Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDSC-W100DMC-FX8
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9494
Width (mm)2524
Height (mm)6151
Weight (g)192155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.15
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.22.25
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)13
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VXQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.360.18 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Filter thread (mm)30-
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 15
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast Detect1 / 3 / 5 point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)516
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fair
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High Sensitivity, Soft SnapPortrait / Skin tone / Sport / Food / Landscape / Night scene / Night Portrait / Child / Fireworks / Party / Snow / Self Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto / red eye reduction auto / forced / red eye reduction slow synch / off
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6-19.5 ft, (0.2-6.0m),0.3 - 4.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.2m (tele) at auto ISO
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)64-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.37-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)45
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary 3.7v 1150mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows



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