The Sony Cybershot P200 is capable of delivering 7.2 effective Megapixels, due to an enhanced Super HAD CCD, and works in conjunction with Sony’s Real Imaging Processor to produce high-resolution images that are stunning in their clarity and colour reproduction. In addition to this, Sony has equipped the DSC-P200 with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom. Carl Zeiss lenses draw on more than 100 years of experience in optical engineering with the Vario-Tessar zoom lens being specially designed to keep the camera compact. The stylish and durable alloy body is only one inch thin, comes in silver or red color and takes vibrant digital photos, capturing color and detail not commonly found in such a compact camera.

Steve’s Digicams has a review up of the Sony P200 and they say-

"The Sony CyberShot DSC-P200 is the successor to last year’s very popular P150 and currently holds the "top of the line" spot in Sony’s ultra-compact "P" series (as of July 2005.) It offers many high-quality features like its Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, 640×480 VX Fine movie mode, 2.0-inch LCD and 7.2-megapixel imager. This ultra-compact and durable digicam can be used by everyone in your household. When the Mode Dial is set to Auto (the green camera icon), it offers point-n-snap simplicity, while the SCNene position allows you to explore your creative side with its 9 pre-programmed exposure modes. For those who like more control, the Program AE and Manual modes give access to a wide variety of exposure options.
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Bottom line - like its predecessor the P150 , the CyberShot DSC-P200 is hands down an awesome digital package. Its 7.2-megapixel imager and Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom produced sharp and colorful images, and there’s plenty of resolution to create photo-quality 13×19-inch or larger prints. With a street price of around $400, we feel it offers an excellent value for those in the market for a durable high-quality digicam that can be slipped into almost any size pocket or purse. You might also want to look at the W7, another very good 7-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot camera."

  • Key specifications:
  • 7.2 effective Megapixels
  • Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
  • 3x Optical Zoom, up to 14x Smart Zoom, 6x Precision Digital Zoom
  • Large 2.0" LCD
  • Stamina Battery Life (approx 370 shots by CIPA standard)
  • Quick Operation (Start-up 1.3 sec, Shutter Time Lag 0.3 sec, Shutter Release Lag 0.01 sec)
  • Real Imaging Processor
  • Manual Exposure Setting
  • Slim and Compact High Quality Aluminium Body with Hair Line Finishing
  • MPEG VX Fine with Audio
  • AF Illuminator
  • Histogram Indication
  • USB 2.0 High Speed Transfer
  • Scene Selection Mode
  • PictBridge Compatible

Pros: Fast, compact, resolution, image quality, long battery life, build quality
Cons: Proprietary Memory Stick, noisy ISO 400, proprietary USB/A/V connector