Sony P100 vs W1

I am debating between the Sony DSC-P100 and the DSC-W1. These cameras
are so similar it is difficult to choose between them. The W1 is
shorter than the P100, but taller, and has a larger screen. Are there
any important differences between the two other than shape factor?

I am debating between the Sony DSC-P100 and the DSC-W1. These cameras
are so similar it is difficult to choose between them. The W1 is
shorter than the P100, but taller, and has a larger screen. Are there
any important differences between the two other than shape factor?

They're pretty close but the W1 uses standard-size batteries; which would be
important if you needed more power.

I went back and forth between the two before I decided on the P100 because
the battery life on the P100 is pretty good (Sony quotes 360 images per
charge and a playback time of 180 minutes).

I wasn't impressed with the larger screen on the W1. It had fewer pixels
than the P100 and was almost 40% bigger so the screen wasn't as sharp as the
P100.

So with a sharper screen and a smaller form factor, I got the P100. Still
learning how to use it, but so far so good. I love the speed of the machine;
it's a little rocket.

I'm thinking about the W1 because I want a viewfinder. I find it hard to
compose my ahots with just the screen.
Carol
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C and A Bredt
"Steven" wrote in message
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I am debating between the Sony DSC-P100 and the DSC-W1. These cameras
are so similar it is difficult to choose between them. The W1 is
shorter than the P100, but taller, and has a larger screen. Are there
any important differences between the two other than shape factor?

They're pretty close but the W1 uses standard-size batteries; which would
be
important if you needed more power.

I went back and forth between the two before I decided on the P100 because
the battery life on the P100 is pretty good (Sony quotes 360 images per
charge and a playback time of 180 minutes).

I wasn't impressed with the larger screen on the W1. It had fewer pixels
than the P100 and was almost 40% bigger so the screen wasn't as sharp as
the
P100.

So with a sharper screen and a smaller form factor, I got the P100. Still
learning how to use it, but so far so good. I love the speed of the
machine;
it's a little rocket.

The P100 also has a viewfinder.

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 02:11:58 GMT, "Carol and Allen Bredt"
wrote:

I'm thinking about the W1 because I want a viewfinder. I find it hard to
compose my ahots with just the screen.
Carol

OOPS -sorry, I think I was thinking about the T-1

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C and A Bredt
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message
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The P100 also has a viewfinder.

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 02:11:58 GMT, "Carol and Allen Bredt"
wrote:

I'm thinking about the W1 because I want a viewfinder. I find it hard to
compose my ahots with just the screen.
Carol

OOPS -sorry, I think I was thinking about the T-1

--
C and A Bredt
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message
...
The P100 also has a viewfinder.

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 02:11:58 GMT, "Carol and Allen Bredt"
wrote:

I'm thinking about the W1 because I want a viewfinder. I find it hard to
compose my ahots with just the screen.
Carol