Used Sony Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Point & Shoot Digital Camera, 10.1 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom Lens, 2x Digital Zoom, 2.7" TFT LCD Screen, Silver

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2012-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Value

4 Years, several thousand pictures. This camera has worked out well. The next step would be an SLR.

stevelb1

2011-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

TERRIFIC CAMERA!

I got this camera when it was first released in 2008. It's quite easy to use and I've had no problems with it. I've used it not only for personal snapshots, but a multitude of events. I've used it for day and night events, including action shots ... up close and at a distance. I've received many compliments on the photos I've taken. I have also used the camera to take video shots. The video and sound are both very clear. I must say that by industry/technology standards, this is probably considered an "older" model, I'd choose it over many of the cameras that other people at the same events have used. Mine is the preferred camera at our family reunions because the photos come out so clear, no matter the lighting or the size of the group. (I've got a huge family when we all get together.) I even used it to take shots of my son's senior class this past May. I got approximately 600 kids in ONE photo and am still able to pick out my kid and quite a few of his friends ... and they were not standing together. (The "official" photographer had the class arranged by height.) The only gripe I can put up regarding this camera is the cost of the memory cards. It does not use standard sized memory cards. It only takes "Pro Duo" memory cards/sticks. SanDisk makes a Pro Duo card, but they are not easy to find. The cost of the Sony Pro Duo cards borders on the ridiculous, even at Walmart!

BlueHeelerFan07

2011-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

great camera until......!

Anyone having lens error problems might like to look at: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html I initially fixed my camera by turning the camera on while simultaneously pressing the shutter release.

Frustrated1

2010-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Sony Lens Disease

I was attacked by Sony Lens Disease like others consumers above. It is unbelivable that a brand like Sony make a product with a problem like this.

Juninho

2010-09-07T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Don't buy

Stop working on 2 year anniversary. paid over 300.00 for this and I believe that it should have lasted longer. Sony won't do anything about it

Kerry

2010-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Stopped working after 18 months

The same thing happened to me as one of the other reviewers. 18 months after purchase and there is a problem where the lens keeps going in and out and you get the message "turn off and back on again" but that doesnt help. You cant take pictures or do anything. i would never buy this camera again as it was such a waste of money now it is only just past the warranty date but completely useless. Very disappointing.

welshy

2010-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Works well then quits!

I love(d) this camera, but it is cursed with the Sony "Lens disease". This disease has afflicted three consecutive Sony cameras of mine. Suddenly the camera will not take pictures, the lens extends and retracts, and the LCD gives you the message, "Turn the power off and on again". In the camera manual, this message is unhelpfully translated as "The lens malfunction". No clue as to how to resolve it. Turning the power on and off does nothing. I feel locked in because I've bought proprietary memory and batteries, but I think I'm going to have to give up on Sony cameras.

Stilts

2010-03-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice camera

I've had this camera for a year now and it still works like it did since the first day I got it! It takes very nice pictures and video...

NickA

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera

Used it in low light, distance, indoors and outdoors. Camera performed very well in all situations.

Rick

Sony Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Point & Shoot Digital Camera, 10.1 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom Lens, 2x Digital Zoom, 2.7" TFT LCD Screen, Silver Specifications

  • Megapixel

    10.1 MP

  • Imaging Device

    1/2.3" Super HAD CCD

  • Recording Media

    15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media

  • LCD

    2.7"

  • Viewfinder

    Optical

  • Lens Construction

    9 elements in 7 groups(including 1ED glass element and 3aspheric elements)

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Yes/ Yes

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

  • Docking Station

    Yes, via optional HD Cradle

  • White Balance

    Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash

  • Self Timer

    Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)

  • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility

    Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    Normal, Burst, bracket Exposure

  • Red-Eye Reduction

    Yes (On/Off all modes)

  • Burst Mode

    Max 100 Shots at 1.6fps (All resolutions)

  • Erase/Protect

    Yes/Yes

  • Date/Time Stamp

    No/ No

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes/Yes

  • Color Mode(s)

    Black & White, Normal, Sepia, Vivid

  • Accessory Terminal

    N/A

  • Audio/Video Output(s)

    Yes via Mutli-Use Connector

  • USB Port(s)

