Sony DSC-P20 Review


Sony DSC-P20
Introduction & Physical Views
In addition to still images, the Cyber-shot camera also captures MPEG EX (Extended) video clips up to the capacity of the Memory Stick® media in use (up to 90 minutes of video using a 128MB Memory Stick card). During playback, MPEG EX enables the user to move forward or backward in the clip and edit portions of the video. These MPEG "mini-movies" support ideal video resolutions (160x112 and 320x240) for attaching to e-mails and inserting them into Web pages. Two supplied AA alkaline batteries power the camera for up to 60 minutes of shooting time. For flexibility, an optional NP-FS11 InfoLithium battery and charger may be used to extend shooting time to 120 minutes. The Cyber-shot DSC-P20 camera also includes:
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![]() ![]() The other "P" series Cyber-shots, the DSC-P50 and the DSC-P30. |
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DSC-P20 Specifications
Imager | 1/2.7" 1.3-megapixel CCD |
Image Sizes | Still: 1216x912, 1216(3:2), 1024x768, 640x480 MPEG: 320x240 and 160x112 ClipMotion GIF: 160x120 and 80x72 |
Recording Formats | Still: JPEG, TIFF, GIF Movie: MPEG EX (160x112 or 320x240 @ 8fps length limited only by available storage media - 45 mins on 64MB) no audio |
A/D Conversion | 12-bit DXP |
Lens | Sony 6mm (42mm 35mm equiv) |
Focus | Fixed focus with Macro mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100, 200, 400 |
White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Hold |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted Averaging or Spot |
Shutter Speeds | Automatic |
Program AE | Twilight |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments |
In-Camera Sharpening | +/- 2 in 1 step increments |
Flash Modes | Auto, Forced, Redeye, Off |
Flash Level Adjustment | Auto, High, Low |
Flash Range | 1 to 6.5 feet |
External Flash | n/a |
Color LCD | 1.5-inch 123,000 pixels TFT w/backlight |
Eyelevel Viewfinder | Optical |
Playback Zoom | 1.1 to 5X in 17 steps |
Playback Index | 9 frames |
Review / Quick Delete | Yes / Yes |
Trimming / Resizing | Yes / Yes |
MPEG 6X Cue/Review | Yes, EX |
Storage Supplied | 4MB Memory Stick, can use any capacity Memory Stick |
Connections | USB, AC power |
Battery Supplied | 2x AA alkaline |
Battery Pack (optional) | InfoLITHIUM NP-FS11 and AC-LS1 charger / AC supply |
Supplied Software | MGI PhotoSuite 8.1, MGI PhotoSuite SE 1.1 Sony SPVD-004 USB driver |
Dimensions | 4.8 x 2-1/2 x 1-7/8 inches |
Weight (w/out battery) | 8.1 oz |
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