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Sony Cybershot W170
Sony Cybershot W170
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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 1 out of 5
"Lenses broken within 12 minutes"
  • 4 out of 5
"Really good and Handy"
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Answered Questions for the Sony W170

Q: Canon SD870IS, Canon SD790IS or Sony DSC-w170?
A: Elysa,I am a big fan of the Canon cameras (I currently own 3). That being... read more
Q: I am looking for a good camera, is it this one?
A: This is a great camera, and if the features suit you I say go for... read more
Q: How good is the Sony Cybershot W170 at taking really close photos?...say details on a coin?
A: for comparison, you may want to check out this resource. It takes pictures with each... read more
Q: what is the best feature of this camera?
A: Smile Shutter and Face Detection, I would say. But the Smile shutter (which will automatically... read more
Q: which camera is generally better in the sense that the money spent was "worth it"- DSC-W170 or DSC-T300?
A: To be honest. NEITHER, IMHO. Not that Sony isn't a bad brand. They have some... read more
Q: Sony W170 or Canon SD 870 IS? i am so confused.
A: Min, you will be happy with either of these cameras. One of the most important... read more
Q: is sony w 170 is better than canon 870......which one is more preferable sony w170 or sony w150 or canon sd 1100 or canon sd 870....please suggest...
A: Probably the best way to determine which one you like best is to swing by... read more
Q: is dscw-170 better than dsc-t300 in performance
A: Both cameras will bring the ISO up to 3200, which effectively allows more light in... read more

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Open Questions for the Sony W170

Q: Does this camera allow you to zoom whilst recording videos/movies?
10 points for best answer - No replies
Q: Which is better....
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Q: Which would be a better camera - the w170 or the w300?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Sony W170, W150, or T300?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Shutter Smile on Sony W170 no pics saved, any idea?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Which one is Better? Nikon Coolpix S550 OR Sony Cybershot W170.
15 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: W170 vs W300 which one is batter
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: olympus mju1030 in what better than sony DSCw170?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How does the W170 compare to The Samsung NV24
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Sony DSC - W170 or W150 or Canon SD 850 ?
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: When W170 be available in the Philippines?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: i want camera with litihum-ion battary
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