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The Sony DSC-W170 has all the comforts of an easy-to-use point-and-shoot, but its dazzling agility and sleek, compact body pack a powerful punch. It features an enviable 10.1 megapixels, Carl ZeissÆ 5x wide optical zoom lens, and all of the advanced shooting functions you expect from Sony. Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology helps elicit stunning detail from special moments, while Intelligent Scene Recognition helps you avoid a failure picture. With a 28mm wide angle lens you now you can take more of the scene. Whether displayed on the 2.7-inch LCD screen or your HDTV, the DSC-W170 conveys your creative vision with precision and style.

Convenience

Burst Mode: Max 100 Shots at 1.6fps (All resolutions)
Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Sepia, Vivid
Date/Time Stamp: No/ No
Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all modes)
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst, Bracket Exposure
White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash

Convenience Features

AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off, (W:Approx. 2.0m , T:Approx. 1.7m)
In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Retro, Radial Blur, Unsharp Masking, and Happy Face.
Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media), MPEG VX Standard (640x480 at 16fps), Presentation (320 x 240 at 8fps)
Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
Real Imaging Processor™ Technology: BIONZTM
Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, and Underwater.
Super SteadyShotÆ optical image stabilization: Yes

General

Imaging Device: 1/2.3" Super HAD™ CCD
Megapixel: 10.1 MP
Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Hardware

Docking Station: Yes, via optional HD cradle (CSS-HD2)
LCD: 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230K Pixels)
Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups(including 1ED glass element and 3aspheric elements)
Lens Type: Carl ZeissÆ Vario-TessarÆ
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes
Viewfinder: Optical

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: Multi connector
Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
HD Output: Yes (1080i)
USB Port(s): Yes -supports USB 2.0

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: (W):Approx. 0.2 - Approx. 4.2m / (T):Approx. 0.5 - Approx. 2.7m ISO 3200: (W): uo to Approx. 8.4m / (T):Approx. 5.3m
Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 28-140mm
Aperture Range: Auto( F3.3/F8.0(W), 2 steps) / Program auto( F3.3/F8.0(W), 2 steps) with ND Filter
Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Face Detection: Yes
Filter Diameter: N/A
Focal Length: 5-25mm
Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
ISO: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Macro Mode: Yes
Minimum Focus Distance: W: Approx. 3 15/16(10cm) - Infinity / T: Approx. 19 11/16(50cm) - Infinity
Optical Zoom: 5x
Shutter Speed: Auto(1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600)
Total Zoom: 10x

Power

Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 960 mAh
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility: MicrosoftÆ 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; MacintoshÆ OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 3.0.02 + USB Driver

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.): W x H x D: 3 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 15/16" (93.7mm x 58.0mm x 24.0mm)
Weight (Approx.): Approx. 5 oz (142g)

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The Sony DSC-W170 has all the comforts of an easy-to-use point-and-shoot, but its dazzling agility and sleek, compact body pack a powerful punch. It features an enviable 10.1 megapixels, Carl ZeissÆ 5x wide optical zoom lens, and all of the advanced shooting functions you expect from Sony. Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology helps elicit stunning detail from special moments, while Intelligent Scene Recognition helps you avoid a failure picture. With a 28mm wide angle lens you now you can take more of the scene. Whether displayed on the 2.7-inch LCD screen or your HDTV, the DSC-W170 conveys your creative vision with precision and style.

Convenience

Burst Mode: Max 100 Shots at 1.6fps (All resolutions)
Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Sepia, Vivid
Date/Time Stamp: No/ No
Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all modes)
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst, Bracket Exposure
White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash