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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31

 

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Sony's DSC-P31 is the Cyber-shot digital still camera that takes performance off the charts. This camera isn't just easy to use and quick to master, it's loaded with... more

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31

General

MPN: DSC-P31

Product Type: Digital camera

Width: 4.2 in

Depth: 1.6 in

Height: 2.3 in

Weight: 0.4 lbs

Enclosure Color: Silver

Localization: English

Main features

Resolution: 2.0 Megapixel

Color Support: Color

Optical Sensor Type: CCD

Total Pixels: 2,110,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution: 2,020,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.7"

Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200

Digital Zoom: 3 x

Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode

Shooting Programs: Landscape, portrait mode, night mode

Special Effects: Negative, Sepia, Monotone

Max Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec

Min Shutter Speed: 2 sec

Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes: 2sec, 1sec, 1/2sec

Exposure Metering: Center-weighted, spot

Exposure Modes: Program, automatic

Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps

White Balance: Automatic, presets

White Balance Presets: Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight

Digital Video Format: MPEG EX

Still Image Format: JPEG

Memory / storage

Flash Memory: 8 MB flash - Memory Stick

Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick

Image Storage:

  • Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 15 - with 8MB card
  • Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 8 - with 8MB card
  • Standard JPEG 1600 x 1072 : 15 - with 8MB card
  • Fine JPEG 1600 x 1072 : 8 - with 8MB card
  • Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 23 - with 8MB card
  • Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 12 - with 8MB card
  • Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - with 8MB card
  • Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 48 - with 8MB card

Camera flash

Camera Flash: Built-in flash

Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode

Red Eye Reduction: Yes

Effective Flash Range: 1 ft - 15.7 ft

Features: Flash +/- compensation

Manufacturer's product description

Sony's DSC-P31 is the Cyber-shot digital still camera that takes performance off the charts. This camera isn't just easy to use and quick to master, it's loaded with high-performance features that put creative control in your capable hands. Choose from multiple MPEG movie modes, auto-focus options, and features that help you get perfect results! And play back your images 2.0 MegaPixel (effective) images and movies with zoom and trimming functions right in the color LCD viewfinder. It's not just a camera. It's a Cyber-shot digital camera.

Lens system

Type: Lens - 5 mm - f/2.8

Focal Length: 5 mm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 33mm

Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual

Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones): 3

Min Focus Range: 3.9 in

Lens Aperture: F/2.8

Additional features

Self Timer: Yes

Self Timer Delay: 10 sec

Additional Features: RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: Optical - real-image

Display

Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.6" - color

Display Form Factor: Built-in

Display Format: 61,600 pixels

Connections

Connector Type:

  • 1 x composite video output
  • 1 x USB
  • 1 x DC power input

Expansion Slot(s): 1 x Memory Stick

Software

Software: PIXELA Image Mixer 1.0

Miscellaneous

Tripod Mountable: Yes

Included Accessories: Hand strap, software kit

Cables Included:

  • 1 x video cable
  • 1 x USB cable

Power

Power Device: Battery charger - external

Battery

Supported Battery: AA

Supported Battery Details: 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery - 1750 mAh ( included )

Manufacturer warranty

Service & Support: 1 year warranty

Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year

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Reviews which might be of interest for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31    
Reviews provided by the ciao.co.uk community
If it's good enought for granny, it'll do for me
Review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31 by Affie taken from ciao.co.uk

Advantages LCD Screen, digital zoom, mpeg movies, good features on menu
Disadvantages no carry-case, software hard to install (especially on macs), no shutter speeds or colour balances

...... Read review

somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 5/25/2003
Sony DSC p31, good enough for everyone
Review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31 by house_of_designs taken from ciao.co.uk

Advantages Compact size, LCD screen, auto focus, easy to use
Disadvantages No optical zoom

...I have bought this camera in order to take photos for my items listed on eBay and found that the quality of photos taken are very good indeed. I do not say that it is better than those high-end digital camera with more than 3.3 mega pixels. But for you who would like to take photos for selling items on eBay, for fun, family photos. I would recommend this p31. It is very small to carry around and good value of money. One slight disadvantage is it has no optical zoom. It has digital zoom which I find it more than enough. The auto focus makes the photo quality looks a lot better. The camera is operated using 2 AA batteries which are supplied from Sony. (NH-AA-DI) but for you who would like to use it on holidays, I would suggest you buy more spare batteries with fast charger which you can find on eBay for no more than 20 pounds... Read review

somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 1/23/2003
Price vs. Optical zoom
Review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P31 by ayalasaf taken from ciao.co.uk

Advantages Price, nice features, ease of use
Disadvantages Lack of normal optical zoom, battery life

...The first question that came to my mind when I saw this camera was why only 3x zoom when you can find much better products on the market? I guess the answer lays in the fact that the DSC-P31 is positioned in a very comfortable spot: affordable price on one side and a nice collection of features on the other side without too many complications. Just aim and shoot. This combination can be very appealing to beginning photographers who will feel comfortable handling and using the camera. However it is not appealing to anyone who is looking for the more advanced and less automated cameras. However, in spite of the zoom problem (and few other problems which will be mentioned below) the DSC-P31 provides good photo quality (almost in any lighting situation) thanks to the Sony technology, has a build-in flash, excellent color reproduction... Read review

helpful
helpful 7/15/2003

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