Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSCW100
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
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How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 6.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 35 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100
price range: $599.95
The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100 is a decent snapshot camera, but better choices are out there.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 35 reviews
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12 out of 14 people found this review helpful
"Compact Digi Cam that Delivers!"
by chinita2000 on May 15, 2006
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
by enotes4sheila on June 13, 2006
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Simply the best point and shoot digital camera"
by obeythelaw on July 2, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSCW100
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 1 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 0.4 lbs
- Enclosure Color Silver
Main Features
- Resolution 8.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/1.8 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1250, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Beach, Landscape, Soft snap, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 2 steps in 1/3 EV step
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 64 MB Flash
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Integrated Memory 64 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1632 x 1224, 640 x 480
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Forced OFF, Slow synchro, Flash ON mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 14 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm - F/2.8-5.2
- Focal Length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 6cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.2
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 115,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included 1, USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BG1
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 950 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.7
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.8
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 1.3
- CNET Labs Wake up time 1.6
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Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
