28-100 mm equivalent, 3.6x optical zoom, f/1.8-4.9
Memory card
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC or Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Max memory
Up to 2TB (microSDXC)
Battery
NP-BN, NP-BN1
Size
63 × 63 × 56 mm
Weight
Approx. 179 g (with battery and card, CIPA)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 FAQ
What battery does the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 use?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 uses NP-BN, NP-BN1. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 take?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 uses microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC or Memory Stick Micro (M2). The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2TB (microSDXC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 20 MP effective Sony digital camera from 2013 with 1-inch BSI-CMOS. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Sony options, compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30.
How do you transfer photos from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 is worth judging as its own Sony DPReview-backed Cyber-shot body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 works best when you want simple snapshots, direct flash, and the relaxed character people look for in older digital compacts rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS and 28-100 mm equivalent, F1.8-4.9 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
