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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W150SonyCyber-shot DSC-W170
Overview
ReleasedApril 2008April 2008
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format–1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution8.1 MP10.1 MP
Largest image3264 × 24483648 × 2736
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.1 million effective and 8.3 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.1 million effective and 10.3 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, 3264 × 2448 maximum; 3:2 and 16:9 sizes also availableJPEG, 3648 × 2736 maximum; 3648 × 2432 in 3:2 or 3648 × 2056/1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailAuto or ISO80–3200Auto or ISO80–3200
Image processorBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; photographs are recorded as JPEG rather than RAWBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; photographs are recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens30–150 mm equivalent28–140 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.2f/3.3–5.2
Optical zoom5×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1.6 fps1.6 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5–25 mm, equivalent to 30–150 mm; nine elements in seven groups including one ED and three aspherical elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5–25 mm, equivalent to 28–140 mm; nine elements in seven groups including one ED and three aspherical elements. Conversion lenses/46 mm filters require optional VAD-WE adapter
AutofocusNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual distance presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Normal focus from approximately 10 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto; face detection with child/adult priority and Smile ShutterNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual distance presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Auto/macro focus from approximately 10 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto; face detection for up to eight people with child/adult priority, Smile Shutter
ShutterAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 secondAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailSony US datasheet specifies 1.6 fps for up to 100 photographs at all resolutions. ePhoto measured about 2 fps for more than ten frames before slowing to about 1 fps; card and shooting conditions affect the sequenceSony US datasheet specifies 1.6 fps for up to 100 photographs at all resolutions; some scene modes unavailable and flash reduces the shooting speed
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modesOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modes
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; manual ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.5–2.7 m telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; manual ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.5–2.7 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Easy, Program and scene selections; iSCN recognises five scene types, with Advanced mode taking a second photograph when a different setting is selected; ±2 EV compensationAuto, Easy, Program and scene selections; iSCN recognises five scene types, with Advanced mode taking a second photograph when a different setting is selected; ±2 EV compensation
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard is listed as 16 fps in the US datasheet, Presentation 320 × 240 at 8 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playbackMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo; Standard approximately 16.6 fps and Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8.3 fps in the launch sheet. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playback
AudioMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speakerMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.7″2.7″
Screen dots230,400230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the manual versus rounded 230K in the datasheet; optical zoom viewfinderFixed 2.7-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the manual versus rounded 230K in the datasheet; optical zoom viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs390 photographs
Body weight142 g142 g
Release detailSony US announcement specifies April 2008 store availability; Sony Hong Kong planned May. First international retail month retained because the day is unconfirmedSony US announcement specifies April 2008 store availability, Sony Japan states 11 April and Hong Kong planned May. First international retail month retained because an earlier day within April is unconfirmed
Recording mediaApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo. No SD card slotApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. No SD card slot
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, rather than an HDMI socketMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, rather than an HDMI socket
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 compatible. Manual CIPA claim approximately 400 photographs/200 minutes with LCD on or 480/240 minutes off at 25°C, Normal recording, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every tenSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 compatible. Manual CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs/195 minutes with LCD on or 460/230 minutes off at 25°C, Normal recording, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger: approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapter supportedExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger: approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapter supported
Dimensions93.7 × 58 × 24 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions93.7 × 58 × 24 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail142 g camera in Sony US datasheet; approximately 175 g including NP-BG1, strap and supplied accessories in the operating instructions142 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 175 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories
ColoursChampagne gold, red, black or silver in the US announcement; finishes share this modelSilver, black, red or gold; finishes share this model
In the boxNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not suppliedNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not supplied

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