• Comes with NP-BG1 Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger, Multi-cable, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM with drivers and software, Sony USA 1-Year Warranty
• 8.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD(TM) CCD Super HAD(TM) (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs allow more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise / Up to 3,264 x 2,448 resolution still pictures and up to VGA 640x480 30 fps for movie imaging
• 3x Optical Zoom - Focal Length f= (35mm conversion) - 7.9 - 23.7mm (38 - 114mm)
• Real Imaging Processor 14-bit DXP Super Resolution Converter
• AF Method - Single AF, Monitoring AF / AF Area - Multi-point (5-point), Center Weighted; Focus Mode - Auto Focus, Macro, Focus Preset

The impressive features of Sony's DSC-W100 Cyber-shot(R) Digital Camera deliver digital imaging to an exiting new realm. Thanks to its rechargeable, high-capacity G Series Lithium-ion STAMINA battery and 8.1 Megapixel Super HAD(TM) CCD, the DSC-W100 offers the power and digital clarity to snap even more amazing images wherever you are. Its enhanced ISO sensitivity and expanded dynamic range work together for remarkable, true-to-life colour reproduction, captured by the precision-crafted Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, the leader in optics technology. With the added convenience of its 64MB internal memory, you can continue to catch every moment even if don't have your Memory Stick(R) Duo media handy. Aperture - Auto (F2.8 - F10)/Program Auto (F2.8 - F10)/Manual (F2.8 - F10) / Shutter Speed - Auto (1/8 - 1/2000)/Program Auto (1? - 1/2000)/Manual (30? - 1/1000) / Slow Shutter (shutter speed of 1 sec. or lower) Hand Shake Alert Picture Brightness Button Light Metering - Multi-pattern, Center Weighted, Spot ISO Sensitivity Setting - Menu, Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1250 Exposure Mode - Auto, Program Auto, Manual, Scene Selection (dial, 6 modes) / Photo Mode - Auto, P-Auto, Manual, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Movie / Color Mode - Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia PictBridge Built-in electronic-flash Unit Dimensions 3-11/16 x 2-3/8 x1 (94.2 x 60.6 x 24.8 mm) / Weight 5.9 oz (1161g) Body; 7.0 oz. (192 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick(R) Duo Media J&R advises purchase of optional 1GB MS-Duo memory card for more practical use of this camera, especially in movie mode

I bought this camera last February, every year, I buy a different camera, each year a better one, On december 2006 I bought a $500.00, 10Mega Pixel digital camera to replace my 6MP, but after going to the store and seeing the SONY W100 I was hooked, I returned the other camera and bought this for $360.00! IT WASN'T easy buying this camera since it was so hard to get.!! Ive had it for a year and I LOVE IT! this is the fisrt year I havent bought a new camera.....

ITS REALLY STURDY, AND IT FEELS GREAT IN MY HADNS, ALL THE BUTTONS ARE LOCATED VERY WELL AND EASY TO LOCATE!,, 8MP ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH, THE PICTURES COME OUT CRISP, VIVID COLORS AND ARE ALWAYS GREAT.. THE BEST THING THAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS CAMERA, IS THE REALLY HIGH ISO. ITS PERFECT, WHEN IM IN A WEDDING AND TAKING PICTURES WITH OUT FLASH THEY COME OUT SHARP NOT BLURRY AND CLEAR!! PERFECT.. i LOVE THIS CAMERA AND WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING. I BOUGHT A 3 YEAR WARRANTY FOR IT WICH DID COST ME A LEG AND AN ARM, BUT THIS IS A CAMERA THAT I PLAN ON HAVING AND USING FOR A LONG TIME! ! THIS CAMERA IS THE BEST, IVE TRIED ALL CAMERAS FROM, FUJI, KODAK, HP, CASIO, POLAROID, CANON, NIKON, SAMSUNG, AND I SAID THAT I WOULD NEVER USE A SONY BECAUSE OF THE MEMORY CARDS.. BUT WHEN I TRIED THIS CAMERA,, MEMORY CARDS WHERE THE LAST THING ON MY MIND!!! LOVE IT!! RECOMENDED 100%%%% BUY IT! ----- IM GOING TO UPLOAD A FEW PHOTOS SO YOU CAN SEE THE QUALITY OF THE PICTURES!! ALL OF MY PICTURES WILL START WITH A TITLE OF '''DSDUARTE'''

I have used the heck out of this camera at work. I own the panasonic lumix (hubbie picked it out) and found it to be very hard to use. I was always taking blurry pics. Hubbie loves it but to me it's not user friendly. This camera is! We have the Cybershot 8.1 at work & I use it every chance I get. It takes wonderful pics. Way less blurry "group" shots than my Lumix. Has a much better image stabilizer. I am so happy with this camera. Hubbie still loves the lumix but this one works much better for me. So happy hubbie got it for me for Christmas! Really happy to know that he got it on ebay for about 1/4 the price.

DON'T BUY A CYBERSHOT!!!!!!!!!! I really loved this camera. I bought it to use at work to take pictures and update our website. I loved it so much that I bought one for myself. It was stored in my desk at work and was only used once or twice a month... About 1 year and 3 days after the purchase date, the lcd screen turned white. it just quit working. None of the fixes work. There are hundreds of people saying that this has happened to them with the Cybershot cameras, but since my model number wasn't included in the "recall" for free repair, no one will help. Their customer service stinks. I can pay to send it in to them and pay more than I paid for the camera to get it fixed, or I can trash it and start over. It's been almost a year since I bought my personal one. I'm betting it's days are numbered too...

Maybe I got a bad one in the bunch. But this camera I bought only takes blurry and grainy pictures. Yes I know to hold the halfway for a second to let it focus, it doesn't matter. It's still blurry. The settings are on auto. I've tried other settings it's the same result.

A waste of 350+ dollars. My old camera (that had a mechanical flaw so I returned it) was much better, with less megapixels (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7). Unfortunately with Sony's camera, I had the feeling it was blurry, but didn't return it in time. Big mistake.

In the end it's all about the lens, not so much megapixels.

I'll never buy from Sony again. It's overpriced, overmarketed and shoddy.

...and was so happy to have found it.

I love having the 8.1 mega pixels.. because even though most of the time that's overkill... its nice to be able to zoom, and enlarge, whenever needed

I love the look of the metal casing

I love the large LCD screen

I love the many options that the camera gives you to play around with in manual settings... and that i can always go back to "auto" with the rotation of the dial

I love the beach setting, because it does make for wonderful blues that can be seen in the water and sky

I like the option of filming video clips with sound, at the rotation of a dial... and without the frustration of a heavy confusing video camera

I love that the pictures don't look like they came from a digital camera when they are printed out.


If you are looking for a sturdy, compact, quality camera.. and are willing to spend a few extra bucks.. I think you can feel comfortable in choosing this.