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-W170
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W10028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W170- Area ratio
- 1.33:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 33.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-W100MetricCyber-shot DSC-W170
8.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.16 × 4.62
2.16 µmPixel pitch1.68 µm
4.68 µm²Pixel area2.82 µm²
21.37 MP/cm²Pixel density35.49 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
192 gWeight173 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (NP-BG1) Li-ion battery
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 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W170 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W170 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W170 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W170
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-W170 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 173 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.