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Sony Cybershot W170
Sony Cybershot W170
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HQ Grade: B
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.
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parthamajumder (parthamajumer321) 5 pts
May 3, 2008 8:35 AM
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is dscw-170 better than dsc-t300 in performance

i want to say is w-170 is better than dsc-t300 in performance (when i will take a photo in low light)
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
May 15, 2008 8:01 PM
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Both cameras will bring the ISO up to 3200, which effectively allows more light in to your photos, but adds graininess to the picture. They also both have some newer technology for low light shooting though. I would have to say that they will perform similarly in low light situations at the widest angle. You might have slightly better performance from the W170, because its aperture is wider at the widest angle (f/3.3 vs f/3.5). It won't give that big of a difference though. I think you need to look at what else you want out of the camera to make your choice. Good luck.

Andrew
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parthamajumder (parthamajumer321) 5 pts
May 16, 2008 12:08 AM
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thanks for your advice.
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
May 16, 2008 5:04 AM
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I'm glad we could help. Please come back with any other questions or issues.

Andrew
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JH 0 pts
June 12, 2008 12:31 PM
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sorry how about between the W170 and the W300 is the ISCN make a big difference?
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
June 13, 2008 9:22 AM
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JH,

Sony's iSCN, or intelligent scene recognition, technology is designed to take a second photo based on what the camera is programed to think the optimal settings are. If the user's settings match what the auto settings would be, then a second photo is not taken. In my opinion this would only take up extra memory on the camera.

While it may sound interesting on the surface, I see it more as an annoyance. You would have to hold the camera in place for another shot, and you might miss something else that you wanted a photo of.

Andrew
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Tuba Paul 0 pts
December 21, 2008 8:27 PM
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The W170 has larger glass than both the T300 as well as the W300--many people overlook the importance of the lens in front of the electronics on digital cameras, but it can make a huge difference.
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janine 0 pts
February 25, 2009 11:09 PM
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re the larger glass on the lense ...does the W210S also have the larger glass? Does either of them have a wide angle lense?
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jo 0 pts
July 19, 2009 3:40 AM
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how much is the average price sold out in malaysia?
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