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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P41SonyCyber-shot DSC-P43
Overview
Released20042004
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.7-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution4.1 MP4.1 MP
Largest image2304 × 17282304 × 1728
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD. Sony UK rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP; exact shared DSC-P41/P43 manual gives 4,065,000 effective and 4,231,000 total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD. Sony Ireland specification rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP; exact DSC-P41/P43 manual gives 4,065,000 effective and 4,231,000 total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formatsJPEG Exif 2.2 still images and MPEG-1 mono movies; no RAW. Exact shared manual specifies 2304×1728 maximum; UK specification incorrectly labels 4M row 2272×1704JPEG (Exif 2.2) still images and MPEG-1 mono movies; no RAW. Exact manual and Japan launch table specify 2304×1728 maximum; Ireland specification incorrectly labels the 4M row 2272×1704
ISO detailAuto or ISO 100, 200 and 400Auto or ISO 100, 200 and 400
Image processor14-bit DXP with Clear Luminance NR and Clear Colour NR in exact UK tableReal Imaging Processor on exact Japan product feature page; 14-bit DXP, Clear Luminance NR and Clear Colour NR in Ireland specification
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens33 mm equivalent33 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Optical zoom1×1×
Lens detailFixed physical 5 mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 33 mm; no optical zoom. Autofocus from 10 cm to infinity. Precision Digital Zoom up to 3× and Smart Zoom up to 3.6× at VGA are electronic crops/enlargements. No conversion-lens compatibility or filter diameter in exact UK specificationFixed physical 5 mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 33 mm; no optical zoom. Autofocus from 10 cm to infinity. Precision Digital Zoom up to 3× and Smart Zoom up to 3.6× at VGA are electronic crops/enlargements, not optical magnification. No conversion-lens compatibility or filter diameter in maker specification
AutofocusFive-area multi-point or centre autofocus, Single or Monitor AF and AF-assist illuminator. Focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity; not continuous manual focusingFive-area multi-point or centre autofocus, Single or Monitor AF and AF-assist illuminator. Focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity; not continuous manual focusing
ShutterAuto 1/8–1/1000 second in exact UK specification; NR Slow Shutter. No manual shutter settingAuto 1/8–1/1000 second in maker Ireland specification; NR Slow Shutter. No manual shutter setting
Burst detailSony UK gives approximately 0.9-second interval and four-shot limited burst; no unrestricted continuous rate established. Multi Burst stores sixteen subframes in one composite, not sixteen full-resolution photographsMaker Ireland specification gives approximately 0.9-second interval and four-shot limited burst; no unrestricted continuous rate established. Multi Burst stores sixteen subframes in one composite, not sixteen full-resolution stills
FlashBuilt-in Auto, forced, slow-sync and off with red-eye reduction. ISO Auto range 0.2–3.5 m in exact manual. No hot or accessory shoeBuilt-in Auto, forced, slow-sync and off with red-eye reduction. ISO Auto range 0.2–3.5 m in exact manual. No hot or accessory shoe
Exposure controlsAuto and Program with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern or spot metering. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes. No manual aperture/shutter, aperture-priority or histogram in UK specificationAuto and Program with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern or spot metering. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes. No manual aperture/shutter, aperture-priority or histogram in maker specification
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG VX Fine 640×480 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO. Shared manual documents standard VGA and 160-size movie modes separately, mono audio and no zoom during recordingMPEG VX Fine 640×480 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO. Japan launch also lists standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160×112 Video Mail approximately 8.3 fps. Mono audio; manual says no zoom during movie recording
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.5″1.5″
Screen dots67,00067,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 1.5-inch TFT LCD, 100% coverage. UK rounded 67,000 dots; exact shared manual 67,200 (280×240). Screen dots are not image pixelsFixed 1.5-inch TFT LCD, 100% coverage. Maker specification rounded 67,000 dots; exact manual gives 67,200 (280×240). Screen dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detailOptical finder separate from LCDOptical finder separate from LCD
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)80 photographs400 photographs
Body weight134 g134 g
Release detailDPReview records 11 February 2004 announcement; Jim Grey’s exact retrospective describes the retail model and street price in 2004. First actual retail month unresolved, so year precision retained. Exact model differs from P43 in A/V connection and supplied alkaline versus rechargeable bundle; no inferred predecessorSony Japan April 14 announcement planned May 28 2004 sale, also listed by Kakaku; retrospective exact model coverage corroborates actual 2004 release. Worldwide first actual retail month not established, year precision retained. P43 is not a cosmetic P41 alias: exact manual distinguishes A/V output and supplied battery/charger hardware. No maker predecessor link established
Recording mediaMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Duo forms require appropriate adaptor. Supplied 16 MB Memory StickMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Duo forms require appropriate adaptor. Supplied 16 MB Memory Stick
PortsMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PTP/PictBridge and DC input for optional AC-LS5 adaptor. No A/V output: shared manual explicitly assigns that jack to P43 onlyMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PTP/PictBridge, mono A/V output and DC input for optional AC-LS5 adaptor. Shared manual explicitly assigns A/V output to P43 only, not P41; no accessory terminal
Battery life detailTwo supplied AA alkaline cells, approximately 80 shots / 40 minutes CIPA with LCD on. Shared manual also gives approximately 400 shots / 200 minutes using separately purchased NH-AA-DA Ni-MH cells. Tests at 25°C, Fine/Single AF, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and restart every ten shots. Manual figures of 7200 images / 360 minutes with alkaline cells and 9400 images / 470 minutes with Ni-MH cells are playback, not shootingTwo supplied NH-AA-DA Ni-MH AA cells; alkaline AA also supported. Approximately 400 shots / 200 minutes CIPA with LCD on and fully charged supplied Ni-MH cells at 25°C, Fine/Single AF, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second image and power restart every ten. Manual 9,400 images / 470 minutes is playback, not shooting
ChargingNo charger or rechargeable cells supplied with P41. Compatible Ni-MH AA cells require a separate external charger; camera does not charge batteries through USBSupplied external BC-CS2A/CS2B-series Ni-MH charger, approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied cells at 25°C; not USB or in-camera charging. Optional quick-charge kit times are separate
Dimensions101.2×53.7×35.6 mm width×height×depth, protruding parts excluded in manual101.2×53.7×35.6 mm width×height×depth, protruding parts excluded in manual
Weight detail134 g body only and 190 g with accessories in exact UK P41 table. Shared manual gives approximately 195 g with batteries, Memory Stick and strap without distinguishing loaded regional battery bundles; UK exact P41 value retained134 g camera only in maker specification and Japan feature page; approximately 195 g loaded with batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap in manual
In the boxTwo AA alkaline cells, USB cable, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD in exact UK P41 specification. Shared manual distinguishes P43-only Ni-MH cells, battery case, charger, mains lead and A/V cable; none assigned to P41Two rechargeable AA cells, battery case, external BC-CS2-series charger, mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD. Shared manual distinguishes P43 rechargeable bundle/A/V from P41 alkaline bundle

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