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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P7

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P10SonyCyber-shot DSC-P7
Overview
Released20032002
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5 MP3.2 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442048 × 1536
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.09 million effective and 5.25 million total photosites in exact manual; UK markets 5.0 megapixels. The 9.04 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; UK markets 3.2 effective megapixels, exact P7 manual table specifies approximately 3.21 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. The 8.93 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFFExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFF
Image processor–14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion; maker confirms Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.6
Optical zoom3×3×
Lens detailSony 3× zoom, actual 7.9–23.7 mm, 38–114 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.2. Not the later Carl Zeiss P100 lens. Optional conversion lenses require VAD-PHA adapterSony 3× zoom, actual 8–24 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.6; UK macro specification 10 cm. Not a Carl Zeiss lens
AutofocusMulti-point or centre AF, Single / Monitor / Continuous AF modes and illuminator. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus. UK macro specification approximately 10 cmThree-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
ShutterUK auto specification 1/8–1/2000 second; Twilight mode extends to 2 seconds (Imaging Resource)–
Burst detailThree-frame full-resolution burst and three-frame auto exposure bracketing. Multi Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames within one 1.2M image, not a full-resolution continuous-rate claimMulti 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
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide or 0.6–2.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoeBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.6–2.4 m telephoto. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsAuto, Program and seven scene modes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance and daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, incandescent and flash presets; no custom white balanceAutomatic 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 resolution640 × 480 at 16.6 fps320 × 240 at 16.6 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 movies with monaural sound: 640×480 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification; separate 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst is a single composite still, not equivalent VGA videoMPEG-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
AudioElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesElectret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still images
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.5″1.5″
Screen dots123,200123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); approximately 100% LCD field of viewFixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); UK specifies approximately 100% LCD field coverage
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 81% frame coverage at both zoom endpointsReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 79% frame coverage at both zoom endpoints
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)180 photographs120 photographs
Body weight172 g176.5 g
Release detailSony announced planned Japanese availability on 25 April 2003. Contemporary production review and retail pricing confirm sale in 2003; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony announced planned Japanese availability on 13 July 2002. Imaging Resource's August 2002 tested review lists availability as Now; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Sony explicitly identifies DSC-P7 as successor to DSC-P5
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO using serial interface; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick; 16 MB card supplied. Exact manual also permits MagicGate Memory Stick without its copyright-protection functions; Memory Stick PRO support not established
PortsUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), separate monaural A/V minijack and DC IN under rear cover. PTP transferUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), monaural A/V minijack and DC IN
Battery life detailNP-FC11 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 780 mAh / 2.8 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 180 shots / 90 minutes LCD on, 240 / 120 minutes LCD off, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints and flash every other shot. Not labelled CIPA in exact manual. Continuous 160-pixel mail movies approximately 90 / 135 minutes LCD on / offNP-FC10 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 120 shots / 60 minutes LCD on, one Fine shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots; not labelled CIPA. Continuous 160×112 mail movies approximately 80 minutes LCD on or 110 minutes LCD off
ChargingIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externallyIn-camera charging with AC-LS1A adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also powers camera externally
Dimensions108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions114×51.5×35.8 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 172 g body only (UK specs and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (manual)Approximately 176.5 g body only (UK specifications); UK gives 205.5 g loaded, rounded to 206 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and strap in manual
MaterialsAluminium alloy exterior described by maker announcement; no waterproof rating establishedAluminium body described in Sony UK brochure; no waterproof rating established
ColoursChrome silver and meteor blue confirmed by launch announcement; gold also listed in later Japanese archive, with regional availability. P12 cosmetic/accessory bundle not counted as another P10 hardware generation–
In the boxNP-FC11 battery, AC-LS5 adapter and mains lead, separate USB and A/V cables, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions. Manual assigns extra battery/carrying case to P12 onlyNP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions

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