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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17
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alaScore 82

101 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the size and performance are overall positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas views are divided on the battery.

portability, usability, performance, image quality, design

97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W17

 

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W17 is a digital camera with 7.2 effective megapixels (CCD), 3x Optical Zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and PictBridge. Sony Cybershot DSC-W17 News Release Extract Cybershot DSC-W17 - High Quality With a Super HAD CCD capable of 7.2 effective...

With a Super HAD CCD capable of 7.2 effective Megapixel resolution can be output in range of larger print sizes with no loss in quality. Image quality is further enhanced by Sony's Real Imaging Processor, which improves image quality further, making...

Jul, 2005
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

 

Its a master piece from sony cyber shot series.. .Dsc w17 has a 1 / 6 "megapixels CCD, total 1,070,000 pixels, static one million effective pixels. In the shadow or dim light than can be shown more natural images of skin texture and detail, capturing...

flexy

no

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony W170

 

Sony W170 is equipped with a 1/2.3 inch, 10.1 million effective pixels for the Super HAD CCD, 5 of the Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens and a wide-angle function, the equivalent focal length for the 28-140mm, the highest-resolution camera rate of 3648 Ã-...

very cheap

too big

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17 digital camera features an enhanced Super HAD CCD capable of 7.2 effective Megapixels. This resolution produces images that are able to be output as large prints with no loss in quality and is ideal for photo-editing...

7.2 megapixels camera

no

Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

 

Took so long deciding, that Sony discontinued it! Now I can get this 7.2MEGAPIXEL new model for a very good price. Ordered with a 512MB Sony Memory Stick PRO, and a tripod (essential!). The screen on the back of this camera will blow you away, 2.5"...

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Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

features a compact acceptable

 

Sony is not that bad house cameras, but from experience I prefer the Nikon and Olympus in the case of compact cameras. In the new Sony SLR I do not like, and I am inclined by Nikon, even before the canonical recognition. Within that we are dealing with...

Very compact optical acceptable

The CCD sensor is not very good

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Excellent Upgrade

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17 SE gives great shots in all situations when left on Auto. Fully featured for the average user. Redeye ...

Feb, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-W17

 

Takes excellent photos but you do did to buy a top up for the camera so that you can take up to 320 high resolution pictures. Long life batteries are a big plus too.

My husband is the one using it and he is dead chuffed!

Feb, 2006
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

All you need - but consider Sony's hidden costs

 

You're probably comparing this camera to some other, che...

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

DSC-W17 or DSC-W7

 

This Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17 SE is my first digital camera. I wanted a "high-end" point and shot camera. I think thats what i have...

Nov, 2005
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