Price range: £220.95
What is it: 10-megapixel compact camera with 5x zoom
What we think: Plain styling and cluttered controls belie an intuitive user interface and lots of options
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 94 x 58 x 24 mm |
| Weight | 175 g |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (NP-BG1) |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 10.1 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CCD |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.3 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Digital zoom | 2 x |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 s |
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.6 fps |
| Exposure metering | Multi-pattern, Centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Still image format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Digital video format | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps |
Lens Systems
| Auto focus | Multi-point TTL autofocus |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom |
| Focal length | 5-25 mm |
| Equivalent 35mm focal length | 28-140 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
| Focus adjustment | Automatic, Manual |
| Lens aperture | F/3.3-5.2 |
| Zoom adjustment | Motorised |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Pop-up |
|---|---|
| External flash terminal | None |
| Flash modes | Slow Sync |
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder type | Optical |
|---|---|
| Display mounting | Fixed |
| Display size | 69 mm |
| Display resolution | 230,000 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Built-in memory | 15 MB |
|---|---|
| Expansion slots | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Remote control | No |
| Microphone | Yes |
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