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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX1SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX100
Overview
Released2009March 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeExmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution10.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image3648 × 27364896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range160–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.4-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 10.6 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still photographs; Sweep Panorama up to 7152 × 1080 horizontally or 4912 × 1920 verticallyJPEG, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPO. High-resolution Sweep Panorama up to 10480 × 4096, plus standard and wide panoramas
ISO detail–Intelligent Auto ISO 100–3200; Program Auto ISO 100–1600. Superior Auto reaches ISO 12800 using multi-frame combination and pixel interpolation; ISO 6400/12800 are processed high-sensitivity modes
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–120 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.4–5.9f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom5×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailSony G five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.25–21.25 mm. Optical zoom operates during moviesSony G ten-times optical zoom, actual 4.45–44.5 mm; nine elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. Equivalent 25–250 mm for 4:3 photographs or 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs; 16:9 movie Standard stabilisation 27.5–275 mm, Active 27.5–385 mm
AutofocusNine-point multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 50 cm telephoto. No manual focusNine-point multipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephoto
ShutterAuto 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 secondIntelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit burstsMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames only; a brief buffered sequence rather than sustained continuous shooting. Photography Blog observed a long processing pause after the ten-frame sequence
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot with continuous or shooting-only operationOptical SteadyShot for still images; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction and narrows the angle of view
FlashBuilt-in front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–5 m wide or 0.5–2 m telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync and off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.5–2.2 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Sweep Panorama and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Composite night and anti-blur modes combine six photographsSuperior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Picture Effects, 3D, Background Defocus and panoramas; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F3.3/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modes
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailMP4 with MPEG-4 Visual compression, 1280 × 720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps, approximately 30 fps; VGA at 3 Mbps and approximately 30 fps. HD modes require Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. Approximately 29-minute or 2 GB per-clip limitAVCHD 2.0 H.264 at 1920 × 1080 interlaced, up to 24 Mbps: 60 fields/30 frames per second on NTSC/Japan models or 50 fields/25 frames per second on PAL models. No 1080p50/60. MP4 H.264 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps, 30 fps in the Japan specification. Optical zoom works during movies; approximately 29-minute continuous recording limit, MP4 approximately 2 GB per file
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel audio or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″2.7″
Screen dots230,400460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or viewfinderFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs240 photographs
Body weight120 g108 g
Release detailReleased in 2009. Sony’s August announcements scheduled beginning-of-September availability in Hong Kong and 18 September in Japan; those prospective dates do not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or monthOn sale in March 2012 in Japan, confirmed retrospectively in Sony’s 24 July release. The original February announcement scheduled 16 March; month precision is retained because the later confirmation establishes March rather than the exact day. Sony Hong Kong separately scheduled early April availability
Recording mediaApproximately 11 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo. No SD-card slotApproximately 19 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC, SDXC and compatible Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo; microSD-family and Memory Stick Micro cards require an adapter
PortsProprietary Type 1a multi terminal for SD/HD component AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. HD output uses a compatible component cable rather than an HDMI socketMicro-USB with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI output
Wireless connections–No built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; TransferJet and Eye-Fi support depend on regional model markings, as the manual distinguishes compatible and incompatible devices
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BG1; approximately 350 photographs or 175 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 120 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limitsNP-BN, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh; approximately 240 photographs or 120 minutes under CIPA conditions. Sony Japan lists approximately 60 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingSupplied external BC-CSG-series battery chargerIn-camera USB charging; supplied AC-UB10/UB10B supports playback power, optional AC-UD10 supports shooting power according to Sony Japan
Dimensions90.5 × 51.8 × 19.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant92.3 × 52.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 17.5 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 120 g body-only; approximately 149 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 108 g body-only; approximately 124 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack, silver or goldSilver, black, pink, white or brown in Japan; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BG1, battery charger, proprietary USB/AV cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differNP-BN, AC-UB10/UB10B, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead supplied outside USA/Canada according to the manual

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