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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P100SonyCyber-shot DSC-V1
Overview
Released2004May 2003
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 range100–400100–800
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 interlaced Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.3 million total photosites and primary-colour filter; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAWJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF plus JPEG, and animated GIF Clip Motion; 4:3 or 3:2 photographs. No RAW
Image processorSony Real Imaging ProcessorReal 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 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-Sonnar, actual 7–28 mm; eight elements in seven groups with two aspherical elements and six-blade iris; optional conversion lenses
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 telephotoSingle, 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 specification: Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondAuto 1/8–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/1000; slow-shutter noise reduction
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 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 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; automatic, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction. No accessory shoeBuilt-in 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, 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 modesP/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 30 fps640 × 480 at 17 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 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
AudioMPEG-1 movie recording with monaural sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker (exact English manual)MPEG1 mono movie sound and voice annotations; built-in microphone and speaker
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 TFT LCD; operating manual specifies 123200 dots, launch rounds to 123000. Live histogram and adjustable brightness
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinderOptical zoom viewfinder without dioptre adjustment; DPReview measured approximately 84% coverage
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs150 photographs
Body weight147 g270 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’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; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Memory Stick Duo requires adapter. Supplied 32 MB card is removable storage
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V; separate DC IN. PictBridge printing and optional Cyber-shot Station dockMini-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-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-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 through supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, camera switched off; approximately 200 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also supplies external powerBattery charges inside camera through supplied AC-LS5 adapter/DC input; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions108×51.5×26.6 mm width×height×depth, excluding maximum protrusions99.5 × 65.2 × 56.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 147 g body only (UK specifications); 183 g including NP-FR1, Memory Stick and wrist strap (English manual)Approximately 270 g body only; operating manual gives 300 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and hand strap
MaterialsMetal body; no waterproof rating establishedAluminium-alloy body in Sony launch announcement
ColoursSilver, blue and red, confirmed by Sony Japan archive and exact-model announcement photographsSilver
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-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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