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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P71

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P10SonyCyber-shot DSC-P71
Overview
Released20032002
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5 MP3.21 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 primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; approximately 3.30 million total and 3.21 million effective photosites in exact manual, rounded 3.20 million effective in Japanese launch. Optical format is not physical sensor width
Image formatsExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFFJPEG stills with Fine/Standard compression; GIF Clip Motion and MPEG-1 movies. No RAW or TIFF recording
ISO detail–Auto or manually selected ISO 100, 200 or 400; no continuous ISO dial
Image processor–Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter processing; chip identifier not published
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.3
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× optical zoom, actual 8–24 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.3; retracting barrel and automatic lens cover. Normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.1 m wide or 0.5 m telephoto
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 cmAutomatic three-area Multi AF or centre AF; AF-assist illuminator. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity, not continuous manual focusing
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 sixteen 320×240 subframes at intervals 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5 second into one composite still, not sixteen full-resolution separate frames. Maker lists approximately 1.9 seconds between maximum-size single shots; this is not continuous-burst fps
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 with Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto recommended distance 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.5–2.5 m telephoto
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 with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern/spot metering and Twilight, Twilight Portrait or Landscape scenes; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 16.6 fps320 × 240
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 videoSilent MPEG-1 HQX 320×240, Presentation 320×240 or Video Mail 160×112; maker launch claims approximately 5 minutes 40 seconds HQX or 90 minutes mail with optional 128 MB Memory Stick. Frame rate omitted: maker recording rate not established and review introduction/spec table disagree
AudioElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesMovies record without sound; operational beep/shutter speaker is separate from audio recording
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); Japanese launch rounds to 123000 dots
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 81% frame coverage at both zoom endpointsOptical zoom finder; no electronic finder
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)180 photographs–
Body weight172 g226 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 Japan announced on 12 March 2002 with planned Japanese availability 20 March 2002. Contemporary full production reviews in 2002 establish the generation; earliest actual worldwide first-sale month unresolved, so year precision retained. No direct successor claim established
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO using serial interface; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick; 16 MB supplied, 128 MB in maker recording table. Later PRO compatibility 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 with normal mass-storage or PTP setting, separate NTSC/PAL VIDEO OUT minijack without audio and DC IN for optional AC-LS1
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 / offTwo supplied NH-AA-DI Ni-MH AA cells. Exact manual average-use test at 25°C: approximately 230 images/115 minutes at 2048×1536 Fine, LCD on, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom endpoints, flash every second shot, restart every 10 shots. Not labelled CIPA. Separate continuous Standard/no-flash/3-second-interval test: approximately 2000 images/100 minutes LCD on or 2400/120 off
ChargingIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externallySupplied external BC-CS1 charger: approximately 13 hours for fully depleted supplied Ni-MH cells at 25°C. Cells removed from camera for charging; optional faster kit available. Optional AC-LS1 supplies camera power
Dimensions108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions124.9×58×43.6 mm width×height×depth; manual excludes protruding portions, Japanese launch labels maximum dimensions
Weight detailApproximately 172 g body only (UK specs and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (manual)Approximately226 g body only in exact Sony Japan launch table; approximately 284 g with two batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap in manual and launch table
MaterialsAluminium alloy exterior described by maker announcement; 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 onlyTwo rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries, BC-CS1 charger and mains lead, 16 MB Memory Stick, USB and video cables, wrist strap, software CD and operating instructions; AC-LS1 optional

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