Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P72 Digital Camera

Pros: Compact
Cons: Blurry pics, dark even w/flash, movie feature useless

This is my second digital camera. My previous was a low-end Sony. The DSC-P72 cannot begin to compare. Pictures cannot be taken indoors - the pictures are too dark even with the flash. The smart zoom indoors ends with dark and blurry pictures. More times than not, the picture is not the sharp picture I am use to. The movie feature is useless indoors as they are even darker than the pictures. This purchase is a major disappointment.

Pros: Great, high quality pictures; Many options; good movie quality (for a still cam)
Cons: no zoom or auto-focus on movies

This is my first digital camera. I have finally went out and bought one and I LOVE it. Has a great picture (5 megapixels are just too much). The movie function has much to be desired, however the quality is great for a still camera. Great options for a beginner photographer.

Pros: Great pictures.
Cons: Maybe too many features

I bought it because it was 3 pixel camera. Didn't need 5 pixel and it was much more pricier. There are so many features that I am still learning. If you are looking for a great camera to just take out of the box and start shooting w/ good pictures, stick w/ a film camera. If you want a camera that takes EXCELLENT pictures, get this. Keep in mind, you owner's manual will be your friend. I had the same complaint as everyone else about the blurry pictures. I read the manual and other sites online. Changed a few settings and voila. Great pictures.

Pros: none
Cons: bad quality

A few weeks after purchase a Sony digital camera DSC-P72 (from a reputable store) it stopped working. Sony service center refused to fix it (actually it offered a repair for three times its original price!) saying the camera had water damage. They blamed me! Though I always handled it with great care. Someone at the Visa claims center said she heard similar stories about Sony products. It's a pattern. Don't buy anything from Sony!!!

Pros: The quality of the pictures are great.
Cons: I have heard that the lens can break easy.

I have never owned a digital camera before, so this was my very first one. I have to say that I have been very pleased with the quality of the pictures it produces, and how easy this camera is to work. I recommend this camera to anyone out there looking for a good quality digital camera.

Pros: Small Size, good quality, easy to use
Cons: Not actually 9.6x zoom unless in lowest quality setting.

I just bought this for someone as a Christmas present, and thought I would try it out before gave it to them. I have a different brand of digital camera myself, and this is my first experience with a Sony. The camera seems to be well made and easy to use. The main features that I wanted were: 1) small size 2) good zoom 3) easy to use. Unfortunately I feel mis-led about the zoom on the camera. Beware that if you are running the camera in 3.2 megapixel mode the digital zoom will not operate, so you can only zoom to 3x using the optical zoom. When you scale down to 2.0 megapixels you can zoom to 3.8x, 1.2 megapixels you can zoom to 4.8x, and finally at the lowest quality setting, VGA, you can take advantage of the zoom to 9.6x. If I am buying a 3.2 megapixel camera with a 9.6x zoom, I want to be able to use it as a 3.2 megapixel camera with a 9.6x zoom. This camera does not allow that.

Pros: lovely pictures and simple to use (short term only)
Cons: Yes - a total con!!!!

This is the second of these cameras I have purchased. One for my son and one for my Son in law. Beautiful pictures until as described by so many (without any warning) the lens would not open. This is most definitely a Sony problem and is not being addressed. A ridiculous amount is being asked for repair and I will not be buying another camera from Sony!!!!!

Pros: easy to use, good picture quality
Cons: long wait time between pictures

we needed to buy a camera for my sisters graduation. since sony is know for its high quality products i decided to buy a sony digital camera. i am proud to say that this camera is great. it take great pictures and is pretty easy to use. one feature i love is the movie mode. the quality is good for a digital camera. the only problem with the camera is the battery life is a little short, but you can use regular AA batteries if the others die out. i love this camera, i recommend you do and buy it.

Pros: Excellent photo quality, video movie mode is fantastic - even the audio records very well!
Cons: Long wait between shots - I've missed several photo ops waiting for the shutter.

This digital camera is compact but not too small; it is a good-looking camera with no bulging parts like some other digital cameras, and the functions are easy to use.

Pros: great outdoor shots
Cons: see above

Okay, it takes nice pictures, really nice pictures, well, at least sometimes it does - and that's about it.
Here's what I had problems with:
1. You have to wait several seconds between pictures.
2. Don't even try standard batteries - there is a reason it comes with NIMH batteries.
3. Auto Focus inside is iffy at best
4. The movies are too dark
5. Too fragile, the LCD screen is unprotected and broke after one very small drop.
6. Once the LCD screen broke, I could not change any settings anymore.
7. After being dropped, it continued to work for several months, and then just stopped working full stop.

Pros: Battery life, equipment, good image quality.
Cons: Poor manual settings.

This camera is great for holidays when you're on a beach and want to take a quick shot of something you see. Also great for situations when there is no time to think about the settings, as it has very good automatic mode. On the other hand, if you need more freedom for manual settings, this camera is not very appropriate. There are several predefined modes for different shooting conditions, but they are satisfactory only so far.
I would recommend it as a "family camera" as it comes with all the necessary equipment to get you started.
Nevertheless, very good value for money!