Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P32 is one of three new point-and-shoot, 3.2 Megapixel digital still cameras offered for 2003. The DSC-P72 is the top of the line in this series with a 3x optical zoom, the P32 has a fixed focal length lens and the P52 has a 2x optical zoom. New features include: MPEG VX movie mode which generates high quality VGA-size (640x480) motion video at 16fps with audio. The length of each movie is limited only by the amount of available memory. There are two new program scene modes; Beach scene emphasizes the natural color of the water, Snow scene is used when photographing a predominantly white scene; such as a snow scape.

All of Sony's new 2003 cameras are compatible with the faster and higher-capacity Memory Stick Pro flash memory cards. For reliable, long-lasting operation, The CyberShot DSC-P32 is supplied with two 2100mAH rechargeable nickel metal hydride AA batteries and a charger.

DSC-P32 features include:

• 1/2.7" Sony 3.2 Megapixel CCD Imager
• 33mm lens (in 35mm equivalent) + Smart Zoom
• Still Image: 2048x1536, 1632x1224, 1280x960 or 640x480
• Movie: MPEG VX (640x480) w/audio, 160x112 E-mail;
• Scene Selection: Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Snow / Beach
• Focusing System with 3 Area Multi-point AF
• Noise Reduction: Auto at 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds
• 14bit A/D Conversion - allows a wider dynamic range from highlight to shadow
• Adjustable Flash with Red Eye Reduction
• 1.6" TFT color (61,000 pixels) LCD Screen with Auto Brightness
• USB 2.0 Connectivity to host computer
• 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (2100mAH included with charger)
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro Compatible, 16MB included

The Sony DSC-P32 is available in stores now for about $230.

DSC-P32 Specifications