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Sony DSC-P72 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution3.2 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom3x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens39 - 117 mm
    Digital Zoom3.2x
    Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
    Focus Range19.7 in. to Infinity (w)
    Macro Focus Range3.9 - 19.7 in. (w)
    Focal Length6 - 18 mm
    Camera Resolution3.2 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536
    Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
    Max Movie LengthWithout Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
    Video FormatMPEG
    Aperture Rangef5.6 (w) - f2.8 (w)
    Shutter Speed1/30 - 1/2000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
    Memory TypeMemory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
    Compression ModesFine
    Compression TypeJPEG • GIF
    File Size (High Res.)1.66 MB (77 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card)
    ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
    ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution123,000 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
    Battery Life500 Images
    Self Timer10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWith Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Width4.69 in.
    Depth1.31 in.
    Height2.25 in.
    Weight0.59 lb.
    Warranty1 Year
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
    Product ID20691249

Product Description

  • Sensor: 1/1.8" 3.2 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD
  • Max resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Lens: 6-18mm f/2.8-5.6 optical(35mm equiv: 39-117mm)
  • Exposure: Auto w. exposure compensation and Scene Modes
  • ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
  • White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
  • File formats: JPEG
  • Movie mode
  • Storage media: Sony Memory Stick
  • USB 2.0 interface


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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Phil a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: January 28, 2004

    Strengths:    Great quality pictures outdoors with ample light. Very good movies. Easy to learn and use. Small enough for pockets.

    Weaknesses:    Flash is offset to lens which creates shadows on right side of subject. Autofocus is slow to respond in lower light situations.

    Bottom Line:   
    Very easy to use, very little time needed to learn settings. Movies are very good and make it fun to use. A little disappointed with the auto focus at times, you must be patient in order to not have fuzzy pictures. Flash is not as good as some other cameras as it is offset from lens and you get shadows on the subjects right side.

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    Price Paid:    $290.00

    Purchased At:   Wal-Mart

    Similar Products Used:   Canon S230, A70


    Overall Rating:2
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Leanne a Casual

    Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004

    Strengths:    Easy to use, easy to learn, great size and look.

    Weaknesses:    have noticed that lighting is definately important to have and to use the cameras lighting mode features. Also as people noted previously, battery & memory stick capability is an issue, but be happy that this is not a battery hog.

    Bottom Line:   
    This is another great product by Sony. It is easy to handle and has great, easy to use functions. This camera was easy to learn at the basic level and my husband and I had even mastered the majority of extra features within a couple of hours. We love the fact that we can now take high quality pictures and short videos with such ease and fun. The camera is definately being used much more frequently now!

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    Price Paid:    $300.00

    Purchased At:   Best Buy


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by theboss a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: December 29, 2003

    Strengths:    Good clear shots.. tried some shooting in total darkness and the shots still came out to be bright and clear.. thanks to the good flash and AF illuminator

    Weaknesses:    - the device is too fragile in construction
    - Plastic body
    - instead of cheap 6 hours charger..they would have better provided a bigger memory stick of should have kept and option to swap the charger for a better at the time of purchase by paying extra $$$

    Bottom Line:   
    just bought this cam yesterday for 1350 Saudi Riyals including the orignal sony carry case with 3yr international warranty out of which one year is replacement warranty that mean with in one year, amny malunfunction to the device will no be repaired.. instead i will be given a new factory piece and offcourse with all of its own warranties...not at all a bad deal

    1350 saudi riyals = $360 US Dollar.. well may sound expensive for residents for US but then also remember that value of dollar is fixed in saudi arabis to converting the rate directed is not that accurate way to determine weher it was expensive or cheap.. instead use other curreny like Euro to make comparison..

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    Price Paid:    $360.00

    Purchased At:   Sony Dealer

    Similar Products Used:   none


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Deoxy a Expert from Toronto, Ontariom, Canada

    Date Reviewed: November 24, 2003

    Strengths:    Easy to use, Clean and vibrant life like pictures, sturdy and extremely good looking.

    Weaknesses:    Blacks and dark browns are often fuzzy. Horrible software.

    Bottom Line:   
    The greatest camera in its range is this awesom, superbly looking camera by Sony. The design of this camera is extremely well done.The image quality is excellent, but make sure u take pictures in full even light. The functionality of this camera is awesom, very easy to use--> the toggle switch. Picture quality ive found to be dependant on the surrounding environment, meaning one picture can be extremely amazing in terms of quality and the other can be fuzzy and gloomy. Be sure to take pictures in full and evenly distributed light, ive found that my pictures turn fuzzy when a shadow is present in the room. Horrible software and drivers, i suggest buying a photo printer or card reader since it makes transfering so much easier. All in all a great and excellent camera by Sony.

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    Price Paid:    $399.00

    Purchased At:   The Sony Store

    Similar Products Used:   Canon A70


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by joe a Casual

    Date Reviewed: November 16, 2003

    Strengths:    Small body, good pictures, nice zoom and overall good features

    Weaknesses:    software isn't that great, battery life is crummy, and it comes with a measly 16MB memory stick.

    Bottom Line:   
    Great Camera. Easy to use and takes clear pictures.

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    Price Paid:    $250.00

    Purchased At:   Broadway Photo

    Similar Products Used:   Canon Powershot A70



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    • Image Sensor TypeCCD
      Resolution3.2 Megapixel
      Optical Zoom3x
      Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
      Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
      35mm Zoom Lens39 - 117 mm
      Digital Zoom3.2x
      Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
      Focus Range19.7 in. to Infinity (w)
      Macro Focus Range3.9 - 19.7 in. (w)
      Focal Length6 - 18 mm
      Camera Resolution3.2 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536
      Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
      Max Movie LengthWithout Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
      Video FormatMPEG
      Aperture Rangef5.6 (w) - f2.8 (w)
      Shutter Speed1/30 - 1/2000 sec
      White BalanceAuto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
      Memory TypeMemory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
      Compression ModesFine
      Compression TypeJPEG • GIF
      File Size (High Res.)1.66 MB (77 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card)
      ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
      Flash TypeBuilt-In
      Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
      ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution123,000 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB
      Video InterfaceVideo Out
      Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
      Battery Life500 Images
      Self Timer10 Sec.
      Mp3 Built In
      Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone
      Built-in SpeakerWith Built-in Speaker
      Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
      Width4.69 in.
      Depth1.31 in.
      Height2.25 in.
      Weight0.59 lb.
      Warranty1 Year
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
      Product ID20691249
      Release Date6/2/2004


     

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