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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P50

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P2SonyCyber-shot DSC-P50
Overview
Released20022001
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.7-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution2 MP2.02 MP
Largest image1600 × 12001600 × 1200
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 Super HAD CCD; 2.11 million total and 2.02 million effective photosites in the exact P50 maker column. 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; SRC image processing
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens39–117 mm equivalent41–123 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.6f/3.8–3.9
Optical zoom3×3×
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 compatibilitySony 3× optical zoom, actual 6.4–19.2 mm, 41–123 mm equivalent, F3.8–3.9. Fixed external lens barrel with removable cap; normal autofocus from 0.50 m, macro from 0.03 m. 2× digital enlargement is separate from optical zoom
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 focusAutofocus with red AF illuminator; preset focus distances available, not continuous manual focusing
ShutterAutomatic shutter; Imaging Resource describes 1/30-second normal-mode limit and up to 2 seconds in Twilight modeMaker Japanese launch table publishes automatic 8–1/1000 second range; no shutter-priority or manual exposure controls
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 0.3–2.0 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 adjustment; Twilight mode, spot metering and white balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor or Hold; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
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. Maker launch table gives approximately 22 minutes 20 seconds or 90 minutes on 128 MB Memory Stick. Frame rate left out because no maker recording rate established
AudioElectret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesMovies record without sound; beep/shutter speaker is for operational sounds
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) in exact shared manual; launch lists rounded 123000 dots and 100% LCD framing
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 80% wide and 81% telephoto coverageEye-level optical finder zooms with optical lens; digital zoom requires LCD framing
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)140 photographs–
Body weight177 g214 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 the P50 on 22 February 2001 with planned Japanese availability on 10 April 2001. Contemporary ASCII exact P50 test and 2 May retail survey confirm sale in 2001; earliest actual worldwide first-sale month unresolved, so year precision retained. P1 design resemblance does not establish a direct successor
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, 128 MB included in maker launch table. 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, switchable NTSC/PAL VIDEO OUT minijack without audio, and DC IN
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 supplied; optional NP-FS11 InfoLITHIUM S. Exact shared manual continuous VGA Standard/no-flash test at 25°C, 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/average-use life. Launch kit claim 2200 shots uses LCD/flash off; conditions and manual figures differ
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 using optional AC-LS1 A in approximately 180 minutes from fully discharged at 25°C; AA cells are not charged in camera
Dimensions114×51.5×35.6 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions126×61.2×53.7 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 214 g body in exact P50 maker launch table; 258 g with NP-FS11 and Memory Stick. Shared English manual gives approximately 260 g including two AA batteries, card, wrist strap and lens cap
MaterialsMetal case described by Imaging Resource; no weatherproof rating established–
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, 4 MB Memory Stick, USB and video cables, lens cap and cap strap, wrist strap, software CD and operating instructions; optional rechargeable battery and AC adapter sold separately

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