Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

1.5" LCD - 3x Optical Zoom - 640 x 480 Video - MPN: DSCP72 See Product Details

Product Details of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Description

Looking for a compact digital still camera that gives you the power to take great pictures under a variety of conditions? Put the power of Sony digital photography in the palm of your hand with the Cyber-shot DSC-P72 digital still camera. The DSC-P72 gives you whopping 3.2 megapixel effective resolution, 3x optical zoom, 0 to 3.2x Smart Zoom digital zoom, and the smart Sony features that let you take incredible pictures with point-and-shoot ease. You get intelligent flash technology, high-tech auto-focus and auto-exposure modes, and fun stuff, too, like MPEG movie modes, voice memo and e-mail modes, and 16-frame multi-burst animation. Plus, the DSC-P72 comes with a USB 2.0 interface and convenient rechargeable NiMH batteries with included charger

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Memory Stick

LCD Screen Size: 1.5"

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Megapixels: 3.2 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Interchangeable

Optical Zoom: 3

Weight: 9.44

Summary

Product Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.1 | 17 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Effective Megapixels: 3.2 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 3200000

Lens Features

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Lens Mount: Interchangeable

Optical Zoom: 3x

Digital Zoom: 3.2x

Max Aperture: 5.6 1/f

Storage

Memory Card Support: Memory Stick

Installed Memory: 16 MB

Removable Flash Memory Included: 16 MB Memory Stick

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 1.5"

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480

Flash: Auto Flash

Interface Connection: 1 x USB

Dimensions

Class: Audio Visual Accessory

Category: Cameras

Height: 2.25"

Width: 4.68"

Depth: 1.31"

Weight: 9.44 oz

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 3.2 Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD Zoom: 3X Optical 3.2X Smart Zoom (at VGA size) 9.6X Total Focal Length: 6 - 18mm 35mm Equivalent: 39 - 117mm Aperture: f2.8 - 5.6 Focus: 3 Area Multi-Point AF 5 Step Manual Preset Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50 cm) Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off Picture Effects: Black & White Solarize Sepia Negative Art Scene Modes: Twilight Twilight Portrait Landscape Beach Snow Video Output: Yes NTSC/PAL Selectable Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity Does not support high speed transfer function Does not support Access Control security function Supplied Software: Pixela Image Mixer Software for Sony v1.5 USB Driver SPVD-008 1 Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions Additional Features: Audio recording Multi-picture burst Auto power save Date/time stamp DPOF support

Camera Modes: Recording Modes:Image Modes:JPEG (Fine/Std.) Burst Email Voice MemoMovie Modes:MPEG VX (640x480, 16fps, with audio) MPEG Video Mail (160x112, 8 fps with audio)

Exposure Control: Program Auto

Viewfinder Type: Optical

White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Maximum Frame Rate: 16 fps

GPS: No

Memory Card Type Include: Memory Stick

Longest Shutter Speed: 2 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second

HD Movie Mode: No

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Reviews on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

  • 5
  By member: jeannied1024 - Aug 26, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: This camera takes very sharp and high quality pictures! In addition, it is very easy to use. Using the inexpensive and long lasting AA size NiMH batteries is also a big plus.

Weakness: None so far.

I've previously owned a SONY DSC-P50 digital camera for two years, and very happy with it! Many of my friends who saw the pictures taken by this camera where very impressed. As a result, some of them bough the same ones. Now, I wanted to upgrade to a higher resolutions. Since 4-5MP CCD is too much for me, I bought the SONY DSC-P72 with 3.2MP CCD. Today, I did the comparisons of the pictures...

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  • 5
  By member: blacklexusgs - Aug 26, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: Ease of use, Not to big not to small (fits well in hand). GREAT PICTURE!!! Awesome features.

Weakness: Uses Sony Proprietary Memory cards

I had a Canon A70 Powershot prior to getting this camera. This camera is 110% better as far as features, quality, accessories, and everything else I've seen so far. The Canon was nice, but not nearly as nice as this camera. Highly Recommended

  • 4
  By member: rhoff14048 - Jun 15, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: Great pics, easy to use.

Weakness: The included battery charger is slow, takes 6 hours to fully charge the two batteries.

What else could you possibly ask for in a point and shoot digital camera? It gives mostly great pictures in auto mode (every camera made spits out a bad pic now & then, mainly in adverse lighting conditions). It also has a few limited manual controls and an excellent macro (close-up) mode. The length of mpeg movies are only limited by the size of your memory stick. (A lot of Digicams limit you to...

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  • 5
  By member: pnr0011 - May 24, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: Solid body,good price & reliable name.

Weakness: None Found

This is my second Sony digital camera. The Mavica F88 being the first. I looked at the Cannon S45, nice but to much $$$ and more camera than I need. Cannon A70 to small and chrome refective band around LCD screen. Most of the New cameras are very small, the Sony P72 is a little bit larger in size and fits in my hands perfect. I looked at the Sony P8 as well and it was too small for me. The P72...

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  • 4
  By member: marfacko - Oct 26, 2004

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

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

Weakness: 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.

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...

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  • 4
  By member: stp - Apr 29, 2004

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

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

Weakness: Included memory card is small.

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.

  • 5
  By member: gigglezoh - Mar 25, 2005

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: VERY COMPACT! EXCELLENT QUALITY PICTURES!

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

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...

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  • 5
  By member: SIMPSONEARL - Nov 8, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: weight, quality

Weakness: Needs a bigger memory chip, but 16MB is ok, picky on batteries

Decided to spend the extra bucks for the 72 because of it's 3X capability. Just got my two Sony cams dvc2000 and dvc72 in the mail. They were in factory sealed boxes with a full US warranty from an authorized dealer(6TH AVE). And they work fine straight from the box. Be aware to use the batteries they suggest or you will get intermttant functions. Alkaline or the batteries inclosed will work...

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  • 3
  By member: online_buyer_since_1996 - May 17, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: Price, Brand, Unlimited Video shooting mode

Weakness: Image quality is not so super, even in sunny days, bulky for today's standards

This was my second digital cam after 1.2 MP Olympus, although the resolution was lower, I did have beter daylight shootings with Olympus. Sony seem to make this model without much attantion to the detail. 3.2 MP is great but the pic quality should have been greater. Price is great (around $290), don't pay more. Continuous video shooting at 640X480 is a great asset, no need to get a digicamcorder....

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  • 4
  By member: vikasjain - May 1, 2004

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 3.2 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: Very Nice Performance

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

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..

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  • 4.0
  testseek.com - Feb 9, 2009

Sony Cybershot DSC-P72

Testseek.com has collected 8 expert reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-P72 and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 2.3
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P72

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P72 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.87 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #331 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...

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  • 4.0
  pocket-lint.co.uk - Dec 16, 2003

Sony DSC-P72

As a three mega pixel camera this Sony is very good

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  • 5.0
  Imaging Resource - May 8, 2003

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72

Sony's P72 is the latest in their midrange, mid-sized Cyber-shot "P" series line. A 3.2 megapixel CCD, 3x zoom, and host of useful features make this a solid all-around digicam, a great choice for a "family" camera.

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