Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31 |
| Model Number: | DSC-P31 |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | 2002-04-30 |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | n/a |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | |
| Weight: | 8.1 oz (231 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | checked |
| Size: |
4.2 x 2.3 x 1.6 in. (106 x 58 x 40 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 1600x1200, 1600x1072, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 2.00 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/2.7 inch |
| CCD Filter Type: | |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | No |
| Quality Levels: | 2 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 33 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 3x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Auto 3-Area Contrast Detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | 5 |
| Normal Focus Range: | 10 cm to Infinity 4.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Min Macro Area: | |
| Min Aperture: | f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/2.8 - 8.0 |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | None |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.6 |
| LCD Resolution: | 61,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 5.00 |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 5 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Manual White Balance: | No |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 2 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-Pattern, Spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Self Timer: | |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, On w/ red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | |
| Flash Range Description: | 1.3 - 12.5 feet (0.4 - 3.8 meters) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | Memory Stick |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | None |
| CCD Raw Format: | No |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG, Animated GIF |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial, USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection: | DC In |
| Included Software: | Pixel ImageMixer v1.0 |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Shutdown Time: | |
| Play -> Record: | |
| Record -> Play (max res): | |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 16.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | |
| Download speed, KB/second: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline disposable, NiMH Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x AA NiMH Rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | Has integrated automatic lens cover. 12-bit DXP. Manual focus has 5 steps, autofocus has three areas selected automatically by the camera. AF illuminator light can be turned on/off manually. Has "auto macro" mode, minimum focusing distance unspecified. Shutter speeds of 1/2 to 2 seconds available in Slow Shutter NR mode only. Shutter speeds in auto are 1/30 to 1/1000 second. Has Clear Color and Luminance NR modes (flatten noise in areas of uniform color/luminance). Sharpening level can be adjusted +/- 2 steps in 1-step increments. Flash level can be set to auto, high or low. LCD backlight can be turned on/off and is adjustable. Shows shots taken and remaining, and battery life remaining. Can capture a burst of 16 consecutive frames at 320x240 pixel mode, speed unspecified. Clip motion mode captures an animated GIF file at 160x120 or 80x72 pixel resolution. Playback zoom allows display of images at 1.1 to 5x zoom. Has in-camera MPEG cue review and divide features, as well as image trimming/resizing. Maximum MPEG file length is limited only by available flash memory. Supplied battery charger is part number BC-CS1. |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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