Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony DSC-P5 is a 3MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — with SD (480p) video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony DSC-P5
Key Features — Sony DSC-P5
3MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 2048x1536 pixels, a capable resolution for prints and sharing at the time of this camera's release.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions where screens are harder to read.
1.5-Inch LCD Display: 123,000-dot screen allows for image review and live framing directly on the camera body.
ISO 100–400 Range: Offers basic sensitivity adjustment for shooting in varying light conditions from bright daylight to dim interiors.
Contrast Detection Autofocus: Automatically locks focus using the image sensor, a standard approach for compact cameras of this era.
Memory Stick Storage: Uses Sony's proprietary Memory Stick format, so compatible media will be needed for use.
Camera Specifications — Sony DSC-P5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 3MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Max Video Resolution | SD (480p) |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.5 inch LCD |
| Display Resolution | 123,000 dots |
Description — Sony DSC-P5
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 is a point-and-shoot digital camera centered on a 1/1.8-inch sensor with 3MP resolution, producing still images at up to 2048x1536 pixels. The camera uses a contrast detection autofocus system and offers an ISO range of 100–400 for basic exposure control across different lighting conditions. For image composition, shooters can choose between a 1.5-inch LCD with 123,000 dots of resolution or an optical tunnel-type viewfinder.
Video recording is supported at up to 320x240 resolution and a maximum of 15fps, with a smaller 160x112 option also available. Images are stored on Memory Stick media, and the camera transfers files to a computer via USB. Power comes from a Sony InfoLITHIUM NP-FC10 battery rated for up to 83 minutes of use.
There is no image stabilization of any kind, no weather sealing, and no wireless connectivity — Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both absent from this model.
Pros — Sony DSC-P5
- ✓1/1.8-inch sensor delivers 3MP stills at up to 2048x1536 resolution
- ✓Dual composition options with both a 1.5-inch LCD (123,000 dots) and an optical tunnel-type viewfinder
- ✓ISO range of 100–400 provides basic sensitivity flexibility
Cons — Sony DSC-P5
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (optical, in-body, or digital)
- ✗Storage limited to Memory Stick media only — no SD card compatibility
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
Videos — Sony DSC-P5
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