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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P92

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Overview
Released20032003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5 MP5.09 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442592 × 1944
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 Super HAD CCD; exact operating instructions give approximately 5.255 million total and 5.09 million effective photosites. Sony launch rounds these to 5.3 and 5.1 MP
Image formatsExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFFJPEG Exif 2.2 stills with Fine/Standard compression; GIF Clip Motion and MPEG-1 movies or mono voice-with-still recording. No RAW recording
ISO detail–Auto or manually selected ISO 100, 200 or 400
Image processor–14-bit DXP A/D conversion; Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter processing
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 adapterPhysical focal length 8–24 mm, equivalent to 39–117 mm, F2.8–5.6 in the exact Sony launch and manual. Normal autofocus from 50 cm wide or 60 cm tele; Macro from 10 cm wide or 60 cm tele. Lens retracts and its automatic cover closes when powered off. Smart Zoom crops at lower image sizes, up to 12× total at VGA; no Smart Zoom at maximum 5.0M or 4.5M (3:2) size
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 cmMulti AF or centre AF with 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)Automatic 2–1/2000 second in the exact Sony Japan P92 table; no manual shutter selection. Contemporary secondary tables state a 1/1000-second limit; maker table retained
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 claimBurst 3 captures three full-size images with an approximately 0.5-second interval in the exact manual; brief three-shot mode, not an unrestricted continuous rate. Multi Burst stores sixteen subframes in one 1.2M composite with 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5-second intervals. Maker lists 1.6 seconds between maximum-size single shots and 2.3-second startup, distinct from 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 Auto, forced, off and slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction and daylight fill. ISO Auto recommended distance 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.6–2.5 m tele in the exact manual
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 and Program exposure with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern/spot metering, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Snow and Beach scenes; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 16.6 fps640 × 480 at 16 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 VX 640×480 at 16 fps with mono sound in Sony US launch specifications reproduced by DPReview. Mail 160×112 mode is separate. Clip length limited by card capacity; zoom cannot change during recording
AudioElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesBuilt-in electret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker. Mono movie sound; still-image voice memo for five seconds after a tap or up to 40 seconds while holding the shutter
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 123,200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); these are not image pixels
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 81% frame coverage at both zoom endpointsOptical zoom finder; Smart Zoom cropping and Macro framing differ from finder image, so maker directs Macro use to LCD
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)180 photographs–
Body weight172 g198.5 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 Japan announced planned availability on 16 May 2003. Exact ePHOTOzine test on 11 August and Pixinfo test on 14 August describe the sold camera and contemporary prices, confirming actual sale in 2003; earliest actual retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. No explicit direct predecessor relationship established
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO using serial interface; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 16 MB Memory Stick supplied. Sony launch and manual cover PRO through 1 GB, excluding high-speed PRO transfer. Duo requires its adaptor
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 mass-storage or PTP connection, mono A/V OUT minijack with selectable NTSC/PAL, DC IN for optional AC-LS5. Sony US launch calls USB 2.0 compatibility; ePHOTOzine found no transfer-speed improvement using a USB 2.0 connection, so Hi-Speed performance is not established
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-DA Ni-MH AA cells; R6 alkaline AA also supported. Exact manual average-use test at 25°C and Fine compression: approximately 270 images/135 minutes with LCD on or 450 images/225 minutes off, one image every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second image and restart every ten; not labelled CIPA. Sony alkaline comparison: 50 images/25 minutes on or 110 images/55 minutes off. Continuous 160×112 movies approximately 160 minutes on or 210 off; manual 5,400 images/270 minutes is playback, not shooting
ChargingIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externallySupplied external BC-CS2A/CS2B charger: approximately six hours for depleted supplied Ni-MH cells at 25°C. Optional BC-CSQ2 quick charger approximately 2.5 hours for two cells or five hours for four; these are not standard charger times
Dimensions108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions119.5×57.7×36.8 mm width×height×depth, excluding protruding portions in the exact manual
Weight detailApproximately 172 g body only (UK specs and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (manual)Approximately 198.5 g body only in the Sony Japan launch; approximately 260.5 g with two batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap in the exact manual
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 cells, battery case, BC-CS2A/CS2B charger and mains lead, 16 MB Memory Stick, USB and mono A/V cables, wrist strap, software CD and operating instructions; AC-LS5 optional

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