At A Glance
The DSC-W170 is a high-quality camera with nifty features that are worth the extra cash.
Manufacturer’s 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.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7 inches |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | Yes |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 3.7 inches |
| Depth | 2.3 inches |
| Height | 0.9 inches |
| Weight | 0.375 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 28.0 mm |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | No |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Poor |
| Color | Poor |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 49.1 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 169 |
| Number of Shots | 310 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 59.7 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 43.8 |
| Battery Life Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Color | 53.7 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 46.2 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 44.5 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 57 |
| Image Quality Score | Fair |
