Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100

Slim stylish point-and-shoot with 5x optical zoom

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSC-T100

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD, 8.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for noise reduction and speed
AUTOFOCUS 9-point contrast detection AF with face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 640x480 VGA at 30fps, MPEG-1 format
STABILIZATION Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
BURST RATE Approx 2.2 fps, buffer depth limited by card
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus, 230k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY Multi-use terminal, USB 2.0, AV output
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo
WEATHER SEALING Metal body, no specific weather resistance rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx 340 shots per charge, NP-BG1 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Four-way controller
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present Display button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via mode selection
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD
Resolution 8.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-3200
Autofocus Contrast Detect
Shutter Speed 1/4 - 1/1000 sec
Burst Rate 2.2 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical Super SteadyShot
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch 230k-dot
Memory Card Memory Stick Duo
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV Out
Battery Life 340 shots
Weight 178g
Dimensions 92 x 59 x 22 mm