Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100

Connectivity
Software (4.0)
The Sony DSC-W100 comes with extremely primitive Cyber-shot Viewer version 1.0 software, which is hardly even sufficient for browsing images. When uploaded, the software only recognizes and loads pictures from Sony digital cameras. A window will pop up to import Sony pictures from the computer or the camera itself. Once images are loaded, the program showcases them in a calendar view or folder format. Users can browse the images here and click rotate, print, or edit their selections. Editing options are not expansive, and include only an automatic correction option, brightness, saturation, sharpness, trimming, and red-eye reduction features. Users can play slide shows from any of the browsing windows in the Sony Cyber-shot Viewer software.

Jacks, ports, plugs (6.0)
All the jacks and ports a digital camera would need come with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100. On its right side, at the top, the DC-in jack rests below a small cover which looks sturdy from the outside, but is attached only by a rubber thread. The other jack, located on the left side beneath a sturdier plastic door whose thumb grip makes it easy to open, services the single USB 2.0 high-speed and AV-out cable. The multi-terminal accepts the included cable, which has a jack that fits into the camera on one end, and all kinds of jacks sprouting from the other. With this cable, the Sony W100 can connect to computers, printers, and televisions.

Direct Print Options (6.0)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 is PictBridge compatible and can be connected to such printers via the multi-terminal and USB cable. Located in the playback menu, the DPOF system allows users to select images on the index screens, print entire folders, or tag individual pictures as they scroll through them. Users who want to print six copies of one picture and three copies of the rest may run into some trouble, as the Sony W100 doesn’t let them choose print quantity.

Battery (6.0)
A skinny NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery comes with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 and recharges within the included wall-mount charger. With Sony’s Stamina technology, the battery won’t need to charge often. It lasts 360 shots before needing a rest.

Memory (6.75)
Most compact digital cameras offer measly amounts of internal memory, but the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 includes a more generous 64 MB, a small upgrade from the 56 MB in the W70. Users will need it all:; 8-megapixel images suck up spare memory quickly. The W100 has a card slot for a Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo card. The camera accepts cards up to 4 GB. Users can copy files from the internal memory to the card, but not the reverse. Those who want to take advantage of the movie mode should plan on purchasing a Pro Duo card, as the movie mode’s full frame rate of 30 fps only works with this type of card and 16.6 fps may be too choppy for some users.