Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W100
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-W100 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 192 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W10038 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W12- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 and Cyber-shot DSC-W12 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-W100MetricCyber-shot DSC-W12
8.1 MPEffective pixels5.22 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.16 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
4.68 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
21.37 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
192 gWeight189 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion batteryBattery2x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 and Cyber-shot DSC-W12 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W12 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W12
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-W12 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.22 MP effective resolution, and a 189 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.