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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P3 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S75

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P3SonyCyber-shot DSC-S75
Overview
Released20012001
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution2.8 MP3.24 MP
Largest image1920 × 14402048 × 1536
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400–
Sensor detail1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; maker announcement gives approximately 2.82 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. Exact manual and US datasheet specify 2.822 million effective; cropped effective image area differs from zoom-lens P5. The 8.93 mm optical designation is not physical sensor widthSony Japan specifies 3.34 million total and 3.24 million effective photosites, with primary-colour filter and interlaced scan. Optical 1/1.8-type format is not a physical sensor measurement; conflicting DPReview 3.14 MP and retrospective tables not preferred over maker
Image formatsJPEG, uncompressed TIFF, GIF for Text and Clip Motion; no RAW. TIFF is not sensor RAWJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF, black-and-white GIF Text and animated GIF Clip Motion; no RAW. Maximum 2048×1536 or 2048×1360 3:2, with lower sizes. Voice mode adds mono MPEG-1 audio
Image processor14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion in exact Sony launch sheet; this does not make JPEG output 14-bit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens36 mm equivalent34–102 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2–2.5
Optical zoom1×3×
Lens detailFixed focal length Sony lens, actual 6.9 mm, 36 mm equivalent, F2.8; no optical zoom. 3× precision digital zoom crops/enlarges pixels. Normal autofocus from 25 cm; macro from 10 cmCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar physical 7–21 mm F2.0–2.5, equivalent to 34–102 mm. Threefold optical zoom; additional digital enlargement up to 6× combined is not optical zoom. Optional VAD-S70 adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
AutofocusAutofocus with AF illuminator; five-step focus presets rather than continuously adjustable manual focusAutofocus from 0.5 m to infinity; macro from approximately 4 cm. AF illuminator and selectable focus-distance presets
Shutter–Maker gives 8–1/1000 second; exposure mode and Burst 2 impose limitations
Burst detailTwo-frame full-resolution burst at up to 2 fps per maker US announcement and datasheet; brief two-shot sequence, not sustained continuous shootingBurst 2 records only two stills, with approximately 0.6-second interval in exact manual. Flash unavailable and shutter slower than one second cannot be selected; not a sustained continuous frame-rate claim
FlashBuilt-in flash; approximately 0.3–3.0 m at ISO Auto. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory terminal in exact US datasheetBuilt-in flash with Auto, red-eye reduction, forced and off; recommended 0.3–3 m. Accessory shoe has no electrical contacts; optional HVL-F1000 connects through ACC minijack
Exposure controlsAutomatic exposure and Twilight scene mode; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. White balance Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priorityAutomatic, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure, with rear jog dial and AE Lock. ±2 EV exposure compensation; automatic, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balance
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound: 320×240 HQ and Presentation modes, or 160×112 Video Mail. Maximum frame rate omitted because US datasheet describes 16 fps HQ playback rather than an independently resolved recording rate. 128 MB card holds approximately 5 minutes 40 seconds HQ, 22 minutes 40 seconds Presentation or 90 minutes mail; bundled card is 8 MBMono MPEG-1 at 320×240 HQ or standard and 160×112. DPReview measures 16 fps HQ with 15-second clip limit, versus 8 fps MPEG EX which records to card capacity. Maker 90-minute capacity claim is low-resolution 160×112 with 128 MB card, not HQ. Animated GIF Clip Motion is separate
AudioBuilt-in electret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 audio with movies or still-image annotations–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.5″1.8″
Screen dots123,200123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 1.5-type TFT, 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220)Fixed 1.8-inch TFT, 123,200 dots (560×220) in exact manual; maker launch rounds to approximately 123,000. Separate rear status display. Dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detailEye-level optical viewfinder plus separate top status displayOptical real-image finder with dioptre adjustment; rear LCD recommended for accurate close-up framing
Connections and design
Body weight165 g352 g
Release detailSony announced planned Japanese availability on 4 October 2001 and US October availability. Contemporary exact-model review listing dated December 2001 establishes the retail generation; earliest actual worldwide first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Sony explicitly calls both P3 and P5 successors to P1Sony Japan announced 15 February 2001 and planned 10 April 2001 sale. Contemporary production DPReview includes retail purchase link; actual first-sale month unconfirmed, so year precision retained. No inferred official predecessor link
Recording mediaMemory Stick; 8 MB card supplied. US datasheet range extends to 128 MB; later PRO compatibility not establishedOriginal Memory Stick with 8 MB supplied; maker gives approximately five Fine or nine Standard maximum-size JPEGs on supplied card. Recording count depends on image format and capacity
PortsUSB mini-B, monaural A/V minijack and DC IN; USB transfer speed not inferred from generic cable listingsUSB mini-B, mono A/V OUT with NTSC/PAL setting, ACC accessory minijack and DC input. USB connection does not establish USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB charging. Optional remote-control tripod uses ACC
Battery life detailNP-FC10 InfoLITHIUM C, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Exact manual continuous still test: 1200 shots / 60 minutes LCD on or 1800 / 90 minutes LCD off, 25°C, 640×480 Standard quality, power save off and approximately four-second intervals. Not average-use or CIPA headline. Continuous 160×112 movies approximately 60 minutes LCD on or 90 minutes LCD offNP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable pack. Exact guide claims approximately 2500 shots / 150 minutes LCD on or 3000 / 180 LCD off: continuous VGA 640×480 STANDARD NORMAL at 25°C, one shot about every four seconds with Memory Stick replacements as needed. Not CIPA or normal-use life. Playback 5000 / 270 minutes and 160×112 movie 170 minutes LCD on / 210 off are separate tests
ChargingIn-camera charging using AC-LS1A adapter; approximately 150 minutes full charge or 90 minutes normal charge at 25°C, fully discharged battery. Adapter also supplies external powerIn-camera charging while switched off using supplied AC-L10A/B/C adaptor. Approximately 150 minutes full charge from fully discharged at 25°C; not USB charging
Dimensions112.5×53.8×38.1 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions117×71×64 mm width×height×depth in Sony launch sheet and shared English manual
Weight detailApproximately 165 g body (exact maker announcement); 194 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and wrist strap (exact manual)Approximately 352 g body only in Sony Japan launch. Approximately 462 g including NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens cap in launch and manual; loaded weight not used as body mass
ColoursSilver and blue confirmed by exact Japanese maker launch–
In the boxNP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 8 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and operating instructions; software bundle varies regionallyNP-FM50 battery, AC-L10 adaptor and mains lead, 8 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap/tether and software CD; exact regional contents vary

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