Sony's 2005 slim Cyber-shot — a 7.2MP compact with 3x (38-114mm) zoom, Memory Stick, VGA video.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 was a pocketable digital compact announced in February 2005, part of Sony's mainstream P-series. It sat at the top of that flat, metal-bodied line, aimed at everyday users who wanted a slim camera with a higher pixel count than the mid-range models around it. By 2005 it competed in a crowded market of thin, flash-card-based point-and-shoots.
It was a fixed-lens compact built around a 7.2-megapixel CCD. The lens was a 3x optical zoom equivalent to roughly 38-114mm in 35mm terms. A 2.0-inch rear LCD with about 134,000 pixels handled composition and playback. Images were stored on Sony Memory Stick media, and the camera could record 640x480 video at up to 30fps with sound, using a proprietary InfoLithium battery for power.
The P200 suited general, travel and street snapshots where pocketability and a straightforward point-and-shoot interface mattered. The 7-megapixel sensor allowed reasonable prints for the era, and the slim metal body was easy to carry. Limits were typical of small-sensor compacts: modest low-light performance, a short zoom range and a small, low-resolution screen by later standards.
On the used market, check the LCD for dead or stuck pixels and confirm the Memory Stick slot and battery-door latch work. Test the zoom and lens cover for smooth operation. The proprietary InfoLithium battery is often worn, and aftermarket cells are available. Inspect for CCD faults, which can affect this generation of Sony compacts. Values are budget level for a working example.