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Nikon Coolpix 100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100

    2.36 in
    6.1 in
    Nikon Coolpix 100 Digital Camera
    Nikon Coolpix 100
      3.71 in
      2.39 in
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 Digital Camera
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Editiorial reviews
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      3.5 out of 5
      5 user ratings
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      5 editorial reviews
      Review posted 8/2/2006 Click on the W100 for a 360° QTVR tour Sony rounds out the 2006 W-series line of digital still cameras with two top-end models packed with powerful features -- the 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W100 and the 7-megapixel DSC-W70. Both cameras are equipped with an eye-levelRead more
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      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Sensor typeCCDCCD
      Sensor size0.19 in0.28 in
      Sensor photo detectors0.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels0.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      Max resolution512 x 480 px3264 x 2448 px
      Other resolutions320x480
      • 2592x1944
      • 1280x960
      • 640x480

      Image

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      ISO100
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1250
      • Auto
      Image stabilization typeNoNo
      Uncompressed formatNoNo

      Optics and focus

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Optical zoom1.0 x3.0 x
      Maximum aperture45.4
      Focal length equiv< 5238 - 114
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      • Monitoring Auto Focus
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      Manual focusNoyes
      Normal focus range9.06 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range5.51 in2.36 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Touch screennono
      Live viewyesyes
      Viewfinder
      Optical
      Optical

      Photography features

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Minimum shutter speed1.0 s30.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter prioritynono
      Aperture prioritynono
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range2.256
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Pre-flash
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      External flashnono
      Self-timeryesyes
      Self-timer options1010

      Design

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Weight7.05 oz5.68 oz
      Width2.36 in3.71 in
      Height6.1 in2.39 in
      Depth1.38 in0.98 in

      Storage

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Storage typesInternal
      • Memory Stick Duo
      • Memory Stick Pro
      • Internal

      Power

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Battery technologyAlkalineLithium

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Remote controlNoNo

      Other features

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Timelapse recordingnono
      Orientation sensornono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons