Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 (silver)

Intro: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 is an 8.1-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $400.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 5x optical zoom.This is more powerful than the average digital camera on the market today, but is to be expected for a digital camera of this price.Weighing only 5.1 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In fact, you would normally pay nearly 35% less to get a compact camera having comparable resolution.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

stabilizer: Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.

ultracompact: A slim profile makes this camera easy to carry.

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part number: DSCT100

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Color Silver
• Weight 5 oz
• Width 3.6 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.3 in

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.1 megapixels
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
• Sensor resolution 8.1 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
• Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 3200, ISO 1600, ISO 100
• Digital Zoom 2 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs High sensitivity, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Hi-speed shutter, Snow, Fireworks
• Special effects Vivid, Black & White, Sepia
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
• Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
• Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• White Balance Automatic, Presets
• White Balance Presets Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
• Digital video format MPEG VX
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Continuous Shooting Speed 2.2 frames per second
• Color support Color
• Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
• Face Detection Yes
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 31 MB Flash - Integrated
• Integrated Memory 31 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 13 - With 31MB built-in memory, JPEG 1920 x 1080 : 33 - With 31MB built-in memory, JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 10 - With 31MB built-in memory, JPEG 3264 x 2176 : 10 - With 31MB built-in memory, JPEG 640 x 480 : 202 - With 31MB built-in memory, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 21 - With 31MB built-in memory
• Flash memory 31 MB - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 29 mm - F/3.5-4.4
• Focal Length 5.8 mm - 29 mm
• Lens Construction