Reasons to choose DCZ 2.1 S
Released in 2003, DCZ 2.1 S has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 2.1 S
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
DCZ 2.1 S21 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
DCZ 2.1 SMetricCyber-shot DSC-S80
2.11 MPEffective pixels4 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.68 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
7.19 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
13.91 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight249 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
1x CR-V3, 2x AABattery2x 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 DCZ 2.1 S 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.