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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P73

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P41SonyCyber-shot DSC-P73
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 UK rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP; exact P73 manual table 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 still images (Exif 2.2), MPEG-1 mono movies; no RAW format listed. Exact manual and Japan maker table give 2304×1728 maximum, versus incorrect 2272×1704 label in UK recording-size table
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 in exact Sony Japan product feature page and announcement; 14-bit DXP, Clear Luminance NR and Clear Colour NR in UK table
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens33 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom1×3×
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 specificationPhysical 6–18 mm, equivalent to 39–117 mm, F2.8–5.2. Normal focus from 50 cm wide and tele in manual. UK macro 10 cm wide / 50 cm tele; Japan launch says 10 / 60 cm, retained as a source conflict. Optional VAD-PEB adaptor supports conversion lenses and 30 mm filters. Precision Digital Zoom up to 6× total and Smart Zoom up to 10× at VGA, distinct from optical zoom
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 focusingMulti-point or centre autofocus, Single or Monitor AF and AF-assist illuminator. 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 1/8–1/2000 second; manual 30–1/1000 second in exact UK specification. NR Slow Shutter
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 photographsUK gives approximately 0.9-second burst interval and four shots; Sony US announcement specifies four shots at 1.3 fps. Limited sequence, not unrestricted continuous burst. Multi Burst stores sixteen subframes in a single composite, not sixteen full-resolution photographs
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 modes with red-eye reduction. ISO Auto range 0.2–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.5 m tele in UK and 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, Program and Manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, histogram, multi-pattern or spot metering and adjustable contrast/saturation/sharpness. No aperture-priority mode. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes
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; standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160×112 Video Mail approximately 8.3 fps in maker Japan launch table. Mono sound, no zoom adjustment while recording in manual
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. UK rounded 67,000 dots; exact manual gives 67,200 (280×240). Dots are not recorded-image pixels
Viewfinder detailOptical finder separate from LCDReal-image optical finder separate from rear LCD
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)80 photographs410 photographs
Body weight134 g175 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 US planned May 2004 availability; Sony Japan April 14 announcement planned May 14. Contemporary June 24 full hardware test describes an available retail product, confirming 2004 actual sale without establishing first actual month. Year precision retained; no explicit 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 MSA-16AN
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; 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. Headline retains exact UK 410-shot CIPA claim, but UK 210 minutes and Sony Japan/manual 420 shots / 210 minutes disagree; unresolved shot-count conflict explicit. Manual test LCD on, Fine/Single AF at 25°C, one image every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot, power restart every ten. Manual 9,800 images / 490 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-CS2-series Ni-MH charger. Manual approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied cells at 25°C; not in-camera charging
Dimensions101.2×53.7×35.6 mm width×height×depth, protruding parts excluded in manual117.2×53.7×35.8 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 retained175 g body only; approximately 236 g with batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap in manual. Loaded mass is not body mass
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, BC-CS2-series charger, mains lead, A/V and USB cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD

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