Sony's 2004 slim Cyber-shot flagship — 5.1MP CCD, Carl Zeiss 38-114mm equiv zoom, Memory Stick storage.
The Sony DSC-P100 was the 2004 flagship refresh of Sony's slim P-series Cyber-shot compacts, following the P10. A DSC-P120 special-edition variant of the same camera was also sold. The line was aimed at pocketable everyday photography with above-average image quality.
It pairs a 5.1-megapixel CCD with a Carl Zeiss-branded 3x optical zoom equivalent to 38-114mm, in a metal body measuring roughly 108 x 51.5 x 26.6mm and weighing about 183g loaded. Nine preset scene modes supplement automatic and program exposure, with framing via optical viewfinder or LCD, and images recording to Sony's Memory Stick media.
It suits buyers who want one of the better slim CCD compacts of the mid-2000s — the Zeiss-branded lens and 5MP sensor gave it output that still holds up for the digicam-revival crowd. Controls are simple and pocketability is the point.
Used checks centre on the proprietary rechargeable battery: confirm it holds charge and a compatible charger or cradle is included, as original packs are ageing. Verify a Memory Stick is supplied since the format is discontinued, inspect the sliding lens mechanism and flash, and look for LCD bleed typical of old compacts.