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Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-P8/S
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Product Summary
DSC-P8 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
price range: $499.99
The P8 is fast on its feet, good-looking, and easy to use, but its feature set could stand some refinement.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews
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"One of the best sony ever produced"
by fredgimed on January 27, 2007
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"still great after years of use"
by acabaner on May 8, 2006
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"Good Camera, nice size, easy to use"
by rocconj77 on April 5, 2005
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"WOW, Have used this camera for a year. Love it. Great Photos."
by Yakone on March 27, 2005
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by vickyhoffman on March 13, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSC-P8/S
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 1.4 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 0.4 lbs
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Localization English
Main Features
- Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 3,340,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 3,210,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
- Digital Zoom 3.2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Negative Art, Solarization, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG-1
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480 - 42 sec - With 16MB card, MPEG - 160 x 112 - 673 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 16 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 10 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1360 : 10 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1360 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 16 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 29 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 24 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 44 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 88 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 194 - With 16MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 11.5 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 18 mm - F/2.8
- Focal Length 6 mm - 18 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39 - 117 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Multi-picture burst, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Pro
Software
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 780 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 4 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P32 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Compact, 3.2 megapixels, 1.6 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P72 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P92 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P8 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Price: $499.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Price: $395.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 32 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P93 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Price: $319.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P73 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Price: $239.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 4.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P100 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB x 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P100 (blue)
Price: $298.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P100 (red)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P150 (Black)
Price: $499.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P150 (Blue
Price: $399.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P150 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Price: $499.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
