The DSC-P71 is the top of a new line-up of entry-level
digital cameras from Sony. The three cameras are the DSC-P31 (2 megapixel,
fixed lens), DSC-P51 (2 megapixel, 2x optical zoom) and the DSC-P71 (3
megapixel, 3x optical zoom).
New features / improvements
All three cameras have several new features and 'improvements'
over previous entry-level cameras:
- Wider range of white balance modes (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent,
Incandescent)
- New 3 area multi-point Auto Focus (fully automatic, no option to select
AF point)
- New scene modes (twilight, twilight & portrait, landscape)
- New noise reduction algorithm (based on that first implemented on
the F707, but improved)
- Multi-Pattern metering
- Slow shutter noise reduction (dark frame subtraction - again first
seen on the F707)
- Multi-burst continuous mode (16 frames on a single JPEG - 30 / 15
/ 8 fps)
- MPEG HQX movie (320 x 240 unlimited @ 8 fps - 5 mins 55 sec on a 128
MB MS, no audio)
- 2 x AA batteries (no Lithium-Ion at this level) - rechargeable NiMH
and charger included
- 16 MB Memory Stick now standard (used to be 8 MB)
Review Updated August 2002
This review was updated in August 2002 using a full production
DSC-P71. The following review sections were added / updated:
- Standard Resolution Chart
- Standard Colour Chart
- Quality / Resolution
- Sharpening
- ISO Noise
- White Balance
- Macro
- Flash
- Distortion
- Fringing
- Image Quality Specifics
- Comparison
- Conclusion
- Samples gallery
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