. The sun was going down, and all the lights were off in the house, and the high ISO setting and Easy setting was still turning out some really nice pictures. You need a tripod for the twilight setting, but other that that, this camera is *awesome* for indoor shots.
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