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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 ×
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-W170DSC-W290
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9498
Width (mm)2423
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)169174
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentComponent
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elementsCarl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.300.08 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1010
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 25
  • 2
  • 31
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, High SensitivityEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Softsnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7mAuto ISO: 0.2m - 3.0m (W), 0.5m - 1.9m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1511
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-jack
  • multi-jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.64-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370300
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadowsOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer



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