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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93

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Find the perfect camera here, the most comprehensive source for unbiased, trustworthy, and lab tested camera reviews, including point and shoot, DSLR, Micro Four Thirds, system cameras, and more.Read more
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is a five-megapixel compact digital camera. I have owned one for a while now, and my opinion is that it is a pretty good ...Read more
Review posted 6/23/2004 Click on the P93 for a 360° QTVR tourIt's definitely 2004 when you can buy a 5-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens that takes great pictures for just $350. Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is no stripped-downRead more
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Pros

  • slim and compact design makes
  • for comfortable gripping and ease in shooting
  • excellent portability

Cons

  • colour balance was a tad warmer
  • rechargeable AA batteries and is only available in one colour
  • auto white balance performed poorly under incandescent lighting

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2592, 1944 px
  • 5.2
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 1.5 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93

Pros

  • slim and compact design makes
  • for comfortable gripping and ease in shooting
  • excellent portability
  • full automatic exposure system handled most shots quite well
  • Color saturation and accuracy were quite good overall
  • an impressive camera in a tiny package
  • Noise was moderate
  • and color was good
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • quiet and moves smoothly through the focal range

Cons

  • colour balance was a tad warmer
  • rechargeable AA batteries and is only available in one colour
  • auto white balance performed poorly under incandescent lighting
  • users will have to rely on software to play with their images
  • the Menu options available in Manual mode become locked and inaccessible
  • hinge is a little flimsy in overall construction
  • Reverses the color and brightness of the image
  • streamlined silvery metal body is only an inch longer than a typical business card
  • The flash had trouble at such close range
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2592 x 1944 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution2592 x 1944 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom6.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.2
Focal length equiv38 - 114
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Monitoring Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter1.18 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockno
Continuous shootingyes
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.2 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
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Dimensions
Weight8.32 oz
Width4.61 in
Height2.11 in
Depth1.41 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)410
Battery life (max)3.25 h
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
Start-up time2400.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • POR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum400
Maximum image resolution2592 x 1944 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots123000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions640.0 px
Supported video file formatsMPEG-1
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick
  • MS Pro
Memory slots1
Storage typesMemory Stick Pro
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 02.09.2004
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Digital Camera Review

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 camera review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is a five-megapixel compact digital camera. I have owned one for a while now, and my opinion is that it is a pretty good ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony DSC-P93 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-P93 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 6/23/2004 Click on the P93 for a 360° QTVR tourIt's definitely 2004 when you can buy a 5-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens that takes great pictures for just $350. Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is no stripped-down

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Digital Cameras - Sony Cybershot DSC-P93 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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Digital Cameras - Sony Cybershot DSC-P93 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

IN-DEPTH review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-P93 digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93
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Published: 17.02.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93

Sony's DSC-P93 Cyber-shot has the same 5-megapixel sensor as the DSC-P100 but a 'Sony' lens that only focuses to 10cm in macro mode. It also uses rechargeable AA batteries and is only available in one colour. Minor cosmetic differences include a slightly thicker body with the mode dial moved to the top panel, and a smaller LCD monitor. No remote control is supplied. The P93 has the same auto and pre-set scene modes plus Program AE and manual settings, and the same video options.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony DSC-P9 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-P9 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/19/2002 Click on the P9 for a QTVR tourThe DSC-P9 is the flagship of Sony's diminutive P-series Cyber-shot digital still cameras for 2002. It packs a high-resolution four megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens and state of the art imaging electronics into an ultra-compact and highly

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony DSC-P93 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-P93 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 6/23/2004 Click on the P93 for a 360° QTVR tourIt's definitely 2004 when you can buy a 5-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens that takes great pictures for just $350. Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is no stripped-down

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Sony DSC-P93 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-P93 Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion The Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is the 2004 upgrade to Sony's popular DSC-P92 we reviewed last year. It incorporates the same high quality Sony 3x optical zoom lens and 5-megapixel resolution, and adds an improved 5-point AF system, enhanced shooting performance, and the ability to attach