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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

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Overview
Released2004March 2005
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 primary-colour CCD; original Japanese maker sheet gives 7.4 million total and 7.2 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAWJPEG Fine or Standard; native 3072 × 2304 or 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 mode; no RAW recording
Image processorSony Real Imaging ProcessorReal 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; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
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 AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distances
ShutterUK specification: Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
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 up to five full-resolution frames at approximately 0.9-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into a composite and is a separate mode
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 automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–4.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no hot 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 modesAutomatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including Snow; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; histogram
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 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO and cannot use internal memory; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
AudioMPEG-1 movie recording with monaural sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker (exact English manual)–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.8″2.5″
Screen dots134,000115,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 1.8-type TFT, approximately 134000 colour-subpixel dots (560×240 dot matrix in manual); 100% LCD field of view2.5-inch TFT with 115,000 dots in both original Japanese maker sheet and current UK support; optical real-image finder
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder–
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs380 photographs
Body weight147 g197 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 retainedOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 18 March 2005 first sale
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 32 MB Memory Stick supplied32 MB internal memory; full-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO slot, with Duo variants using an adaptor; internal memory is used with the card removed
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V; separate DC IN. PictBridge printing and optional Cyber-shot Station dockUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed mini-B, mono composite AV output and PictBridge direct printing
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 NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 370 photographs or 190 minutes; original Japanese launch sheet separately gives 70 photographs with optional AA alkaline cells
ChargingIn-camera charging through supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, camera switched off; approximately 200 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also supplies external powerSupplied BC-CS2 external NiMH charger
Dimensions108×51.5×26.6 mm width×height×depth, excluding maximum protrusions91 × 60 × 37.1 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 197 g camera only; 253 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
MaterialsMetal body; no waterproof rating established–
ColoursSilver, blue and red, confirmed by Sony Japan archive and exact-model announcement photographsSilver in the original Japanese launch list
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 rechargeable cells with case, BC-CS2 charger and power cord, AV cable, USB cable, wrist strap and software CD

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