The ultra-slim vertical design of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 camera creates a dramatic fashion statement -- and its 8.1-megapixel resolution, high-powered 5x optical zoom lens, Double Anti-Blur Solution and huge 3.0-inch LCD screen give you great shooting and sharing abilities in compact dimensions that go anywhere with ease. Hi-tech innovations like Face Detection, in-camera retouching and red-eye reduction, D-Range Optimization, and 9-Point AF expand the possibilities of digital photography -- and the HD output lets you share memories with family and friends in spectacular high-definition clarity and detail on compatible HDTV screens.
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The Sony DSC-T100 delivers an effective 8 megapixel still resolution for incomparably detailed still pictures. It also lets you take movies with sound. But what's really amazing is how small and light this high-performance, easy to use camera is.
Enjoy 5x zoom from wide-angle to telephoto imaging. A large, bright LCD screen for viewing shots. Sony's Steadyshot image stabilization that virtually eliminates blur resulting from normal hand movements when taking pictures.
What we've got here is professional quality that's friendly for everyday, anytime use here or when you're travelling there. The DSC-T100 from Sony is what you should be taking along. Electronic-flash with in-camera red-eye reduction Edit on the fly with in-camera photo retouching and special effect modes 8.1 Megapixel effective for up to JPEG resolution 3264 x 2448 stills with exquisite detail 16 - 9 widescreen photo mode (1920 x 1080) to fill widescreen displays of new HDTV screens And it goes beyond stills! DSC-T100 has MPEG Movie VX with audio (to 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second) - like having a built-in camcorder In-camera slide show High-definition still picture output to compatible HDTVs (requires optional Sony VMC-MHC1 adapter) 31MB built-in flash memory (holds approximately 7 shots at highest resolution) - compatible with Memory Stick(R) Duo and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo for more practical, portable use 9 scene modes, including Beach, Fireworks, and Twilight; High Sensitivity mode for low-light shooting without flash with variable ISO settings Macro mode (focus as close as 3-1/8 from subject) and Magnifying Glass mode (7/16 from subject) USB connectivity PictBridge compatible An A/V output for connection to a TV Unit Size 3-1/2W x 2-1/4H x 7/8D; Weight (without battery or media) - 5.0 ounces Comes with rechargeable InfoLithium(R) battery (NP-BG1).
MPN: DSCT100
Weight: 0.31 lb.
Image Sensor Type: CCD
Resolution: 8.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom: 5x
Camera Type: Compact
Family Line: Sony Cyber-shot
Interchangeable Lens: Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom: 5x
35mm Zoom Lens: 35 - 175 mm
Digital Zoom: 10x
Focus Type: Autofocus
Macro Focus Range: 0.39 in. to Infinity (w) / 13.78 in. to Infinity (t)
Focal Length: 5.8 - 29 mm
Camera Resolution: 8.1 Megapixel
Image Resolutions: 640 x 480, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080
Video Resolutions: 320 x 240 (QVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Speed: 30 fps
Video Format: MPEG
Aperture Range: f3.5/f4.4 (w/t)
Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/1000 sec
White Balance: Auto, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Incandescent (Preset), Flash (Preset)
Frames Per Second: 100 Frames
Memory Type: Built-in, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick DUO PRO
Built-in Memory Size: 31 MB
Compression Type: JPEG, DCF, DPOF
File Size (High Res.): 8 MB (16 images on 128MB card)
ISO Speeds: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 80
Flash Type: Built-In
Flash Functions: Flash Off, Auto Flash, Slow Sync, Forced On
Viewfinder: Without Viewfinder
LCD Panel: With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size: 3 in.
LCD Screen Resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position: Without LCD Protected Position
Interface Type: USB 2.0
Video Interface: Video Out
Battery Type: Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life: 340 Images
Width: 3.61 in.
Depth: 0.88 in.
Height: 2.33 in.
Weight: 0.31 lb.
Warranty: 90 Days
Included Accessories: Software, Hand Strap, Driver, Lithium Battery, Battery Charger
Product ID: 41052542
excellent!
