So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Matthew 6:33,34
Next Camera Dilemma
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009I am having a dilemma on what camera I should buy next after my Sony DSC-W150 corroded after it went with me in the water while crossing the river back in Mt. Famy after visiting Batya Batya Falls.
Below is a table of the two cameras I want to buy and it shows their main differences and in all other things they are just the same. I hope you can help in making a decision:
| Models: | Sony DSC-W300 | Sony DSC-W170 |
| Specifications |  |
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| Basic Feature | ||
| Gross Pixels | Approx. 13.9 Mega Pixels | Approx. 10.3 Mega Pixels |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 13.6 Mega Pixels | Approx. 10.1 Mega Pixels |
| Sensor Type | 1/1.7″ Super HAD CCD | 1/2.3″ Super HAD CCD |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 5x |
| Precision Digital Zoom | Approx. 6x | Approx. 10x |
| Smart Zoom | 8M: Approx. 3.9x, 5M: Approx. 4.9x, 3M: Approx. 6.2x, VGA: Approx. 19x, 16:9: Approx. 6.6x | 5M: Approx. 7.0x, 3M: Approx. 8.9x, VGA: Approx. 28x, 16:9: Approx. 9.5x |
| F Number | 2.8 - 5.5 | 3.3 - 5.2 |
| Focal Length f = (35mm Conversion) | 7.6 - 22.8mm (35 - 105mm) | 5 - 25mm (28 - 140mm) |
| Auto Focus Range | W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 34cm to Infinity | W: Approx. 10cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 50cm to Infinity |
| Macro Auto Focus Range | W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 34cm to Infinity | W: Approx. 10cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 50cm to Infinity |
| Stamina (Battery Life) | 300 shots / 150mins | 390 shots / 195mins |
| Main Features | Sony DSC-W300 | Sony DSC-W170 |
| Photo Mode | Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Manual Exposure, Movie, Scene Selection | Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie, Scene Selection |
| Scene Selection | Smile Shutter / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Firework / High Sensitivity / EX High Sensitivity / EX High-Speed Burst / Underwater | Smile Shutter / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / High Sensitivity / High Speed Shutter / Underwater |
| Still Image Size 13M | 4,224 x 3,168 | N.A. |
| Still Image Size 8M | 3,264 x 2,448 | N.A. |
| Still Image Size 3:2 Mode | 4,224 x 2,816 | 3,648 x 2,432 |
| Still Image Size 16:9 Mode | 4,224 x 2,376 / 1,920 x 1,080 | 3,648 x 2,056 / 1,920 x 1,080 |
| Aperture | Auto (F2.8 - F16.0) / Program Auto (F2.8 - F16.0) | Auto (F3.3 - F8.0) / Program Auto (F3.3 - F8.0) |
| Shutter Speed | Auto (1/4 - 1/2000) / Program Auto (1″ - 1/2000) / Manual (30″ - 1/2000) | Auto (1/4 - 1/1600) / Program Auto (1″ - 1/1600) |
| Focus Mode | Multi-point AF (9 points) / Centre-weighted AF / Spot AF | Multi-point AF (9 points) / Centre-weighted AF / Spot AF / Semi manual (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited Distance) |
| Auto Focus Illuminator | W: Approx. 3.0m , T: Approx. 2.0m | W: Approx. 2.0m , T: Approx. 1.7m |
| Flash Range | ISO Auto: 0.2 - 5.5m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T), ISO3200: up to 8.4m (W) / 5.3m (T) | ISO Auto: 0.2 - 4.2m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T), ISO3200: up to 8.4m (W) / 5.3m (T) |
| Sharpness | Plus / Minus 1 Step | N.A. |
| Saturation | Plus / Minus 1 Step | N.A. |
| Contrast | Plus / Minus 1 Step | N.A. |
| Still Image Size 10M | N.A. | 3,648 x 2,736 |
| Quick response | Sony DSC-W300 | Sony DSC-W170 |
| Burst Speed (Maximum) | Approx. 1.9 fps / 5.0 fps (Extra High Speed burst) | Approx. 1.6 fps |
| Burst Interval (Minimum) | Approx. 0.5 sec / 0.2 sec (Extra High Speed burst) | Approx. 0.62 sec |
| Body Size | Sony DSC-W300 | Sony DSC-W170 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 94.3 x 59.0 x 26.8mm | 93.7 x 58.0 x 24.0mm |
| Weight | Approx. 156g (Body), Approx. 187g (With Accessories) | Approx. 142g (Body), Approx. 175g (With Accessories) |
| Price | Sony DSC-W300 | Sony DSC-W170 |
| SRP | Php 30,999.00 (inclusive of 12% VAT for cash purchase) | Php 19,999.00 (inclusive of 12% VAT for cash purchase) |
| Trusted Supplier Price | Php 16,000.00 (inclusive of 12% VAT for cash purchase) | Php 12,000.00 (inclusive of 12% VAT for cash purchase) |
VCF Alabang Random Photorama
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Here are some random pictures I have gathered while with VCF Alabang peeps.
Here is the album link to get the individual pics.
2009 New Year Celebration
Monday, April 20th, 2009I was far away from home last 2008 Christmas and 2009 New Year. I went to Baguio for Christmas and then greeted the New Year with my relatives in Manila.
It was a fun and different kind of New Year celebration for me. The rain and together with the smoky and ash filled air made it hard to see a few meters and beyond and even hard to breathe. But, overall, twas great!
Here is the album link to get the individual pics.
VCF KC Retreat/ Seminar
Here are some of the pictures taken during the VCF Kids Church Volunteersr retreat/ seminar. It was held at Pranjetto, Tanay, Rizal last 30-31 of January 2009.
It was totally fun and hope to meet you all again. God bless.
Here is the album link to get the individual pics.
Enchanted Kingdom Outing with VCF Peeps (2009-14-12)
Saturday, April 18th, 2009Here are our pics during our EK trip together with some VCF Alabang peeps last 14th December 2008. (I know this is already a very late post like my Baguio trip)
Here is the album link to get the individual pics.
