Latest - Review at Macworld (added 03 October ‘07)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 features:
- 8 megapixel
- 3″ LCD
- 5x optical zoom
- Face detection technology
- T100 Bionz processing engine (first used in Sony’s Alpha digital SLR camera)
- In camera red-eye correction
- Optical image stabilization
- ISO 3200
- High-definition output for viewing on HDTV’s
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Reviews - (updated 03 October ‘07)
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| Steve’s Digicams |  |
| ePhotozine | |
| (Combined) Epinions |  |
| PC Pro | |
| Digital Camera Info | |
| Digital Camera Review | |
| Trusted Reviews | |
| DC Resource | |
| About.com | |
| PC Magazine | |
| Photography Blog | |
| Cameras.co.uk | |
| CNET | |
| ComputerActive | |
| ImagingResource | |
| PhotoReview | |
| DigitalTrends | |
| Unbeatable | |
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Macworld - 03 October’07 - has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 and writes;
“The DSC-T100 (Best Current Price: $317.00) does score a few points for including a 5x zoom lens and relatively effective image stabilization features. And the red version of the camera really makes a fashion statement.”
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 which it feels because of the list of features makes this camera really stand out. It’s small easy to use and more importantly takes consistently good photos in auto mode. The 5x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens insures pictures are very sharp and crisp, and in the words of the reviewer, “and the color saturation was very pleasing.”
Bottom line: Here’s an ultra compact that’s not easy to use its advanced features and outstanding picture quality are hard to beat.
ePhotozine - 7/17/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and here is the verdict, “The Sony DSC T100 is a capable camera with many features as well as a good looking sleek body with no external parts to snap off. The menu is vast, well set out and attractive to look at but splitting it down into two parts and labelling one as Home is unnecessary. I think the amount of features available made Sony think we might get put off in case it confused which to a degree it could and with some options doubled up, it’s no wonder.
The camera is aimed at users who know their way around a camera, but don’t want a big bulky one. The camera is very capable, has a good lens and the zoom is good for the size with the resolution and processor helping, some good photographs can be taken with it.”
Epinions - 7/2/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, ” I was sooo excited to get this camera. I wanted to be the first one on the block with the “amazing” t100. It was so new that I couldn’t find many reviews, so I trusted the few I read, and I went to the sony story and plunked down 399 and crossed my fingers. Well my dreams did not come true. I hated this camera. I usually take awesome pics, but not with this hunk of garbage.”
PC Pro - 6/21/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “Ultimately, the Sony Cyber-shot T100 is a good choice when pitted against similar offerings such as the Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7 with its x7 optical zoom. For overall image quality, though, we’re still tempted by the Canon Ixus 70.”
Digital Camera Info - 6/18/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “This ultra-slim digital camera has a $399 price tag that seems high, but it comes with a solid set of features. At 8.1 megapixels, it has plenty of resolution. A 5x optical zoom lens that is fully functional while shooting still images and video is also a big plus. It has a Super SteadyShot system that keeps pictures blur-free and video shake-free. There is a 3-inch LCD screen that has great resolution and can be viewed indoors, outdoors, upside down, and sideways. Playback is a good experience whether on the camera, computer, or television. Add the minimal shutter lag and realistic colors and the T100 is already a far better performer than many of its ultra-slim competitors. The Sony Cyber-shot T100 isn’t perfect: its buttons are tiny, it takes some time to learn the menu system, and its flash is horribly spotty and weak. But if users don’t need the flash often and want a trendy little camera to easily tote around and shoot with, the Sony T100 is a sure fit.”
Digital Camera Review - 6/13/2007 - has tested the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 is another nice camera in Sony’s ultra-slim T line. It definitely caters to the individual looking for a high quality, stylish camera who doesn’t mind paying a higher price, as seems to be typical for Sony products. The camera’s specs – 8 megapixels, 5x optical zoom with image stabilization, 3 inch LCD – are also pretty compelling. Image quality is good overall, but heavy noise reduction really muddies up details at sensitivities over ISO 200. The camera operates quickly and has great battery life – another big selling point for users who like to grab the impromptu shots of your friends out on the town.”
Trusted Reviews - 6/7/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 is an expensive camera for a relatively simple pocket compact, but it justifies its price with excellent build quality, elegant design, above average performance and superb image quality. It is an outstanding all-round snapshot camera, and if you can afford it you won’t be disappointed.”
DC Resource - 6/4/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “Photo quality was generally good, though there were some annoyances. The camera took well-exposed photos, with accurate color and average sharpness. Purple fringing was not a problem. The T100 has problems with corner blurriness, redeye, and noise reduction artifacting, though. The first item won’t be an issue for most people, the second issue can be at least partially resolved using the redeye removal tool, but there’s not much you can do for number three. You’ll see a few noise reduction artifacts at the lowest ISOs, but they don’t really become obvious until ISO 200 and 400. Using the highest ISO settings (800 and above) is not a good idea, as your photos will have flat color and tons of detail loss from noise reduction.”
About.com - 6/3/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “The Sony Cyber-shot is sleek, stylish, and features 8.1 in a compact design with a choice of body colors. What makes this camera stand out from the crowd of digital cameras that meet the same criteria is its face detection capabilities and its direct HDTV output for showing off your great pictures.”
Digital Camera Review - 5/30/2007 - has a “First Thoughts” review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “With their latest generation of cameras, Sony has reworked the user interface to look a little more polished and friendly. So far, I’m not a big fan. It’s definitely pretty and streamlines the number of buttons on the camera, but seems a little sluggish and navigating the menu is not always intuitive. As the review goes on, I’ll see if it grows on me at all.