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I know that it is very expensive, but if you can afford it, don't think twice about it. I had the model before this one but gave it away to my nephew and run home to buy another one and found this new model. Takes the pictures fast, the clarity and sharpeness is amazing. Many choices and simple to navegate. Easy to learn. Fits in your pocket and ready to shoot in half a second. If I lose it tomorrow, I will buy another one the day after.
Aug 03, 2008
very good camera
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Good product from sony.
I am surprised to see its price getting increased after I had purchased the product.
Jun 28, 2008
Great camera overshadowing its successorsGreat camera overshadowing its successors
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Its odd to add a review for a camera now out of production, but consistently this camera rates significantly higher then its successors the T200, or T300. The later generations have higher resolution images, and improved software. But this older model delivers better pictures, and more pictures per charge. In the end isn't that what you get a camera for?
Its sad, but true, that the photo journals and consumer report articles on the newer cameras consistently report them as disappointingly inferior to this older model. This explains why this old model now sells for more, sometimes twice as much, as it did when it was in production - or as the newest successor sells for now.
May 25, 2008
Disappointed
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This is the third digital camera I've owned and the picture quality is terrible. The pictures come out blotchy and blurry unless the object is standing perfectly still and there's the perfect amount of light. I love the camera, it's display and menu, and the overall handiness, but the pictures are truly disappointing.
May 23, 2008
What's with the price hike?
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Everyone, including Cnet, is talking about what a great deal this camera is for $400. But I can't find it anywhere for less than $600. Did the price go up recently?
May 14, 2008
Big Price Tag for Poor Performance
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At this price level this camera should be a performer. It looks great, is well built and easy to use yet I could not get one great picture out this camera no matter how hard I tried. If you are contemplating this unit think again and buy a Canon.
Mar 03, 2008
Sony T100 5X Zoom the Best
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The 5X zoom is a rarity among the point and shoot cameras. It gives me the ability to shoot at a distance without disturbing my objects. The T100 was rated by the CNET as a must-have-if-you-can-get-one, while rated the T200 a not-so-good. After using it for a month and a half, and after over 2,000 shots on my vacation trips, The camera's minuses are more than its pluses. I am a Canon SD630 user. The SD630 provides faster initial machine turn on time and faster prepared shot to shot time over the Sony T100. It often means that in a split of a moment`s difference, the best of a seize of the moment shot has been missed.
PROS:
1. 5x zoom is great and no one else makes this powerful so far.
2. 3-inch LCD is crisply clear and offers great colors.
3. Long battery life for 325 pictures per charge, including zooming and viewing time. That is remarkable.
4. Very good picture quality for in museum no flash allowed low light shooting.
5. Excellent colors under reasonably sufficient light either outdoors or in.
CONS:
1. Slower recovering time between shots.
2. Slower start-up time, you'd easily miss your catch-the-moment shot.
3. Lens protector sliding down takes two hands to operate.
4. Zoom in/zoom out control not as handy to operate.
5. It is not compatible with Windows Vista.
6. When it's used in Windows XP, its software CD-ROM is not as smart and convenient.
7. The camera's control menu is not easy to handle.
8. There is no 1600x1200 image size. This size is an optimum size for 4x6 prints.
9. No Date Stamp function. Sony decided to remove this popular function a couple years ago on T9.
10. Heavier and thicker than the T200.
11. Sony is more expensive as usual. It cost me $420 plus shipping.
Conclusion: A Canon of equivalence would be a better alternative, if 5x zooming is not what you must have.
Feb 05, 2008
Sony T100 5X Zoom the Best
Author's Rating:
The 5X zoom is a rarity among the point and shoot cameras. It gives me the ability to shoot at a distance without disturbing my objects. The T100 was rated by the CNET as a must-have-if-you-can-get-one, while rated the T200 a not-so-good. After using it for a month and a half, and after over 2,000 shots on my vacation trips, The camera's minuses are more than its pluses. I am a Canon SD630 user. The SD630 provides faster initial machine turn on time and faster prepared shot to shot time over the Sony T100. It often means that in a split of a moment`s difference, the best of a seize of the moment shot has been missed.
