Sony's 2003 5MP P-series compact — 3x 38-114mm zoom, VGA MPEG movies, AA power, Memory Stick
The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 topped Sony's mainstream P-series for 2003, announced alongside the DSC-P10 as the five-megapixel option for buyers wanting resolution without enthusiast pricing. It shared its AA-powered body style with the P32, P52 and P72 below it in the range.
A 5-megapixel CCD delivered 2592x1944 images through a 3x optical zoom covering 38-114mm equivalent, backed by 4x digital zoom. MPEG VX movie mode captured VGA-resolution video with audio at 16 frames per second, power came from two AA cells with NiMH rechargeables supplied new, and storage used full-size Memory Stick media.
It made a straightforward family camera capable of prints to A4, and today its appeal is early-CCD rendering combined with the convenience of AA power. Expect deliberate autofocus, a modest buffer and an LCD that is small by any current standard.
Check for battery-bay corrosion and confirm the zoom, flash and Memory Stick slot all function; door latches and hinges are common wear points on this shared P-series body. Full-size Memory Stick media is discontinued, so a bundled working card adds real value.