Is the sony dsc w170 a good camera?

Question

Is the sony dsc w170 a good camera?

Answer 1

It looks very nice! 10 megapixels, which should be plenty.  5x optical zoom (most cameras like this have less).  Image stabilization (that's a wonderful feature!)  This camera has 'face detection', and also (according to the ads) it can recognize when someone SMILES!  I'd like to see that!

Two small faults (depending on how you plan to use the camera)

1.  It uses a 'proprietary' lithium ion battery.  This means the battery lasts longer, but when it's dead it's dead and you have to recharge it.  Other cameras use AA batteries so when they die you can have a set of rechargeables in your pocket.  Batteries die at the least convenient times!

2.  It uses memory sticks.  Only Sony uses these, most cameras use Compact Flash or SD cards.  So if you already have a pocket full of CF or SD cards you have to go out and buy memory sticks.

These are just minor problems for me, they probably won't be problems for you.  8^)