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Sony P73

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Brand Sony 2003
Model DSC-P73
Released Year 2003
Type DSLR Cameras
Series Cyber-shot
Optical Zoom 3x
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Sony Cyber-shot P73 is a digital compact camera released in 2003, featuring a 4.0-megapixel CCD sensor that enabled high-resolution image capture for its time.

It is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens providing 3x optical zoom and includes an electronic viewfinder alongside a 1.5-inch LCD screen for image composition and review.

Its shutter speed ranges from 16 seconds to 1/2000 seconds, suitable for various lighting conditions and photographic effects.

The camera supports ISO sensitivity settings from 100 to 400, allowing moderate flexibility in different light environments.

Storage is managed through Memory Stick media, common for Sony devices of that era.

The Sony Cyber-shot P73 also supports basic video recording, though with limited resolution and duration due to hardware constraints of the time.

Specifications

MPN DSC-P73S, DSC-P73
UPC 0027242648395
Model DSC-P73
Digital Zoom 2x
Battery Type AA
Features Histogram Display, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Direct Print, Audio Recording, With Tripod Mount, Digital Noise Reduction, DPOF Support, Resizing an Image, Auto Power Save, Multi-Picture Burst, PictBridge Support, Digital Image Rotation, Print Image Matching, USB 2.0 Compatibility, Built-in Speaker, Date/Time Stamp, Rgb Primary Color Filter
Series Sony Cyber-shot
Optical Zoom 3x
Depth 1.41in
Width 4.61in
Item Weight 6.17 Oz.
Height 2.11in
Screen Details LCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-1.5"-Color
Exposure Compensation ±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps
Light Sensitivity Iso 400, Iso 200, Iso 100
Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
Shooting Modes Frame Movie Mode
Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39-117mm
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia
Camera Flash Features Flash OFF!, Af Illuminator, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Auto Flash
White Balance Auto, Incandescent (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Battery Form Factor Standard Form Factor
Expansion Slot 1X Memory Stick PRO
Operating System Supported Apple Mac Os 9.1, Microsoft Windows 98SE, Mississippi Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Mississippi Windows XP, Mississippi Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98, Apple Mac Os X 10.1, Apple Mac Os X 10.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.2, Apple Mac Os 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.3, Microsoft Windows 2000, Mississippi Windows 2000, Mississippi Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
MAX Shutter SPEED 1/1000 Sec
Sensor Size 1/2.7in
Display Size 1.5in
Exposure Modes Program, Manual, Automatic
Still Image Format JPEG
Microphone Operation Mode mono
Display Rotation Built-In
Digital Video Format MPEG VX
Screen Size 1.5in
Light Sensitivity MAX 400
Type Point & Shoot
Maximum Resolution 4.1MP
Optical Viewfinder Type Real-Image Zoom
Display Type LCD
Sensor Resolution 4.1MP
Exposure Metering Multi-Segment, SPOT
Min Shutter SPEED 30 Sec
MAX Video Resolution 640x480
Additional Features Built-In Speaker, Histogram Display, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Direct Print, Audio Recording, With Tripod Mount, Digital Noise Reduction, Resizing an Image, Auto Power Save, PictBridge Support, Multi-Picture Burst, Digital Image Rotation, Print Image Matching, USB 2.0 Compatibility, Date/Time Stamp, Dpof Support, Rgb Primary Color Filter
Flash Type Built-In Flash
Effective Flash Range 0.5m-3.8m
Continuous Shooting SPEED 1.3fps
Exterior Color Silver
Microphone Type Microphone-Built-In
Connector Types 1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X DC Power Input, 1X USB
Shooting Programs Beach/Snow, Beach, Candle, Landscape, Twilight Mode, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap
Flash Modes Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill-In Mode, Auto Mode, OFF! Mode
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
Camera Type Point & Shoot
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detection
Viewfinder Type Optical
Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Sensor 4.0 megapixel CCD
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-400
Shutter Speed 16 sec to 1/2000 sec
Display 1.5-inch LCD screen and electronic viewfinder
Storage Memory Stick
Video Recording Supported, low resolution

Key Advantages

The Sony Cyber-shot P73 offers a compact and lightweight design ideal for portability.

Its Carl Zeiss lens ensures sharp image quality with good color fidelity.

The 4.0-megapixel sensor delivers respectable resolution for prints and digital use in early 2000s context.

It has versatile shutter speed options allowing creative control over exposure.

The electronic viewfinder and LCD screen provide convenient framing choices for users.

Long battery life enables extended shooting sessions without frequent recharge.

Limitations

The 1.5-inch LCD screen is relatively small compared to later models, limiting ease of image review.

ISO sensitivity maxes out at 400, which reduces performance in low-light conditions compared to modern cameras.

The 3x optical zoom is modest by contemporary standards, restricting telephoto capabilities.

Video capabilities are limited with low resolution and short recording time.

Memory storage is limited to Memory Stick format, which is less common and lower capacity than current storage media.

The camera lacks advanced features such as image stabilization and high-speed continuous shooting.

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