The other thing that may stop some people in their tracks is the close to $400 price tag. Granted, Sony is targeting the hip, fashion-conscious gadget enthusiasts and will get some takers, but for your “everyday” user looking for a slim camera that takes good pictures, the price may not be right.”
PC Magazine - 5/24/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “Sadly, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 costs more than $100 above competing ultracompact cameras, including the excellent Canon PowerShot SD1000. The DSC-T100 gives you more optical zoom power, but most users will find the SD1000 a better buy. Sony’s new point-and-shoot has a lovely design and takes excellent pictures, but it costs too much.”
Photography Blog - 5/20/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “Daylight images suffer from a colour cast, and there is some loss of sharpness at both extremities of the zoom range. So night or day, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 isn’t the enthusiasts’ perfect partner. Not having other comparable cameras to rate it against however, most of its (mass) target audience will find the T100 a user-friendly camera that delivers acceptable results. It’s just a shame that a model that looks this good does not give a consistent performance in the key area of image quality.”
Cameras.co.uk - 5/14/2007 - has reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “I really like the Sony DSC T100. It is one of a very small number of pocket sized digital cameras with a longer than standard zoom lens. I was very impressed with the picture quality and the DSC T100 coped well with my lowlight tests as well as with my outdoor ones.”
CNET -5/1/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 demonstrates exactly what a good snapshot camera should be. Its slim form looks good and fits easily in the pocket, it includes some very useful features, and it shoots great photos at a fast clip. Its price may seem a bit steep, but you’ll get a lot of camera in a very small package.”
ComputerActive - 5/1/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “Good points: Looks great, small and sturdily built - Good range of features - 8.1 megapixels and 5x optical zoom Bad points: Pricey compared to competing brands - Images could be sharper”
ImagingResource - 4/30/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “If the attractive compact design doesn’t win you over at once, the large, gorgeous LCD will. And you won’t regret it because the T100 is a very capable camera, making great shots easy, without too much contrast or saturation. Thanks to the Alpha’s Bionz image processor and Super SteadyShot, there isn’t much this slim digicam with its 5x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens can’t do.
Detail does fall apart at high ISO, but that appears to be a tradeoff Sony makes to salvage color. I was able to shoot street scenes with credible results despite the high level of noise. The Sony T-series is the ultimate “party” camera, a popular take-along for parties and evening events, but make sure you stick to the low ISO settings and shoot with flash in about the six foot range, as the T100’s noise suppression will obliterate detail otherwise.”
PhotoReview - 4/30/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “The DSC-T100 Cyber-shot is an attractive-looking digicam with a pocketable body and, as such, is likely to gain numerous admirers, most of whom will not be concerned by the minor defects our tests have identified. Its compact size makes it suitable for travelers; its large LCD and readable GUI will endear it to photographers who want a portable photo album as well as anybody with poor vision and its styling will delight fashion-conscious buyers. Whether it’s worth $150 more than the T20 (which has a slightly smaller LCD and shorter zoom range) is something only buyers can decide.”
DigitalCameraInfo - 4/20/2007 - has published a first impression review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “The point-and-shoot market is saturated with 7-megapixel slim cameras that have 3x optical zoom lenses and hardly any manual capability. Enter the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100, which seems to one-up the competition on just about everything. The slim fashionable camera has 8.1 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens with image stabilization. Its 3-inch screen can be seen from just about any angle, and it has a movie mode that utilizes the optical zoom and allows some manual control. It packs in all kinds of features like high-definition viewing, face detection auto focus, wide ISO range, and slide shows with music. The model at the show was preproduction, so its specs and menus aren’t finalized. We look forward to fully testing and reviewing the T10 when everything is finalized in a month or two. On first review, the T100 indicates that it’s definitely worth a double-take. If it can back up its solid feature set with solid imaging capability, then it’s worth the $399.”
DigitalTrends - 3/26/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, ” an Editor’s Choice designation except for one problem. Although Sony promotes the fact this camera outputs HD-quality shots to your HDTV, the only way you can do it is by purchasing an optional accessory for at least $40. Bummer. Given its long list of other excellent features—8.2MP resolution, quality photos, optical image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD, excellent menu system and Face Detection–this should have had a higher rating. Still this is an excellent 2007 camera and does the T series proud.”
Unbeatable - 3/26/2007 - reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and writes, “Sleek, sexy and shiny, are the best words to describe the gorgeous new offspring from Sony. The Sony DSC-T100 is an 8 mega pixel masterpiece with all of the mod cons that we expect from a digital camera today, a 3″ LCD screen, 5x optical zoom, and most importantly (to some) is available in luscious red! It is also available in sultry silver and pure jet black. We can also look forward to the state of the art HD output, double anti-blur and face detection technologies to ensure that your images are second to none with minimal noise and excellent clarity. This is THE digital camera to be seen hanging from your wrist or neck (if you like that kind of thing!).”
Sample Photos - (updated 21 August ‘07)
[Sample Photos at Steve's Digicams]
[Sample Photos at flickr]
[Sample Photos at Digital Camera Info]
[Sample Photos at Trusted Reviews]
[Sample Photos at DC Resource]
[Sample Photos at Cameras.co.uk]
[Sample Photos at ImagingResource]
Videos
[Video Guide at Cameras.co.uk]
Specifications
[Official Sony Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2007 Sony is introducing a line of slim and stylish Cyber-shot T-series cameras that are destined to be the fashionista crowd’s favorite party companion.
The 8-megapixel DSC-T100 camera is a showstopper with the most powerful zoom and largest LCD screen in Sony’s T-series. With its Carl Zeiss® 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, this model will debut in red, black and silver.
The 8-megapixel DSC-T20 camera features a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and will hit the scene in pink, white, black and silver.
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