Sony CyberShot DSC-P72

The 3.2-megapixel Sony CyberShot DSC-P72 is ideal for photographers in search of a simple point & shoot with a very capable video mode.

Specifications
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3.2 megapixels (effective), 3x optical zoom/3.2x digital zoom, auto and preset manual focus, program and manual exposure, JPEG file format only, ISO range 100 - 400, 2 AA batteries, movie mode with sound.

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Extras
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The 16MB Memory Stick included with the Sony DSC-P72 can only hold 10 images at the camera's highest resolution. We strongly recommend purchasing at least a 32MB Memory Stick, allowing the storage of a minimum of 20 best-quality JPEG images.

Reviews

Review 1

Good Points:
Great picture quality, great battery life, camera has a good solid feel to it.

Bad Points:
It's fairly large by todays compact camera standards

General Comments:
This Sony DSC-P72 is my second digital camera, my first one being the Fuji A303. This one is far better in terms of features and battery life. The picture is excellent and it takes pics pretty fast. The video mode is brill too, with good sound and playback through the TV. Can't really fault this camera apart from its size, its fairly bulky, but it does feel solid and sturdy which i like. Overall i'm very impressed.

Review 2

General Comments:
I gave away my slightly older Sony DSC-P51 to my nephew in Indonesia when I was there last month. As a result, I need a replacement it.
My first requirement is that the camera should run on AA batteries, just like the DSC-P51. This is required for easy replacement of the battery in case it run over energy when we need it.

I browse several cameras with different brands, but I finally kept my choice to Sony, this one a DSC-P72. It gives me 3 MegaPixel, with 3 times optical, a video mode (with sound!), and more importantly run on the AA batteries!

It feels good, easy to operate, faster than the P-51, nicely priced, good quality pictures (and videos) and its a SONY!

The only downside is that you deffinitely need more memory. I just bought a 128 MB, but still thinking to have more! You can't leave this camera doing nothing!

Review 3

General Comments:
These things are great, very user friendly, compact & effective. Printing straight to full A4 size without enhancing the photos through Photoshop (or similar) is fine, they come out perfectly, given a decent printer & good paper.
The downside. All the manufacturers (not just Sony) are a little cheap when it comes to standard memory. The original memory stick only hold 10 max resolution pics. You could turn down the resolution, but if you are happy with that, save some cash & buy a 2MP camera.

Conclusion. If you want to buy this camera (& I would advise you do) you should take into account the cost of a decent sized memory stick too remembering that unlike a 35mm, you can't just go into Boots & get another film if you run out of space. Think how many pics you would take on a 2 week holiday & get a card to suit. I went for 256Mb for 170+ full resolution photos or up to 11 minutes full VGA video with sound.

Review 4

General Comments:
A few weeks after purchase a Sony digital camera DSC-P72 (from a reputable store) it stopped working. Sony service centre refused to fix it (actually it offered a repair for three times its original price!) saying the camera had water damage. They blamed me! Though I always handled it with great care. Someone at the Visa claims centre said she heard similar stories about Sony products. It's a pattern. I'd be wary about buy anything from Sony!!!