PROS:
1. 5x zoom is great and no one else makes this powerful so far.
2. 3-inch LCD is crisply clear and offers great colors.
3. Long battery life for 325 pictures per charge, including zooming and viewing time. That is remarkable.
4. Very good picture quality for in museum no flash allowed low light shooting.
5. Excellent colors under reasonably sufficient light either outdoors or in.
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love the camera
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I love the camera, I was scared at first because of the bad reports some people said but others loved it... I am very glad I bought it
Jan 25, 2008
Not what I expected
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After using an HP945 camera I was disappointed in this Sony. It takes a long time to change settings, the zoom is not great and the pictures are not good compared to what I was able to get from the HP. If it didn't cost so much I would love to trade it in.
Jan 08, 2008
A wonderful little camera
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I've taken thousands of pictures so far and for the size of the lens I'm very pleased with this camera and it's features. I'm never without it in my pocket. The battery life is great. The 5X zoom is handy.
Jan 07, 2008
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Pros: Showstopper design and touchscreen functions.
Cons: The battery and memory lid is EXTREMELY week.
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Review: I love this camera because its very manageable and it has a very nice design. Its touch screen and its very fun to work with. When its hooked up to an HD TV the quality of picture is amazing. However the battery and memory lid is VERY week. Its only... Read Full Review by korinuo, Jul 23, 2008
Form, Function, and Good Ways Toward Perfection
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Pros: Visual appeal, startup time, photo quality, screen
Cons: Small buttons
The Bottom Line: This is a great camera for anyone! It has the looks, picture quality, features, and screen to please professionals and beginners alike.
Review: My girlfriend just got the Sony T100 and so I, of course, stole it from her and have been playing with it for about a week now. I never thought that I would so quickly want to upgrade my camera so quickly, but the T100 is probably the best all... Read Full Review by voodoslnkr, Jun 24, 2008
Good in good light, but quality of pictures suffers in low light
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Pros: Excellent pictures in good light. Compact and sexy body. Zippy performance
Cons: Low light pictures are sometimes blurry
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent camera, especially if you photograph a lot of wildlife and people during the day. During the night though, don't use the Twilight Portrait mode.
Review: I own one of these and I think it's a very good all round camera. It takes excellent pictures in good light (on one of the program auto settings), but image quality suffers in low light, when using one of the Twilight Portrait modes (i.e. slightly... Read Full Review by normantang, Feb 24, 2008
Sony Cybershot 8.1 mega pixel 5x zoom
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Pros: Great little camera! Easy to operate, colors are fabulous.
Cons: So far, I haven't found anything I don't like about this camera.
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Review: This is my first digital camera. I shopped around a lot before I decided on the Sony. It would be easy to operate even for a technically challenged person. Zoom is just right. Pictures are crisp, colors are vivid. It's small, compact and fits nicely... Read Full Review by sapphire49, Dec 15, 2007
Pricey, but excellent picture quality and features make this a standout
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Pros: 5x optical zoom in super-slim body, excellent picture quality, can zoom while shooting video
Cons: Expensive (but worth it!)
The Bottom Line: Sony's top-of-the-line model offers unique features (face detection, optical image stabilization, 5x optical zoom), excellent picture quality and great styling.
Review: I've had the T100 for just a few days (including a weekend of heavy shooting). I love it. Compared to similar offerings from Panasonic, Canon, Fuji, to name a few, it's expensive, but it has these following features that I find useful -- and they do work... Read Full Review by hbj200, Jun 25, 2007
Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-T100 Digital Camera - Good But Not Perfect
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Pros: Fast operation, image quality, features, style, 5x optical stabilized zoom
Cons: Price, weak flash, Memory Stick, noise at higher ISOs
The Bottom Line: I recommend Sony DSC-T100 if you want a ultra-compact, cool yet capable camera with 8-megapixels, 5x optical zoom with image stabilization and...
Review: Sony T-line cameras have always been stylish and produced good picture quality. But they historically had shortcomings related to their compact size, e.g. weak flash.After generally positive experience with the both the... Read Full Review by dkozin, May 23, 2007
