My Mom wanted a digital camera so I went to the store to see whats new. Circuit City had a nice Sony display so I went there first. She didn’t want to spend over $200 and I wouldn’t get her anything less then 3MP, even though its her first DigiCam.

I saw the DSC-P41. Its new to the market which is why I am posting this up. Anyway, it retails for $199 (Circuit City had a $25 Gift Card this weekend, so its only $175)...its 4.1MP and comes with a 16MB MS. 3x Digital Zoom, 1.5” LCD, viewfinder, Audio in Movies, and Burst Shots. Not bad for a 4.1MP and for $175~$199.

Bought it on the spot and brought it home. Its nice and compact (not as small as my U20 or T1) and feels sturdy even though its plastic, not metal. When the camera is off, the lense as a small shield to protect it (another important feature for my Mom).

It has the same type of menu system as the rest of the Sony’s but this thing takes pics so quickly its amazing. There is virtually no lag between hitting the button and when it takes the pics, I was amazed. It seems quicker then my T1 which was twice the price. I think the picture quality is great as well.

Bottom line, if you need a better Digital Camera then your old 2MP and don’t want to spend a lot, this is a great camera. Paired with your own rechargable AAs and some bigger Memory Sticks, you have a great camera.

Thanks,
Erik

I just saw that camera at a Circuit City near me.  I was surprised that a tiny camera with 4.1 MP and the Sony name had such a great price.  It was good to see Sony compete at that level.

thansk for the review tifosiv122.. just picked one up for my girlfriend. today is the last day for the 25 dollars gift card offer on circuitcity.com

I’m sure she’ll love it. My mom loves hers…she’s been taking pics the past 2 days, she picked it up right away, and thats not easy for someone technically challenged…lol.

Since I have a ton of basic MS that I don’t use anymore I gave them to her…128, 64, 16, 8…I think between those 4 she’ll do fine.

Good luck with your camera,
Erik

the picture quality is very impressive..especially for the price paid..very happy..

I agree. She sent me some pics last week…yes, it’s not the best 4MP out there, but it is the best of the budget ones, I am positive of that.

Its hard to think of Sony as a budget company…

Erik

Well I just got my dad the P73 camera which for £175 was a very good deal.  Why is it that sony can do somethings so right, and other things so wrong and rarely anything inbetween :shock: