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Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera to Sony W230 Digital Camera

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Sony DSC-W170 Image

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Product Description   
 
Believe it or not, the tiny Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 houses an incredible 10.1 megapixel sensor, giving you the ultimate in resolution and detail. The excellent Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom... More
Believe it or not, the tiny Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 houses an incredible 10.1 megapixel sensor, giving you the ultimate in resolution and detail. The excellent Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens gives you more range than most other point and shoots, and the large 2.7-inch LCD screen makes viewing your photos a joy. The Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 also includes a useful 16:9 shooting mode, making your photos look great on an HDTV. In fact, you can directly hook the camera up to a Sony Bravia television and view your photos, sans a PC! Less
Enter the world of digital photography with this impressive all-around performer. The DSC-W230 Cyber-shot® digital camera combines point-and-shoot ease with a host of advanced features in a... More
Enter the world of digital photography with this impressive all-around performer. The DSC-W230 Cyber-shot® digital camera combines point-and-shoot ease with a host of advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. A 12.1 megapixel image sensor and a Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens offer ultra-crisp shots and quality close-ups. Not sure which mode is best for your shot? Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically detects the surroundings and adjust the settings for you. Face Detection capture faces with natural skin tones, while Smile Shutter" technology capture a smile the moment it happens. To minimize blurry photos, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization is included for great-looking pictures. You can even hook your camera up to a compatible HDTV and show off your shots on the big screen in high definition. Less
Product MPN   
MPN DSCW170-BN DSCW230/R
Key Features   
Camera Type Compact Compact
Resolution 10.1 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 3 in.
Optical Zoom 5x 4x
Digital Zoom 10x Without Digital Zoom
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.34 lb.
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 5x 4x
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 140 mm Unknown
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focus Range 78.74 in. to Infinity (w) / 66.93 in. to Infinity (t) Unknown
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 19.69 in. to Infinity (t) Unknown
Focal Length 5 - 25 mm 5.35 - 21.4 mm
Image Quality   
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Camera Resolution 10.1 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2432 Unknown
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Speed 30 fps Unknown
Video Format MPEG-1 MPEG
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.3/f8 (w/t) Unknown
Shutter Speed 1/4 - 1/1600 sec 1/4 - 1/1600 sec
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Underwater (Preset)
Frames Per Second 1.6 Frames 1.8 Frames
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick DUO PRO Built-in • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Built-in Memory Size 15 MB 15 MB
Compression Type JPEG • DCF • DPOF Unknown
Flash   
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200
Flash Type Built-In Unknown
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On Unknown
Viewfinder / Display   
Viewfinder Optical Unknown
LCD Screen With LCD Screen Unknown
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels Unknown
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Unknown
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Video Interface Video Out Unknown
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 390 Images Unknown
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone Unknown
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker Unknown
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Unknown
Dimensions   
Width 3.69 in. 3.75 in.
Depth 0.94 in. 0.88 in.
Height 2.28 in. 2.25 in.
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.34 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Sony Cyber-shot
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Battery Charger • AV Cable • Battery Pack
UPC 27242726758 4905524588149
Release Date Unknown 18 March, 2009
Product ID 50206833 82899016
 
Product Reviews
Sony DSC-W170 Image
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera
4.5/5 stars
7 reviews
Sony W230 Image
Sony W230 Digital Camera
2.5/5 stars
3 reviews

Very happy with my second Sony camera

by pspark , Dec 3, 2008
Pros: Great photos, gobs of features, easy to use, long battery life.
Cons: Boxy and traditional exterior, some features deeply buried in sub-menus.
The Bottom Line: This is my second digital camera from Sony and I would recommend it for casual and hobbyist applications.  It's a solid and dependable unit that doesn't overwhelm with cutesy quirks.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Opening
If you go back to when I was a newly minted reviewer, you'll find the review of my first digital camera: a 4-megapixel Sony DSC P9.  It served me very well for the past 5 years, surviving numerous abuses and trips overseas.  The...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Sort of a clunker

by neelington , Nov 1, 2009
Pros: Battery life, features, quick shutter speed
Cons: pictures aren't good if you have anything else to compare it to.
The Bottom Line: Don't bother.  Go with Fuji!!  The photos with Fuji are amazing!!!!
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I purchased Sony Cybershot basically because of its name.  I'm a big believer in the Sony name and the quality I usually experience with Sony electronics.  However, this camera is an exception.  It has an amazing list of features, which is handy,...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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