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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera
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based on 168 reviews
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Pros
Cons
- Poor battery life (6)
- Poor in low light (5)
- Long lag time (4)
- Small lcd screen (2)
- Weak construction (2)
- Auto shut off would be go (1)
- Burst mode is on menu (1)
- Can't see lcd in sunlight (1)
- Did not incl memory stick (1)
Best Uses
- Travel (77)
- Fun (74)
- Family photos (44)
- Art (18)
- Photojournalism (14)
- Documentary (10)
- Home (8)
- Outdoors (7)
- Weddings (7)
- Portraits (6)
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Product Reviews
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera Reviews
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
The best point-and-shoot camera can get
"I've had Sony DSC-W50 until loosing it. So the situation made me search a new point-and-shoot camera. Being satisfied with all Sony products I had so far I turned to DSC-W170 that seemed to offer more functions than its predecessor. The only noticeable improovement in my opinion is shorter lag times between the shots. Otherwise I don't see much difference between the pictures I've got with the old and new camera..." Read Full Review »
May 21, 2008 by alekseikarp
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Not so impressive
"I owned a Canon 860IS, but I didn't bring it with me in my trip, so I decided to buy this Sony W170 Black. Comparing to my Canon 860IS: in daylight pictures from W170 are not as colorful. In nighttime twilight mode is taken with too slow exposure so the picture is not sharp - unusable. There are too few scenes and they're generating not as good pictures as automatic mode, so mostly I only use automatic. Overall ..." Read Full Review »
Jan 06, 2009 by firekick
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera Review
The best point-and-shoot camera can get
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- More »
Pros
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Cons
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Best Uses
"I've had Sony DSC-W50 until loosing it. So the situation made me search a new point-and-shoot camera. Being satisfied with all Sony products I had so far I turned to DSC-W170 that seemed to offer more functions than its predecessor. The only noticeable improovement in my opinion is shorter lag times …" Read Full Review »
Ducks in the lake
In the street under cloudy sky
- Hobbyist/Enthusiast
[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera Review
Lovely little camera
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Pros
- None
Cons
- Fun
- Travel
Best Uses
"I had over 5 different cameras and this is definatly the best of all. Great resolution and great pictures even on the sun set. "
- Hobbyist/Enthusiast
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera Review
Very nice camera
- Easy to Use
- Excellent in Low Light
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Good sized screen
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Pros
- None
Cons
- Home
- Office
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- More »
Best Uses
"This camera is the 4th sony we`ve purchased. The W170 is a replacement for our old DSC-T1 that after 20 some vacations, dropped many times, used by grand children, loaned out and left out in the rain finally died. The DSC-T1 was a good outdoor point & shoot-vacation camera, very rugged, not so good …" Read Full Review »
- Photo Enthusiast
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera Review
Not so impressive
- Bright LCD
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Pros
- Long Lag Time
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Cons
- Travel
Best Uses
"I owned a Canon 860IS, but I didn't bring it with me in my trip, so I decided to buy this Sony W170 Black. Comparing to my Canon 860IS: in daylight pictures from W170 are not as colorful. In nighttime twilight mode is taken with too slow exposure so the picture is not sharp - unusable. There are too …" Read Full Review »
- Photo Enthusiast
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera Review
Great Fun!
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Pros
- None
Cons
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Best Uses
"This a great little Point and Shoot. Got it for my son and wife because they both have complained of trying to use P&Ss that don't have a viewfinder. This one does and it works great. We've used it both in ski areas and the beach. LCDs just aren't useable in these conditions. The face recognition is …" Read Full Review »
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