Reasons to choose D-390
Released in 2003, D-390 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-390
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
D-39021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S80- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S80 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-390MetricCyber-shot DSC-S80
1.9 MPEffective pixels4 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
7.98 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
12.53 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight249 g
xD Picture CardStorageMemory 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 Cyber-shot DSC-S80 has the larger sensor area. The D-390 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S80 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S80
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S80 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 249 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.