The P100 is a toy, get the w1!!!
It has manual mode so you can take long exposures or adjust your depth of field and such. Also there is some great add ons such as a telephoto, wide angle lens, etc, and probably some filters for you to use. Although its just 3mp I would get it for the manual features, that usually makes a difference on how the pics look like.
Its a step down from the camera I got which is the F717. Takes GREAT pics if you gonna use them for your designs. I know you gotta love macro pics!
If you don’t mind spending more money or if you are serious about photography, get the 8mp F828 or a DSLR like a Cannon Digital Rebel.
I belive that the F717 prices has dropped. I got mines for like $500 w/ discounts. Dont buy anything direct from sony, they will jack up the price. Your local electronics store should have reasonable prices. Or you could check other sites or perhaps ebay.
but see, i dont want something like professional. i need a camera for taking family pics, maybe landscapes and macro stuff. and thats $500 in US money, i live in canada, and thats $655.112 CAD…plus shipping and handling and taxes and anything else theyll charge.
i dont want cannon, im into the whole sony thing because i bought their memory stick that cost 40 bucks, so i dont want to throw that out for a cannon camera.