Sony Mavica FD-100 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony FD-100 is a 1.2MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — known for its 1.2MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor and Memory Stick Storage. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony FD-100
Key Features — Sony FD-100
1.2MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras and suitable for small prints and web use.
Memory Stick Storage: Uses Sony's proprietary Memory Stick format for image storage, making file transfer straightforward for users already in the Sony ecosystem.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD: The sole means of composition and image review, rated at 123,000 dots — generously sized for its era.
Five In-Camera Color Profiles: Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Negative Art, and Solarization let users apply creative looks at the time of capture.
Built-In Flash: Supports Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye Reduction modes for basic control over flash behavior in varied lighting situations.
USB Connectivity: Allows direct file transfer from camera to computer without a separate card reader.
Camera Specifications — Sony FD-100
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 1.2MP |
| Processor | 12-bit DXP A/D conversion |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Burst Rate | 1 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Description — Sony FD-100
The Sony Mavica FD-100 is a point-and-shoot digital camera powered by a 1.2MP sensor measuring 1/2.5 inch, processing imagery through 12-bit DXP A/D conversion. Maximum still image resolution is 1280x960 pixels across an ISO range of 100 to 400. With no viewfinder present, the 2.5-inch TFT LCD at 123,000 dots serves as the sole means of composition.
Autofocus is handled by a single-point contrast detection system. The built-in flash covers Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye Reduction modes, and five color profiles — Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Negative Art, and Solarization — are available at capture. Storage is via Memory Stick.
The plastic body measures 5-5/8" W x 4-1/8" H x 3-1/16" D and weighs 1.44 lb, running on a Sony InfoLITHIUM NP-F330 battery rated at approximately 75 to 90 minutes per charge. USB connectivity is included; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not. There is no image stabilization of any type.
Pros — Sony FD-100
- ✓Five color profile options — Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Negative Art, and Solarization — provide in-camera creative choices
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display at 123,000 dots offers a reasonably sized screen for composition and review
- ✓Built-in flash covers Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye Reduction modes for basic lighting flexibility
Cons — Sony FD-100
- ✗1.2MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 1280x960 is extremely limited by modern standards
- ✗No viewfinder of any type — shooting is entirely dependent on the LCD display
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind, either in-body or digital
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