Click on the P10 for a QTVR tour The DSC-P10 is the flagship of Sony's 2003 super-compact Cyber-shot "P" series of cameras. It packs a high-resolution 5.0-megapixel Sony HAD CCD imager, 3x optical zoom lens and state of the art imaging electronics into an ultra-compact and highly durable aluminum body. Still images and movies are stored on reusable Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro cards that can be easily downloaded to USB-equipped PCs or transferred to other digital devices like PDAs and printers. The DSC-P10 is even smaller than the Sony's other compact cameras (DSC-P32, P52, P72 and P92). It's a point-and-shoot camera powered by an InfoLithium® battery system with a 3 area multi-point AF for accurate focusing, even in the dark thanks to its focus- assist illuminator. Other features include a Tracking Auto Focus System to maintain continuous focus lock on moving subjects, a live histogram, and adjustable color saturation, contrast and sharpness. Other 2003 Cyber-shot camera features are the MPEG-VX mode that records 640x480 VGA resolution video with audio at 16fps, the length is limited only by available memory. And that limit has been significantly expanded by the new Memory Stick Pro media with capacities up to 1GB. In addition, a new Smart Zoom option replaces digital zoom, and intelligently uses the full resolution of the camera's imager at lower resolution settings to zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size. And Auto Fill Flash, which automatically fires the flash to optimize light on the subject and balance the exposure. DSC-P10 features include: 1/1.8" Sony 5.0-Megapixel effective CCD imager Sony 3x optical zoom (38-114mm equivalent) + 4x Smart Zoom Still Image: 2592x1944, 2592(3:2), 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 MPEG Movie w/audio: 640x480 VX or 160x112 for email Scene Selection (Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Fast Shutter) 3 Area Multi-point or Center AF with Auto Tracking Low light focus assist illuminator Noise Reduction is automatic at 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds 14-bit A/D Conversion - allows a wider dynamic range from highlight to shadow Adjustable ISO speeds of 100, 200, 400 Image adjustments: saturation, contrast and sharpness 1.5" TFT color (123,000 pixels) LCD with Auto Brightness USB 2.0 interface for fast data transfers to PC NP-FC11 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery and charger included Sony Memory Stick or MS Pro media, 32MB card included Audio and Video (NTSC or PAL selectable) output Ultra-compact and highly durable metal body The DSC-P10 is available now and is expected to sell for about $500 which includes the InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery and a 32MB Memory Stick media card.

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The Sony DSC-P10 and the Mavica CD350.

The Sony DSC-P10 compared in size to a standard CD

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Cyber-shot DSC-P10 Specifications CCD Imager 1/1.8" Sony Super HAD 5.25 Megapixels (total) 5.0 Megapixels (effective) Lens Sony 3x Zoom, 7.9 to 23.7mm (38 to 114mm equivalent) Maximum aperture: F2.8 - 5.2 Filter Thread: none Digital Zoom 4x SmartZoom (at VGA size) Aperture Control Automatic: f/2.8 ~ 5.6 Shutter Control Automatic: 1/30 to 1/2000 second Twilight: 2 sec. to 1/2000 second Exposure Compensation "+" or "-" 2 Stops(EV) in 1/3 EV increments Exposure Control Program AE (Automatic) Scene Selection (Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Fast Shutter) ISO Auto (100-400) or fixed 100, 200, 400 Recording Mode(s) Still image: JPEG, Email (adds 320x240) Movie Mode: MPEG VX: 640x480, 16fps w/audio - full screen playback - length determined by media capacity. 160x112 8fps w/audio Clip Motion Mode: Animated GIF (160x120 or 80x72) Multi Burst: 16 - 320x240 frames recorded as parts of a single 1280x960 JPEG at 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 sec. selectable intervals Image Resolutions Still: 5M 2592 x 1944 4.5M 2592 x 1728 (3:2 aspect ratio) 3.1M 2048 x 1536 1.2M 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320 x 240 (email mode only) Movie: 640 x 480 VX 160 x 112 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Print Reserve, All print reservation, Date/time; Trimming Noise Reduction Auto at 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds Image Effects Sepia Black and White Negative Art Solarize Viewfinder Optical real-image viewfinder LCD 1.5" TFT LCD 560x220 (123,000 pixels) for viewing or reviewing Focusing System 3 Area Multi-point AF: Automatic w/ indication as to "Wide" or "Center-Weighted" Manual Focus: 5 Step Preset Focusing Ranges Standard AF: 19.7" (50cm) to Infinity A/F Macro: 3.9" (10cm) to Infinity Preset Manual Focus: 10cm (3.9"), .5m, 3m, 7m, or Infinity Auto Focus Assist Illumination Selectable: ON / OFF Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern or Spot White Balance System Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Built-in Flash Flash Modes Auto Flash Red-eye Reduction Fill-in (forced on) Flash Off Flash Working Range When ISO is set to Auto: 1.3 to 12.5 Feet (0.4 to 3.8m) wide angle 2 to 7.9 feet (0.6 to 2.4m) Telephoto Removable Memory Card Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro 32 MB card included Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function Selftimer/Remote 10-second delay Outer Connectors USB 2.0 (Auto-Connect), Video, DC input Auto-connect USB Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000 Pro/XP - MacOS 8.6-9.01/OSX Image Playback Index display 9 frame, up to 5X enlargement, Slide-show Operating Environment Operation: 32° F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) Storage: -4° F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Power Supply Sony NP-FC11 3.6V 780mAh InfoLITHIUM AC-LS1A AC adapter/charger included Date/Time Calendar Simultaneous recording into image date Size 4-1/4" (W) x 2" (H) x 1-7/16" (D) (108mm x 51.5mm x 35.8mm) Weight 7.5 oz. / 206 g (with battery & Memory Stick)

NOTE: These specifications are as represented by the manufacturer.

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