Sony CyberShot DSC-P200

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Sony CyberShot DSC-P200
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Verdict of Sony CyberShot DSC-P200

Sony CyberShot DSC-P200 Editor's Summary is an easy to read guide to this product. The Review Centre's editor offers his verdict on this popular digital camera and summarises consumers' and commentator's reaction to it. Written November 2005.

The Big Picture

  • The Sony CyberShot DSC-P200 was launched in January 2005.
  • Its a stylish, robust and easy to use compact digital camera. Its also a bestseller and it is easy to see why.
  • The high resolution 7.2 effective Megapixel compact Sony CyberShot DSC-P200 comes with a decent 2.0 inch LCD screen and a nice Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.
  • Good performance; compact size; ease of use; excellent battery life and big resolution make this camera a popular choice among mainstream photographers who want a minimum of fuss and a maximum of high quality images. [H3]Features[/H3]
  • Sony 7.2 Effective Megapixel
  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
  • 3x Optical Zoom, up to 14x Smart Zoom, 6x Precision Digital Zoom
  • 2.0inLCD screen
  • Stamina Battery Life - approx 370 shots by CIPA standard
  • Start-up: 1.3 sec, Shutter Time Lag: 0.3 sec, Shutter Release Lag: 0.01 sec
  • Real Imaging Processor
  • Manual Exposure Setting
  • Slim and Compact High Quality Aluminium Body with Hair Line Finishing
  • MPEG VX Fine with Audio
  • AF Illuminator
  • Histogram Indication
  • Sony USB 2.0 High Speed Transfer
  • Scene Selection Mode
  • PictBridge Compatible
  • Conversion Lens Compatible
  • Cyber-shot Station Compatible

Review Centre Reviews

"We have had the Sony CyberShot DSC-P200 camera now for 6 months and its proved to be excellent. Takes excellent quality pictures and video images. Easy to down load onto the laptop with Sonys memory stick."

"Fantastic image quality. Very quick startup. Pocket size. Excellent battery life. OK zoom."

"The Sony CyberShot DSC-P200 was my 3rd digicam and couldnt have made a better choice. Everything from the macro to the picture quality and battery life is incredible-buy it now!!!"

Online Reviews

CNET said:

"..good performance, outstanding battery life, and adequate photo quality."

Sony CyberShot DSC-P200side

PC Mag said:

"..a solid product at a competitive price.

Digital-cameras.info said:

"..an amazing 7.2 effective Megapixels.. "

Future

  • Sony has recently announced the launch of the Cyber-shot T9 including 6.0 effective megapixels, zeiss 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inch lcd screen. Sony describe it as the first ever super slim digital still camera featuring "double anti-blur technology".