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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P10SonyCyber-shot DSC-V1
Overview
Released2003May 2003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5 MP5.1 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–800
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 interlaced Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.3 million total photosites and primary-colour filter; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFFJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF plus JPEG, and animated GIF Clip Motion; 4:3 or 3:2 photographs. No RAW
Image processor–Real Imaging Technology with 14-bit DXP A/D conversion, SRC interpolation and colour/luminance/slow-shutter noise reduction
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent34–136 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–4
Optical zoom3×4×
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 adapterCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, actual 7–28 mm; eight elements in seven groups with two aspherical elements and six-blade iris; optional conversion lenses
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 cmSingle, Monitoring and Continuous AF; three-point automatic, five-point selectable or spot areas. Hologram laser-pattern AF assist; preset manual focus. Macro approximately 10 cm wide or 40 cm telephoto
ShutterUK auto specification 1/8–1/2000 second; Twilight mode extends to 2 seconds (Imaging Resource)Auto 1/8–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/1000; slow-shutter noise reduction
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 records only three full-resolution photographs, approximately 0.5-second intervals without flash. Multi Burst records sixteen 320 × 240 frames combined into one 1.2M image, with 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5-second intervals; this is not full-resolution continuous shooting
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 pop-up flash and Advanced Accessory Shoe/ACC connection for compatible Sony external flash; Auto, forced, slow-sync and red-eye reduction. Manual recommends ISO Auto range 0.4–2.8 m wide or 0.4–2.0 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 balanceP/A/S/M, Auto and six scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; live histogram and AE lock
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 16.6 fps640 × 480 at 17 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 Movie VX, 640 × 480 at approximately 17 effective fps, or video-mail 160 × 112 at approximately 8 fps; recording to available card capacity. Optical zoom unavailable during recording
AudioElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesMPEG1 mono movie sound and voice annotations; built-in microphone and speaker
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 TFT LCD; operating manual specifies 123200 dots, launch rounds to 123000. Live histogram and adjustable brightness
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 81% frame coverage at both zoom endpointsOptical zoom viewfinder without dioptre adjustment; DPReview measured approximately 84% coverage
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)180 photographs150 photographs
Body weight172 g270 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’s 30 April 2003 announcement specifies retail sale on 23 May 2003; May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first-sale day
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO using serial interface; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Memory Stick Duo requires adapter. Supplied 32 MB card is removable storage
PortsUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), separate monaural A/V minijack and DC IN under rear cover. PTP transferMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono A/V minijack with NTSC/PAL output, DC input and 2.5 mm ACC accessory jack
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-FC11 InfoLITHIUM; maker claim approximately 150 photographs/75 minutes with LCD or 200/100 minutes with LCD off, at 25°C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten shots.
ChargingIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externallyBattery charges inside camera through supplied AC-LS5 adapter/DC input; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions99.5 × 65.2 × 56.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 172 g body only (UK specs and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (manual)Approximately 270 g body only; operating manual gives 300 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and hand strap
MaterialsAluminium alloy exterior described by maker announcement; no waterproof rating establishedAluminium-alloy body in Sony launch announcement
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 generationSilver
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-FC11, AC adapter/mains lead, 32 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, hand strap, software CD-ROM and instructions

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