Reasons to choose ePhoto 1280
Released in 1997, ePhoto 1280 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 0.7 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
AgfaPhoto ePhoto 1280
vs Sony Mavica FD-71
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ePhoto 128031 mm²
Mavica FD-71- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The Mavica FD-71 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ePhoto 1280MetricMavica FD-71
0.7 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.4 × 4.8
6.38 µmPixel pitch10.12 µm
40.66 µm²Pixel area102.4 µm²
2.46 MP/cm²Pixel density0.98 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight500 g
SmartMediaStorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed)
AA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-F330)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Mavica FD-71 has the larger sensor area. The ePhoto 1280 has the lighter body. The ePhoto 1280 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica FD-71 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-71
Released in 1998, Mavica FD-71 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 500 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.