Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72

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Low megapixel count
JPEG image format
Fast shutter speed

$115.02
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User Reviews for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72

Reviewed by: evebellisimo

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Strengths: Macro mode is decent and so are the pictures. They come out pretty nice up to an 8x10 with the right software. Compact size can fit in a large pocket. No red eye!

Weaknesses: Uses up AA batteries quickly. Most pictures are blurred wen the object moves...bad shutter and bad ISO so it doesn't do well in low light.

Overall Evaluation: I've had this camera for 3 years solely for taking pictures of place I travel to and my baby. It holds up well for a 3.2 in comparison to my newly upgraded Canon A620. Unless the price for this camera drops below $100 there is no reason to purchase it as other cameras $200 and below are much better. I will point out that many people were very impressed with the photos I've taken and the quality of them even though this is 3.2 megapixels. I use the video mode a lot to take short clips of my baby as she grows but it does not do good in low light at all. I've also dropped it a few times and it amazingly is working fine. It is a very strong and sturdy camera. I don't worry about mishandling it at all. I actually give it to my 10 month old to play with sometimes. Use a tripod when taking pictures to keep from blurring.I've been very happy with this camera and still think it is of great quality. And the pictures are not too far off from my 7 mp Canon A620 surprisingly. I just needed a higher resolution to print bigger photos. I'd recommend this camera for novices who are looking for a decent resolution, a high quality product, taking still and scenic shots, or for fun.
Reviewed by: gigglezoh

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: VERY COMPACT! EXCELLENT QUALITY PICTURES!

Weaknesses: BATTERY CHARGER TAKES 6 HOURS TO CHARGE TO FULL LOAD

Overall Evaluation: I'VE HAD THIS CAMERA FOR 2 YRS. UPGRADING FROM ANOTHER DCS-P. I WILL UPGRADE TO THE DCS-P150 OR 200 NEXT BUT AS OF NOW I'M COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THIS ONE. I'VE TAKEN OVER 4000 PICS USING THE SAME BATTERIES THAT CAME WITH IT AND THEY'RE STILL GOING STRONG. I BOUGHT A 30 MINUTE CHARGER AND THESE BATTERIES CHARGE IN IT IN 30 MINUTES TOPS. IT'S VERY WELL BUILT! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA TO ANYONE. IT DOES A GREAT JOB.
Reviewed by: marfacko

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: 3.2 P, 3X optical zoom, exposure control, ISO choice, white balance control, flash control, price

Weaknesses: Lag between pushing shutter button and when actual picture is taken, although this may be common in most digital cameras. I have no basis for comparison for the Sony is my first digital camera.

Overall Evaluation: I am a novice at digital photography and actually had to take a community service course on how to buy a digital camera. From the course I was able to establish my needs and desirable features of a digital camera for us. The Sony has met every expectation so far, not the least being the very reasonable price of $175.00 on sale at a local electronics outlet. With PriceGrabber's help, I purchased a rapid battery charger w/4 batteries for under $25.00, a 128 MB memory card for $44.00, and a Sony Cyber-shot soft carrying case for $17.00. I was good to go for a total outlay of $268.00, complete. I just recently ordered another 128 MB card. When shooting in a fully automatic mode, it is pretty much a point and shoot camera, but I am finding the more familiar I become with its capabilities, the more options I am choosing to exercise. I've taken pictures, got them into my computer, but have been unable to "send" them anywhere, which is a product of my lack of computer expertise. I cannot fault the camera in any way. It may not have the most up to date "bells and whistles" that would appeal to the typical "gear head," but it sure fulfills our needs and my expectations.
Reviewed by: vikasjain

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Very Nice Performance

Weaknesses: Just 16MB Memory :-( ....

Overall Evaluation: I am using this Camera since last 2 weeks, and found it to match my expectations..I find it better not to use the software included with the camera , but just to cut & Paste from the removable device..
Reviewed by: stp

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Easy to use, nice pictures, packed with features for the price.

Weaknesses: Included memory card is small.

Overall Evaluation: I am happy with the camera and would buy it again.16mb memory card that comes with camera is a waste, it is to small.usb access via cable camera direct to computer = no cradle which makes it nice and easy to connect to any computer adn get photos with or without SONY's included software.

What You Should Know about the Cyber-shot DSC-P72

Low Megapixels For an SLR

For a digital SLR, this model has a low megapixel count--but it may suit your needs anyway. A 5- to 7-megapixel camera lets you print images at sizes up to 4 by 6 inches without visible reduction in quality or sharpness. Likewise, you can print images from an 8-megapixel camera at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches with no loss in quality; at 13 by 19 inches, however, prints will exhibit slightly diminished quality. As the pixel count on an image sensor increases, so does its propensity to produce images plagued by noise--ugly speckling patterns that resemble film grain. To avoid trouble with noise, you should look for a camera with the lowest pixel count that still serves your output requirements.

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