Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43 is a 4MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — known for its 4MP Super HAD CCD Sensor and Dual Framing Options. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
Key Features — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
4MP Super HAD CCD Sensor: Sony's Super HAD CCD captures images at up to 2304x1728 pixels, suited for everyday snapshots and standard prints.
Dual Framing Options: Both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5-inch LCD display are available, giving flexibility in different lighting conditions.
AA Battery Power: Runs on two standard AA batteries, rated for approximately 180 shots on alkaline or 420 shots on NiMH rechargeable cells.
Built-In Flash: Covers a range of 0.2–3.5 m with Auto, Forced, Slow Synchro, and Off modes, plus red-eye reduction for indoor portraits.
Compact, Pocketable Body: Weighing just 148g and measuring 102 x 53 x 35 mm, the camera is easy to carry for everyday casual shooting.
Memory Stick Storage: Uses Sony's proprietary Memory Stick media for image storage, expandable beyond any internal capacity.
Camera Specifications — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| Processor | Sony Super HAD CCD |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2304x1728 |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43 is a 4MP point-and-shoot compact camera built around a Sony Super HAD CCD sensor with a maximum image resolution of 2304x1728 pixels. Its plastic body measures 102 x 53 x 35 mm and tips the scales at just 148g, making it one of the more portable options for casual photographers. Framing is handled via either an optical viewfinder or the 1.5-inch fixed LCD display with 67,000 dots of resolution.
Autofocus uses a contrast detection system with a single focus point. The ISO range spans 100 to 400, and the built-in flash reaches up to 3.5 m with modes including Auto, Forced, Slow Synchro, and Off, plus red-eye reduction. Two AA batteries power the camera, with rated life of approximately 180 shots (alkaline) or 420 shots (NiMH).
Files are saved to Memory Stick media and transferred via USB. There is no image stabilization, no Wi-Fi, and no Bluetooth.
Pros — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
- ✓Lightweight at just 148g with compact 102 x 53 x 35 mm dimensions — easy to carry anywhere
- ✓4MP Sony Super HAD CCD sensor delivers a maximum resolution of 2304x1728 pixels for casual shooting needs
- ✓Built-in flash with multiple modes (Auto, Forced, Slow Synchro, Off) and red-eye reduction covers up to 3.5 m
Cons — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — inBody IS and digital IS are both absent
- ✗ISO range tops out at 400, limiting performance in low-light situations
- ✗1.5-inch LCD with only 67,000 dots resolution is low by modern standards, making image review difficult
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