    Yes - supports USB 2.0

  • HD Output

    Yes (1080i)

  • Focal Length

    5-25mm

  • 35mm Equivalent

    28-140mm

  • Focus

    9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF

  • Aperture Range

    Auto( F3.3/F8.0(W), 2 steps) / Program auto( F3.3/F8.0(W), 2 steps) with ND Filter

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600)

  • Exposure Compensation

    Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step

  • ISO

    Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

  • Filter Diameter

    N/A

  • Smart Zoom Technology

    Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off

  • Digital Zoom

    0-2.0X (Precision)

  • Optical Zoom

    5x

  • Macro Mode

    Yes

  • Total Zoom

    10x

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    19-11/16"(50cm) Normal, 1-5/8" (4cm) Macro

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Flash Effective Range

    ISO Auto: Approx.0.1-Approx.4.2(W) to ISO Auto: Approx.0.2-Approx.4.2(W)

  • Flash Mode(s)

    Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

  • Battery Type

    Lithium-Ion NP-BG1

  • Battery Capacity

    3.6V, 960 mAh

  • Supplied Software

    Windows: Picture Motion browser Vers 2.0 + USB Driver

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

  • Real Imaging Processor Technology

    N/A

  • AF Illuminator Light

    Auto/Off (W:Approx.2.0m, T:Approx.1.9m) to Auto/Off (W:Approx.2.0m, T:Approx.1.7m)

  • Pictbridge Compatible

    Yes

  • Multi-Pattern Measuring

    Yes

  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization

    Yes

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait

  • Movie Mode(s)

    MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Presentation (320 x 240 at 8fps)

  • Power Save Mode

    Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

  • In-Camera Editing

    Red-eye reduction, soft edge filter, cross filter, partial color filter, fish-eye filter

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts & labor warranty

About Sony Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Point & Shoot Digital Camera, 10.1 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom Lens, 2x Digital Zoom, 2.7" TFT LCD Screen, Silver

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.

Sony Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Point & Shoot Digital Camera, 10.1 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom Lens, 2x Digital Zoom, 2.7" TFT LCD Screen, Silver Features

