Reviews of the DSC-P72 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy-to-understand controls; quick shot-to-shot time; excellent video-clip capabilities; comes with long-life rechargeable batteries and a charger.
The Bad: Subpar low-light performance; few manual controls; skimpy 16MB Memory Stick.
The Bottom Line: The DSC-P72 delivers both quick shooting and vivid snapshots--perfect for the mainstream photographer on a budget.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 575707 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Looking for a compact digital still camera that gives you the power to take great pictures under a variety of conditions? Put the power of Sony digital photography in the palm of your hand with t...
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pocket-lint.com
Review Summary: As a three mega pixel camera this Sony is very good
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-P72
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 4.7 in
- Depth 1.3 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
Main Features
- Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 3,340,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 3,210,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
- Digital Zoom 3.2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Beach/snow, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Negative Art, Solarization, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG-1
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480 - 42 sec - With 16MB card, MPEG - 160 x 112 - 673 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 10 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1360 : 10 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1360 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 16 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 30 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 24 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 46 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 97 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 243 - With 16MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 12.5 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 18 mm - F/2.8-5.6
- Focal Length 6 mm - 18 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39 - 117 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Multi-picture burst, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Pro
Software
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS 9, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 8.6, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 8.5.1
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap, Battery case
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery - 2100 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product Photos
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