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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200

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Overview
Released20042005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP7.2 MP
Largest image2592 × 19443072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; approximately 5.09 million effective and 5.255 million total photosites in the exact manual; UK rounds effective resolution to 5.1 megapixels. The 9.04 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; approximately 7.201 million effective and 7.41 million total photosites. The manual's 9.11 mm optical designation is not the physical sensor width
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAWJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAW
Image processorSony Real Imaging ProcessorSony Real Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom3×3×
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 7.9–23.7 mm, 38–114 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.2. Conversion lenses require an adapter; the UK 30 mm filter figure applies to the accessory systemCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 7.9–23.7 mm, 38–114 mm equivalent. Optional conversion lenses require an adapter; the 30 mm filter specification applies to the accessory system
AutofocusSingle or monitor AF, five-area and centre AF with illuminator; preset focus at 0.5, 1, 3 or 7 m and infinity rather than continuously adjustable manual focus. Macro approximately 6 cm wide or 30 cm telephotoFive-area, centre and spot autofocus; single or monitor AF and AF illuminator. Preset focus at 0.5, 1, 3 or 7 m and infinity, rather than continuously adjustable manual focus. Macro approximately 6 cm wide or 30 cm telephoto
ShutterUK specification: Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondUK specification states Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Manual 30–1/1000 second; slow-shutter noise reduction applies at 1/6 second or slower
Burst detailUK lists approximately 0.8 seconds between burst images, up to nine full-resolution shots; this is an interval, not 0.8 fps. Multi Burst stores 16 reduced-resolution frames in one 1280×960 imageMaker specifies approximately 1.1 seconds between burst images, up to five 7M Fine or eight 7M Standard shots. DPReview measured 1.0 fps at 7M Fine with a 512 MB Memory Stick PRO; no headline fps inferred from the maker's interval. Multi Burst stores 16 reduced-resolution frames in one 1280×960 image; up to 100 VGA Standard shots uses a lower-resolution setting
FlashBuilt-in flash, ISO Auto approximately 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; automatic, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction. No accessory shoeBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced flash, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsAuto, Program, Manual and nine scene modes. Automatic white balance plus daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, incandescent and flash presets; no custom white balance. No aperture or shutter priority modesAuto, Program, Manual and nine scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual exposure offers two aperture settings at each zoom endpoint (F2.8/F5.6 wide, F5.2/F10 telephoto, DPReview); ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Custom one-push white balance is described in the exact manual although omitted from the UK summary table
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 movies: 640×480 Fine at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO; separate Standard VGA and 160×112 settings. Fine VGA cannot be recorded on the supplied 32 MB Memory StickMPEG-1 movies, 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine (requires Memory Stick PRO), with separate 640×480 Standard and 160×112 modes; the supplied 32 MB Memory Stick does not support Fine movies
AudioMPEG-1 movie recording with monaural sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker (exact English manual)Monaural movie audio, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker; not Motion JPEG despite the copied DPReview introductory specification table
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.8″2″
Screen dots134,000134,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 1.8-type TFT, approximately 134000 colour-subpixel dots (560×240 dot matrix in manual); 100% LCD field of viewFixed 2.0-type TFT; UK specification gives 134400 colour-subpixel dots. English guide rounds to 134000 while retaining a 560×240 dot matrix; 100% LCD field of view
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinderReal-image optical viewfinder; approximately 85% coverage reported by DPReview
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs370 photographs
Body weight147 g144 g
Release detailSony announced Japanese availability for 29 April 2004. Contemporary full reviews confirm retail availability in 2004, but earliest worldwide actual sale month remains unresolved; year precision retainedSony announced planned European shipment in February 2005. Contemporary exact-model reviews confirm sale in 2005, but earliest actual first-sale month remains unresolved; announcement and manual publication dates are not used as sale proof
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 32 MB Memory Stick supplied. No built-in storage listed
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V; separate DC IN. PictBridge printing and optional Cyber-shot Station dockMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V output; separate DC IN socket. PictBridge printing; optional Cyber-shot Station dock
Battery life detailNP-FR1 lithium-ion, nominal 3.6 V, 1220 mAh / 4.4 Wh. CIPA approximately 360 stills / 180 minutes with LCD on, 500 stills / 250 minutes with LCD off at 25°C. Continuous 160-pixel movies approximately 160 / 220 minutes with LCD on / off, not a VGA-runtime claimNP-FR1 lithium-ion, nominal 3.6 V, 1220 mAh / 4.4 Wh. CIPA approximately 370 stills / 185 minutes with LCD on, 500 stills / 250 minutes with LCD off at 25°C. Continuous 160-pixel movies approximately 160 / 220 minutes with LCD on / off, not a VGA-runtime claim
ChargingIn-camera charging through supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, camera switched off; approximately 200 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also supplies external powerIn-camera charging with supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter; approximately 200 minutes at 25°C with camera switched off. DC adapter also powers the camera; optional dock can charge it
Dimensions108×51.5×26.6 mm width×height×depth, excluding maximum protrusionsUK specification and Japanese archive give 104.0×51.5×27.9 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions; English guide instead lists 104.5 mm width, so the regional document discrepancy remains explicit
Weight detailApproximately 147 g body only (UK specifications); 183 g including NP-FR1, Memory Stick and wrist strap (English manual)Approximately 144 g body only (UK specification and exact Japanese archive); approximately 180 g including NP-FR1 battery, Memory Stick and wrist strap in English guide
MaterialsMetal body; no waterproof rating establishedAluminium body; no dust, splash or waterproof rating established
ColoursSilver, blue and red, confirmed by Sony Japan archive and exact-model announcement photographsSilver and red confirmed by Japanese archive; black also listed by DPReview, with regional availability
In the boxNP-FR1 battery and case, AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, mains lead, separate USB and A/V cables for multi-use connector, wrist strap, 32 MB Memory Stick, software CD and instructions; regional contents may differNP-FR1 battery and case, AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, mains lead, combined USB / A/V cable, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; regional contents may differ

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