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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1

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Overview
Released2004May 2004
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP5.1 MP
Largest image3072 × 23042592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/1.8-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 width1/1.8-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites in the original Japanese launch sheet
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAWJPEG Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 alongside smaller 4:3 outputs; 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 detailMaker lists approximately 1.1 seconds between images, up to five full-resolution images; this is an interval, not 1.1 fps. Multi Burst stores 16 reduced-resolution frames in a single 1280×960 image, not a full-resolution burstMaker specifies up to nine full-resolution frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into one 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 0.2–3.5 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; six scene modes; live histogram; three-step colour saturation, contrast and sharpness
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, Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
AudioMonaural movie sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker. The exact manual specifies MPEG-1, despite the DPReview introductory table calling it Motion JPEG–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.8″2.5″
Screen dots134,400123,200
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 1.8-type TFT; UK gives 134400 colour-subpixel dots. English manual rounds to 134000 while listing 560×240 dots. 100% LCD field of view2.5-inch TFT with maker 100% coverage; current UK support specifies 123,200 dots, rounded to 123,000 in original Japanese launch sheet
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder–
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)320 photographs340 photographs
Body weight147 g189 g
Release detailSony announced planned September 2004 US availability and 17 September Japanese availability. Contemporary production review and street pricing establish sale in 2004; earliest actual retail day remains unresolved, so year precision is retainedOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 21 May 2004 first sale; US maker announcement gives May without a day
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 32 MB Memory Stick suppliedFull-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO; Duo variants use an adaptor; supplied 32 MB Memory Stick
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 DC input; PictBridge direct printing
Battery life detailNP-FR1 lithium-ion, nominal 3.6 V, 1220 mAh / 4.4 Wh. CIPA approximately 320 stills / 160 minutes with LCD on, 430 stills / 215 minutes with LCD off at 25°C. Continuous 160-pixel movies approximately 130 / 170 minutes with LCD on / off, not a VGA-runtime claim. US announcement’s 310-shot claim differs from the UK and exact manual’s 320-shot figureTwo supplied NH-AA-DA NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 340 photographs or 170 minutes; supports two AA alkaline cells as an alternative
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 × 36.3 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 189 g camera only; 250 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
MaterialsMetal body; no waterproof rating established–
ColoursSilver and black, confirmed by Sony Japan archive and announcementSilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-FR1 battery and case, AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, mains lead, USB / A/V cable for multi-use connector, wrist strap, 32 MB Memory Stick, software CD and operating instructions; regional contents may differTwo NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells, BC-CS2 charger, AV cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD

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