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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P92

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P100SonyCyber-shot DSC-P92
Overview
Released20042003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 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 5.255 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 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 formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAWJPEG 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 processorSony Real Imaging Processor14-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 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 systemPhysical 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
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 telephotoMulti AF or centre AF with AF-assist illuminator; preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity, not continuous manual focusing
ShutterUK specification: Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondAutomatic 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 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 imageBurst 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 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; automatic, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction. No accessory shoeBuilt-in 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, 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 modesAutomatic 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 30 fps640 × 480 at 16 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 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
AudioMPEG-1 movie recording with monaural sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker (exact English manual)Built-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 size1.8″1.5″
Screen dots134,000123,200
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 1.5-type TFT with 123,200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); these are not image pixels
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinderOptical 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)360 photographs–
Body weight147 g198.5 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 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; 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
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V; separate DC IN. PictBridge printing and optional Cyber-shot Station dockUSB 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-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 claimTwo 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 through supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, camera switched off; approximately 200 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also supplies external powerSupplied 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
Dimensions108×51.5×26.6 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 147 g body only (UK specifications); 183 g including NP-FR1, Memory Stick and wrist strap (English 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
MaterialsMetal body; no waterproof rating established–
ColoursSilver, blue and red, confirmed by Sony Japan archive and exact-model announcement photographs–
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 differTwo 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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