Sony Cybershot W170

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.

4 out of 5

"Really good and Handy"

5 out of 5

"best I've owned of 2 others"

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13th of 63 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
7th of 40 in Sony
10th of 82 in $200 - $300
14th of 134 in Ultra Compact

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Dell	$299.99
Circuit City	$269.99
BuyDig.com	$266.85
Abt Electronics.com	$269.00
Dell Electronics and Accessories	$299.99
Best Buy	$269.99

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Editors' Comments

With face detection and smile shutter mode - which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles without the need of pressing the shutter, the Sony Cybershot W170 is an innovative 10 megapixel camera for those looking to capture those special moments that never come around again.

10.10 Megapixels
5x Optical Zoom /25x Digital Smart Zoom
D-Range Optimizer for low light focus, partial manual focus, ?smile shutter? mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles
Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
MPEG-1 Movie Mode
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot Metering

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Answered Questions for the W170

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 it. The price is actually... 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 and you can compare them... read more
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 said, this Sony W170 looks... read more

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Open Questions for the W170

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

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	Check W170 Prices from $267.00 to $300.00 at 5 Other Stores
644 Store Reviews	Dell	$299.99
637 Store Reviews	Circuit City	$269.99
7173 Store Reviews	BuyDig.com	$266.85
409 Store Reviews	Abt Electronics.com	$269.00
642 Store Reviews	Dell Electronics and Accessories	$299.99
4550 Store Reviews	Best Buy	$269.99
2378 Store Reviews	Crutchfield	$269.99
This Merchant Not Yet Rated	P.C. Richard & Son	$299.97
1750 Store Reviews	ButterflyPhoto	$274.90
344 Store Reviews	Vanns.com	$274.97