Typical price: £220
What is it: Ultracompact 8-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom
What we think: It's a decent snapshot camera, but there are better choices out there
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 July 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100, lens, menu system, sports
We like:
Acceptable snapshots; compact; easy to use; decent performance; better-than-average movie quality
We don't like:
Beyond ISO 80, photos look soft and smeary due to processing artefacts and noise
CNET UK judgement:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 is a decent snapshot camera, but there are better choices out there
Full review:
As the current top-of-the-line model in its Cyber-shot W series, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W100 shares almost everything with its siblings, the DSC-W70, the DSC-W50 and the DSC-W30: it uses the same ultracompact 190g body, 38mm-to-114mm 3x zoom lens (35mm equivalent) and bright 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD. The W100 ups the resolution to 8 megapixels, sports a textured finish on its metal front panel and adds a manual-exposure mode, but ultimately isn't a much more compelling buy than the similar-performing W50, which costs £60 to £70 less. Continue Reading...
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