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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100

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Pros

  • Image quality is good
  • with good colour and exposure
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • 10x optical zoom lens
  • Purple fringing is noticeable in areas of high contrast particularly
  • There is little to grip onto

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 4896, 3672 px
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100

Pros

  • Image quality is good
  • with good colour and exposure
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • high speed shooting and quick focus speeds
  • It looks nice and feels good when holding it

Cons

  • 10x optical zoom lens
  • Purple fringing is noticeable in areas of high contrast particularly
  • There is little to grip onto
  • The buttons are a little small
  • Sony put too high a setting on the camera
  • The scrolling wheel can be a bit temperamental with
  • it simply brightens the centre area
  • Playback mode has a lot of stuff to do
  • substantial drop-off noticeable on the macro shot
  • tends capture things a bit too warm for our liking

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconMax resolution
4896 x 3672 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom153.0 x
Focal length equiv25 - 250
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusno
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
3D supportyes
Face detectionyes
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • microSDHC
  • microSD
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Micro
  • Memory Stick Pro
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
Camera file systemDCF 2.0
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMicro-USB A
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 12800
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3672 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Underwater
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight3.81 oz
Width3.63 in
Height2.06 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (max)4.0 h
Battery technologyLithium
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.0
Based on 6 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony Cyber-shot WX100
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Published: 01.03.2012
Sony Cyber-shot WX100

The Sony Cyber-shot WX100 is the slimmest and lightest digital camera with a 10x optical zoom featuring an 18.2 megapixel sensor, weighing just 108g.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony Wx100: Sony Cyber-shot Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Sony Wx100: Sony Cyber-shot Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX100 Hands-On Sample Photos
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX100 Hands-On Sample Photos

We go hands on with the World’s smallest and lightest camera with 10x optical zoom and effective 18.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS Sensor.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100
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Published: 30.10.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100
4.0

If you're looking for a small, lightweight camera with good low-light performance, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 is a good choice; just don't zoom all the way in on the photos.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony Cyber-shot WX100 Review
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Sony Cyber-shot WX100 Review
4.0

Joshua Waller tests the new compact 18.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot WX100 camera with 10x optical zoom lens.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.11.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 is an affordable compact camera with a wealth of advanced features. A 10x zoom lens, 18 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting and Superior Auto and Background Defocus modes, Full HD movie recording and even 3D photos are all on offer. Priced at around £180, read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 review to find out if it lives up to its full promise.