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Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P73

General
Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P73
Model Number:	DSC-P73
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$300.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2004-05-31
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	6.7 oz (190 g)
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	4.6 x 2.1 x 1.4 in. (117 x 54 x 36 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2304x1728, 2304x1536, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 160x112
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	4.10
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7 inch
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:	Sony SuperHAD CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	2
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	39 - 117 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3.6x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	5-Area Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:	5
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 50 cm 4.1 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	30 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Bayonet w/ adaptor
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Optical
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution:	67,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:
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:	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	49-area Multi-Pattern
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:
Shutter Priority:
Full Manual Exposure:
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.8
Flash Range Description:	1.6 - 12.5 ft. (0.5 - 3.8m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	None
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection:
Included Software:	Unknown
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
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):
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:	NH-AAA-DA NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website

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