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Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P73 is one of the
latest in the long (and incredibly
broad) line of digicams that reflect
Sony's commanding position in the
digicam
marketplace. Sony's P-series digital
cameras have been hugely popular in the
compact and subcompact markets for some
time now, and the P73 represents
roughly the middle of this year's
lineup, with a 4.1 megapixel CCD and 3x
optical zoom lens. Compared with last
year's DSC-P72 model, this year's P73
offers a lot of enhanced features, even
beyond the obvious increase in
resolution. (The P73 was a 3.2 megapixel
model.) In many ways, the DSC-P73 is a
scaled-down version of
Sony's excellent DSC-W1 compact
rangefinder-style model, with the same
expanded range of six preset Scene modes
to choose from, and a Manual mode for
greater exposure control if desired.
(Although, like the W1, no Shutter or
Aperture
priority mode is included.) The 3x zoom
lens (with Macro mode) is great for
recording a wide range of subjects, from
close-up portraits to scenic vistas.
Also like the W1 and most other new
Cyber-shots, the W1 has greater speed
than previous cameras thanks to the
company's new Real Image Processor.
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