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Predecessor: |
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Pentax WG-1
WG-1 vs WG-2
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Successor: |
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Pentax WG-3
WG-2 vs WG-3
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Model Number: |
DSC-W170 |
WG-2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$300.00 |
$349.95 |
Street Price: |
$224.54 |
$199.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-04-30 |
2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
6.0 oz
(169 g)
includes batteries
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6.6 oz
(186 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.9 in.
(94 x
58 x
24 mm)
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4.8 x
2.4 x
1.2 in.
(122 x
61 x
31 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Super HAD |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.69 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 380
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1464
(3.8 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG (Exif 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.6 |
1.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
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1920x1080 (p30)
1280x720 (p60/p30)
640x480 (p30)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-1 |
MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elements |
Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
140mm
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28 -
140mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5 -
25mm
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5 -
25mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/13 |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
30 cm
0.4 -
11.8 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, up to 25x Smart Zoom |
Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x at VGA |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point Contrast Detection |
9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
8.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater (4) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 2 sec |
1/4000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Easy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, High Sensitivity |
Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600) |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7m |
18 ft (wide, auto ISO), 11 ft (tele, auto ISO) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-1 |
MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio |
Included Memory: |
15.0 MB |
88.2 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional IR |
Connections (extended): |
Multi-jack |
Micro HDMI Out (Type D) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.64 |
1.86 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.6 |
1.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.36 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.40 seconds |
0.36 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.380 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.62 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
0.048 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.8 seconds |
2.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
11.6 seconds |
4.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
370 shots |
260 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BG1 |
Proprietary D-LI92 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Sony CD-ROM |
Software S-SW125 (CD ROM) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Notes & Features: |
Sony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject's location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as "unsharp mask" to sharpen images. Sony's "smile shutter" mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles -- without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile. |
Waterproof to 40 feet, Shockproof to 5 feet, Crushproof to 200 LBF, Freezeproof to 14F, Dustproof, Full HD 1080p Movies, Pixel Track Shake Reduction. Available in Vermillion Red or Black. Kit includes Carabiner Strap and Macro Stand. |