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Side-by-side comparison

HP Photosmart Mz67
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

Archive illustration for HP Photosmart Mz67

HP / 2007

Photosmart Mz67

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17

Sony / 2005

Cyber-shot DSC-W17

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
Photosmart Mz67
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W17
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The Photosmart Mz67 and Cyber-shot DSC-W17 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Photosmart Mz67MetricCyber-shot DSC-W17
8 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.29 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area5.26 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
227 gWeight197 g
Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x AA

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 Photosmart Mz67 and Cyber-shot DSC-W17 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W17 has the lighter body. The Photosmart Mz67 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart Mz67 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Photosmart Mz67

Released in 2007, Photosmart Mz67 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 227 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W17

Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-W17 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 197 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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