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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

101 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (7)
performance (6)
image quality (6)
usability (5)
design (4)

Negative

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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. Comments about the size and performance are overall positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated.

portability, usability, image quality, performance, size

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 are impressed by the design and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed comments about the battery.

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

Apr, 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 (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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