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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P20

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P2SonyCyber-shot DSC-P20
Overview
Released20022001
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.7-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDCCD
Effective resolution2 MP1.11 MP
Largest image1600 × 12001216 × 912
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD; UK and maker launch market 2.0 effective megapixels. Exact manual specifies approximately 1.98 million effective and 2.11 million total photosites; 6.64 mm is the optical designation, not physical sensor width1/2.7-type interlaced primary-colour CCD, 1.30 million total and 1.11 million effective photosites; optical format designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFFJPEG, uncompressed TIFF, GIF for Text and Clip Motion; TIFF is not sensor RAW
Image processor12-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion; Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter12-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens39–117 mm equivalent42 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.6f/4.5
Optical zoom3×1×
Lens detailSony 3× zoom, actual 6–18 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.6. Macro wide-angle focus from 10 cm; normal and telephoto macro focus from 50 cm. UK says no conversion-lens compatibilityFixed 6.00 mm lens, 42 mm equivalent, F4.5; 3× precision digital zoom is not optical zoom. Normal focus range 0.6 m–infinity; mechanical macro setting approximately 15–19 cm in exact English manual, compared with 15–20 cm rounded in Japanese announcement
AutofocusThree-area multi-point or centre AF with illuminator and monitoring autofocus. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focusFixed-focus/panfocus lens with a separate mechanical macro switch; no autofocus or motorised focusing (exact manual and ASCII hands-on review)
ShutterAutomatic shutter; Imaging Resource describes 1/30-second normal-mode limit and up to 2 seconds in Twilight mode–
Burst detailMulti Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames as one 1280×960 composite. Selectable intervals 1/7.5, 1/15 or 1/30 second NTSC; 1/6.3, 1/12.5 or 1/25 second PAL. This is not a full-resolution continuous burst rate–
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.5–2.4 m telephoto per exact manual. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoeBuilt-in flash, approximately 0.7–2.0 m at ISO Auto; Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction
Exposure controlsAutomatic exposure and Twilight, Twilight Portrait and Landscape scenes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance plus daylight, cloudy, fluorescent and incandescent presets; no custom white balanceAutomatic exposure with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; Twilight mode. White balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor or Hold; spot metering selectable
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 240 at 16.6 fps320 × 240
Video detailMPEG-1 with monaural sound; HQX 320×240 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification, plus 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst a composite stillSilent MPEG-1 at 320×240 Presentation or 160×112 Video Mail; 128 MB Memory Stick holds approximately 22 minutes 40 seconds or 90 minutes respectively. Frame rate unpublished in exact maker documents read; not inferred from copied database tables
AudioElectret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesNo movie sound recording; operational warning sounds do not establish a movie microphone
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.5″1.5″
Screen dots123,200123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220). Imaging Resource measured approximately 90% frame coverage on the LCDFixed 1.5-type TFT, 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220)
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 80% wide and 81% telephoto coverageEye-level optical finder; use the LCD for macro framing to avoid viewfinder parallax
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)140 photographs–
Body weight177 g187 g
Release detailSony announced planned Japanese availability on 8 June 2002. Imaging Resource production review dated September 2002 lists availability as Now; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. No explicit maker predecessor relationship establishedSony Japan announced planned 1 August 2001 availability; the full exact-model ASCII hands-on test published 2 August 2001 confirms the 2001 generation. Earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision used
Recording mediaMemory Stick; 16 MB card supplied. Exact manual also permits MagicGate Memory Stick without its copyright-protection functions; Memory Stick PRO support not establishedMemory Stick; 4 MB supplied, maker launch table includes 128 MB. PRO compatibility not established
PortsUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), monaural A/V minijack and DC INUSB mini-B and DC IN; no video output
Battery life detailNP-FC10 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 140 shots / 70 minutes, LCD on, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots; not labelled CIPA. Continuous standard-quality three-second shooting approximately 1400 shots / 70 minutes LCD on or 2200 / 110 minutes LCD off. Continuous 160×112 mail movies approximately 90 minutes LCD on or 120 minutes LCD offTwo AA alkaline batteries supplied; AA NiMH/NiCd or optional NP-FS11 InfoLITHIUM S also supported. Manual continuous still test at 25°C, VGA Standard, no flash, approximately 3-second intervals: alkaline 30 minutes/600 shots LCD on or 60/1200 off; NP-FS11 90/1800 on or 120/2400 off. Not CIPA or average-use battery life. Japanese announcement rounds optional-pack claim to 2200 shots
ChargingIn-camera charging with AC-LS1A adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also powers camera externallyOptional NP-FS11 charges in-camera with optional AC-LS1 adapter in approximately 180 minutes from fully discharged at 25°C; do not charge AA batteries in camera
Dimensions114×51.5×35.6 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions123×62×46 mm maximum width×height×depth
Weight detailApproximately 177 g body only (exact maker UK and Japanese launch tables); 206 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and wrist strap (manual)Approximately 187 g body (Sony Japan announcement); 229 g with NP-FS11 and Memory Stick, or approximately 230 g with two AA batteries, Memory Stick and strap in exact English manual
MaterialsMetal case described by Imaging Resource; no weatherproof rating establishedPlastic body with translucent blue front trim (ASCII exact hands-on review)
ColoursSparkle white, cosmic blue, black, silver, lilac pink and pearl blue confirmed in Japanese launch; regional availability differs–
In the boxNP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructionsTwo AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, wrist strap, 4 MB Memory Stick, software CD and operating instructions; Japanese software package differs regionally

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