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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P100SonyCyber-shot DSC-P93
Overview
Released20042004
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP5.1 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 Super HAD CCD with 5.1 million effective photosites in Sony UK specifications; Sony operating instructions 3-091-340-12(1), DSC-P73/P93, mirrored at Manualzilla, give P93 effective 5,090,000 and total 5,255,000 photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAWJPEG still images and MPEG-1 movies; Exif, DCF and DPOF compatibility. No RAW recording listed in maker recording formats
ISO detail–Auto or ISO 100, 200 or 400
Image processorSony Real Imaging ProcessorReal Imaging Processor in the Sony US announcement; 14-bit DXP, Clear Luminance NR, Clear Colour NR and NR Slow Shutter in exact UK specifications
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 systemPhysical focal length 7.9–23.7 mm, equivalent to 38–114 mm, F2.8–5.2. Macro from 10 cm wide or 60 cm tele. Smart Zoom up to 12× total at VGA; Precision Digital Zoom up to 6× total, separate from 3× optical zoom. Conversion lenses require optional VAD-PEB adaptor; UK table gives 30 mm filter diameter with adaptor compatibility; exact P93 manual gives normal focus from 50 cm wide or 60 cm tele
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-point or centre autofocus with AF illuminator; focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity. Sony UK explicitly distinguishes presets from continuous manual focus
ShutterUK specification: Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondAuto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second in the exact UK table. NR Slow Shutter processing; do not substitute manual-mode range for Auto
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 imageSony UK gives approximately 0.8-second interval and nine-image burst. Sony US launch specifies nine shots at 1.2 fps; limited burst, not unrestricted continuous shooting. Multi Burst records sixteen subframes in one composite rather than sixteen full-resolution stills
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, slow-sync and off modes, red-eye reduction and Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash. Published range 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.6–2.5 m tele. No hot, accessory or advanced 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 and manual aperture/shutter settings, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern metering, histogram and three-step contrast/saturation/sharpness adjustments. No aperture-priority mode; Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes
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 VX Fine 640×480 at 30 fps; Sony US launch requires suitable high-speed Memory Stick PRO for this mode. Maximum frame rate does not describe every card or recording-quality mode; Sony manual documents MPEG-1 mono audio and no zoom adjustment during movie recording
AudioMPEG-1 movie recording with monaural sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker (exact English manual)–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.8″1.5″
Screen dots134,000134,000
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-inch TFT LCD, 134,000 dots and 100% published coverage; dots are colour-subpixel counts, not recorded-image pixels. Histogram indicator and automatic bright monitoring; shared DSC-P73/P93 maker manual gives exact 134,400 dots (560×240), versus UK table rounded 134,000
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinderReal-image optical finder, separate from the LCD
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs410 photographs
Body weight147 g175 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 US announced planned May 2004 availability on 11 February. Pixinfo full test dated 23 July 2004 describes contemporary pricing and actual use, establishing actual sale in 2004; first actual retail month unresolved, so year precision retained. This record is DSC-P93; later DSC-P93A manual and hardware are not substituted. No explicit maker predecessor relationship established
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO with parallel PRO interface. UK supplied card is 32 MB MSA-32AN, while generic US launch says 16 MB across the range; exact UK bundle retained
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V; separate DC IN. PictBridge printing and optional Cyber-shot Station dockUSB with explicitly confirmed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PTP and PictBridge; A/V out. No multi-use or accessory terminal in UK table
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 AA NH-AA-DA nickel-metal hydride rechargeable cells supplied; AA alkaline also supported. Maker claims 410 shots / 205 minutes in normal shooting conditions measured by CIPA; do not treat minutes as continuous movie duration; manual conditions: LCD on, Fine quality, Single AF, 25°C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power restart every ten. Manual 9,200 images / 460 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-CS2 battery charger; full charge time not established in the exact UK specification
Dimensions108×51.5×26.6 mm width×height×depth, excluding maximum protrusions117.2×53.7×35.8 mm width×height×depth in exact UK specifications; manual excludes protruding parts
Weight detailApproximately 147 g body only (UK specifications); 183 g including NP-FR1, Memory Stick and wrist strap (English manual)175 g camera weight and 236 g with accessories are separate Sony UK figures; main weight uses camera-only figure; manual specifies loaded 236 g includes two batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap
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 NH-AA-DA AA Ni-MH rechargeable cells, BC-CS2 charger, A/V cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick MSA-32AN, wrist strap and software CD in the UK specification

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