  • 10.1 MP Super HAD CCD: More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise
  • Carl Zeiss 5X Optical Zoom Lens: 5X optical zoom gives you the power to get even closer to the action - a real benefit for distant landscape views and dramatic portraits
  • 9-Point Auto Focus: Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus measures auto-focus at 9 precision points instead of 5 - giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image
  • 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Display: A large, bright 2.7" Clear Photo LCD display includes an anti-reflective coating that provides for excellent visibility to help you compose, view and share photos with superb clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight
  • 15 MB Internal Memory: Even if you forget your flash memory card, you can get the shot because 15 MB internal memory lets you capture a limited number of shots with in-camera convenience, then easily transfer your shots to a PC or optional Memory Stick Duo media
  • Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience: A built-in slot accepts optional Memory Stick Duo media or Memory Stick PRO Duo media - the compact, high-capacity storage media that make it easily to upload photos to your PC and are compatible with millions of devices worldwide
  • 16:9 High-Resolution Mode: In addition to the standard 2-megapixel size, the convenient 16:9 aspect ratio shooting mode for HDTV3 display can now be shot in 7-megapixels, making it possible to obtain beautiful, high-definition prints with the same aspect ratio as HDTV
  • Automatic Macro Shooting: Standard Auto Focus now covers the macro focus range, eliminating the need to manually change focus modes for close-up photography. The Macro mode has not been eliminated and enabling it accelerates Auto Focus when shooting at point-blank range
  • Burst Mode-2: You can fire off three shots automatically at 1-second intervals (VGA standard mode) or 2-second intervals (full resolution mode) - a great way to capture a child's first steps or a pet's best tricks
  • Convenient Photo Modes: To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, you can choose from several convenient photo modes, including Auto, Program Auto and Scene Selections such as Twilight, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, High Sensitivity and Beach environments
  • Dynamic Range Optimization: Powered by the exclusive Sony Bionz high-speed processing engine, Dynamic Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas - for great results even in difficult lighting conditions
  • Easy Image Management: To help you find the right image among many, Date View Mode and Favorites Mode have been added to the standard Folder View. Date View Mode displays a calendar view, while Favorites Mode shows only user-selected images
  • Easy Shooting Mode: A simplified camera environment especially attractive to beginners or digital camera users who want to keep things simple, Easy Shooting provides easy-to-read, on-screen instructions and limits the number of camera settings to help prevent misuse of the camera
  • Face Detection-2: Face Detection technology automatically controls focus, exposure, color and flash to help reveal faces in shadows, make skin tones look more natural, reduce red-eye and eliminate harsh facial glare, so your photos bring out every expression on every face in every shot
  • Function Guide: This beginner-friendly function helps manage various functions and settings by displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen. The Function Guide can also be switched off
  • HD Slide Show with Music: It's the high-definition viewing experience that makes photos more entertaining to watch, by your choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite music downloaded from PC to your camera for use as background music.
  • HDTV Compatibility: High-resolution images can be enjoyed in all their beauty simply by connecting the camera directly to a Sony BRAVIA HDTV or other compatible HDTV. This provides an excellent alternative to viewing photos as prints or on a computer monitor
  • High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) Mode: With high sensitivity of ISO 3200, you can shoot effectively in low light without flash to preserve the mood, while the Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction system helps suppress the color noise that can degrade low-light shots
  • In-Camera Retouching: Add creative effects to photos after you shoot using any of 10 editing functions, including: Trimming, Red-Eye adjustment, Soft Focus filter, Unsharp Mask, Cross filter, Partial Color filter, Fish-eye filter, Retro, Radial Blur and Happy Face
  • In-Camera Red-Eye Reduction: Irritating "glowing eyes" can ruin even the most creative photos, but in-camera red eye reduction corrects your photos at the touch of a button to reduce lingering red-eye effect that other systems might miss
  • Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode: Intelligent Scene Recognition mode automatically detects six different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera setting: Backlight, Backlight & Portrait, Twilight, Twilight & Portrait, Twilight with Tripod and Portrait
  • MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode: Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at a high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with the length of your video limited only by the capacity of your media
  • Multi-Resizing Function: Resize your photos in-camera for virtually any purpose! Standard 4:3 images can be resized to widescreen 16:9 and 2 MP resolution for display on an HDTV. Conversely, high resolution, widescreen 16:9 images can be resized to 4:3 size with VGA (640 x 480) resolution
  • Optical Viewfinder: In addition to the LCD display, a built-in optical viewfinder lets you compose your photos in traditional rangefinder camera style and also helps save battery power by turning off your LCD display
  • Photo Music: Expanding the HD Slide Show with Music feature, PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music to produce fun and entertaining slide shows. The five standard visual effects (Simple, Basic, Nostalgic, Active and Stylish) have been supplemented with Face1, Face2 and Face3
  • "PhotoTV HD": PhotoTV HD compatibility allows the camera to be connected to a PhotoTV HD-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTV via the optional HD output adaptor, for highly detailed, high-definition color images displayed in unprecedented realism and full HD quality
  • Picture Motion Browser Software: Supplied software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC. When shooting photos using your camera and an optional GPS unit, the software even provides a convenient map view function that lets you sort photos by location
  • Simple Setup Controls: A quick press of the Home button opens your user-friendly graphical interface - and you can select functions by simply moving a cursor vertically or horizontally to the appropriate icon
  • Smart Zoom Feature: The Sony Smart Zoom feature intelligently "crops into" the central portion of interest in your photo, helping avoid the image degradation of other digital zooms
  • Smile Shutter Mode: Smile Shutter Mode helps you capture smiles automatically as they happen6. Used in conjunction with Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter is able to differentiate between children and adults and can be set to automatically shoot a picture when your subject laughs, smiles
  • Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution: The combination of Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and high ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allow flash-free shooting to preserve the mood
  • Stamina Battery Power: Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully charged Lithium Ion battery- enough to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation
  • Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization: Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for shaky hands and minimizes blur with optical sensors that detect camera movement and send correcting signals to a stabilization lens - so there's no need to crop in on your shot to reduce blur
  • Wide Zoom Display: To use the entire image area of the camera's widescreen LCD and compatible HDTV3 screens, Wide Zoom automatically expands standard 4:3 images to 16:9