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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P7 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-P7SonyCyber-shot DSC-P9
Overview
Released20022002
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution3.2 MP4 MP
Largest image2048 × 15362272 × 1704
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; UK markets 3.2 effective megapixels, exact P7 manual table specifies approximately 3.21 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. The 8.93 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD. UK markets 4.0 effective megapixels; exact manual specifies approximately 3.95 million effective and 4.13 million total photosites. The 8.98 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFFExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFF
Image processor14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion; maker confirms Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens39–117 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.6f/2.8–5.6
Optical zoom3×3×
Lens detailSony 3× zoom, actual 8–24 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.6; UK macro specification 10 cm. Not a Carl Zeiss lensSony 3× zoom, actual 8–24 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.6; UK macro specification 10 cm. Not a Carl Zeiss lens
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 focusMulti-point and centre AF with illuminator; preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus
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 rateMulti 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 0.6–2.4 m telephoto. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoeBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.6–2.4 m telephoto. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
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 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 balance
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 240 at 16.6 fps320 × 240 at 16.6 fps
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 stillMPEG-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 still
AudioElectret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still imagesElectret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still images
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); UK specifies approximately 100% LCD field coverageFixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); UK specifies approximately 100% LCD field coverage
Viewfinder detailReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 79% frame coverage at both zoom endpointsReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 77% frame coverage wide and 81% telephoto
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)120 photographs120 photographs
Body weight176.5 g176.5 g
Release detailSony announced planned Japanese availability on 13 July 2002. Imaging Resource's August 2002 tested review lists availability as Now; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Sony explicitly identifies DSC-P7 as successor to DSC-P5Sony announced planned Japanese availability on 25 April 2002. Contemporary production reviews confirm sale in 2002; actual earliest worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained
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; 16 MB card supplied. Exact manual also permits MagicGate Memory Stick without its copyright-protection functions; Memory Stick PRO support not established
PortsUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), monaural A/V minijack and DC INUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), monaural A/V minijack 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 120 shots / 60 minutes LCD on, one Fine shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots; not labelled CIPA. Continuous 160×112 mail movies approximately 80 minutes LCD on or 110 minutes LCD offNP-FC10 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 120 shots / 60 minutes LCD on, one Fine shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots; not labelled CIPA. Continuous 160×112 mail movies approximately 80 minutes LCD on or 110 minutes LCD off
ChargingIn-camera charging with AC-LS1A adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also powers camera externallyIn-camera charging with AC-LS1A adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also powers camera externally
Dimensions114×51.5×35.8 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions114×51.5×35.8 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 176.5 g body only (UK specifications); UK gives 205.5 g loaded, rounded to 206 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and strap in manualApproximately 176.5 g body only (UK specifications); UK gives 205.5 g loaded, rounded to 206 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and strap in manual
MaterialsAluminium body described in Sony UK brochure; no waterproof rating establishedAluminium body described in Sony UK brochure; no waterproof rating established
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 instructionsNP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions

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