Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 First Impressions Review

Value
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 was released in August 2004 for $499. The new P200 will be released in February 2005 and has similar features — including the 7.2 megapixels — but it will go for a hundred bucks less. For the cheaper price, you also get a larger LCD screen and a grip for the left fingers. This is one example of where it paid to wait out the price war. It appears the price per megapixel is dropping in general; $399 is a great price for 7.2 megapixels, but other manufacturers are following suit. The P200 is easy to use, comfortable to handle, and compact — everything a novice could ask for.