Sony · Cyber-shot
Cyber-shot DSC-P2
A 2-megapixel pocket camera with a 39–117 mm equivalent zoom, optical viewfinder and MPEG-1 movies with sound.
- Type
- Compact
- Sensor
- 1/2.7-type
- Megapixels
- 2
- Lens
- 39–117 mm equivalent
- Video
- 320 × 240 at 16.6 fps
- Body weight
- 177 g
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Specifications
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- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor format
- 1/2.7-type
- Sensor type
- Super HAD CCD
- Effective resolution
- 2 MP
- Largest image
- 1600 × 1200
- RAW recording
- No
- Standard ISO range
- 100–400
- Sensor detail
- 1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD; UK and maker launch market 2.0 effective megapixels. Exact manual specifies approximately 1.98 million effective and 2.11 million total photosites; 6.64 mm is the optical designation, not physical sensor width
- Image formats
- Exif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFF
- Image processor
- 12-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion; Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter
Lens and shooting
- Built-in lens
- 39–117 mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8–5.6
- Optical zoom
- 3×
- Lens detail
- Sony 3× zoom, actual 6–18 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.6. Macro wide-angle focus from 10 cm; normal and telephoto macro focus from 50 cm. UK says no conversion-lens compatibility
- Autofocus
- Three-area multi-point or centre AF with illuminator and monitoring autofocus. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus
- Shutter
- Automatic shutter; Imaging Resource describes 1/30-second normal-mode limit and up to 2 seconds in Twilight mode
- Burst detail
- Multi Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames as one 1280×960 composite. Selectable intervals 1/7.5, 1/15 or 1/30 second NTSC; 1/6.3, 1/12.5 or 1/25 second PAL. This is not a full-resolution continuous burst rate
- Flash
- Built-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.5–2.4 m telephoto per exact manual. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
- Exposure controls
- Automatic exposure and Twilight, Twilight Portrait and Landscape scenes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance plus daylight, cloudy, fluorescent and incandescent presets; no custom white balance
Video
- Highest video resolution
- 320 × 240 at 16.6 fps
- Video detail
- MPEG-1 with monaural sound; HQX 320×240 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification, plus 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst a composite still
- Audio
- Electret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still images
Screen and viewfinder
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Screen size
- 1.5″
- Screen dots
- 123,200
- Touchscreen
- No
- Tilting screen
- No
- Display detail
- Fixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220). Imaging Resource measured approximately 90% frame coverage on the LCD
- Viewfinder detail
- Real-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 80% wide and 81% telephoto coverage
Connections and design
- Bluetooth
- No
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- 140 photographs
- Body weight
- 177 g
- Release detail
- Sony announced planned Japanese availability on 8 June 2002. Imaging Resource production review dated September 2002 lists availability as Now; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. No explicit maker predecessor relationship established
- Recording media
- Memory Stick; 16 MB card supplied. Exact manual also permits MagicGate Memory Stick without its copyright-protection functions; Memory Stick PRO support not established
- Ports
- USB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), monaural A/V minijack and DC IN
- Battery life detail
- NP-FC10 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 140 shots / 70 minutes, LCD on, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots; not labelled CIPA. Continuous standard-quality three-second shooting approximately 1400 shots / 70 minutes LCD on or 2200 / 110 minutes LCD off. Continuous 160×112 mail movies approximately 90 minutes LCD on or 120 minutes LCD off
- Charging
- In-camera charging with AC-LS1A adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also powers camera externally
- Dimensions
- 114×51.5×35.6 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions
- Weight detail
- Approximately 177 g body only (exact maker UK and Japanese launch tables); 206 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and wrist strap (manual)
- Materials
- Metal case described by Imaging Resource; no weatherproof rating established
- Colours
- Sparkle white, cosmic blue, black, silver, lilac pink and pearl blue confirmed in Japanese launch; regional availability differs
- In the box
- NP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions
Pros and cons
Pros
- Optical viewfinder and three-area autofocus
- Six maker-confirmed body finishes
Cons
- No RAW or manual exposure
- Movie resolution limited to 320×240
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Sensor | Megapixels | Lens | Video | Body weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 1/2.7-type | 2 | 33 mm equivalent | 320 × 240 | 173 g | 2002 | |
| Compact | 1/2.7-type | 1.98 | 41–82 mm equivalent | 320 × 240 at 16.6 fps | 218 g | 2002 | |
| Compact | 1/2.7-type | 1.11 | 42 mm equivalent | 320 × 240 | 187 g | 2001 |
Sources
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-p-series/dsc-p2/specificatio…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-p-series/dsc-p2
- sony.jp/cyber-shot/emdown/data/P2_opening.pdf
- sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200205/02-0508
- old.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/P2/P2A.HTM
Photo: Sony Japan exact DSC-P2 launch photograph; complete six-colour finish lineup retained
