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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D700
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505

Archive illustration for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D700

Sony / 1998

Cyber-shot DSC-D700

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505

Sony / 1999

Cyber-shot DSC-F505

Full specifications

Sensor area

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31 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-D700
31 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F505
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The Cyber-shot DSC-D700 and Cyber-shot DSC-F505 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Cyber-shot DSC-D700MetricCyber-shot DSC-F505
1.4 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.68 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
21.94 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
4.56 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
900 gWeight475 g
PCMCIA (type II), Memory StickStorageMemory Stick
InfoLithium (NP-F550)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-FS11)

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-D700 and Cyber-shot DSC-F505 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-D700

Released in 1998, Cyber-shot DSC-D700 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.4 MP effective resolution, and a 900 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F505

Released in 1999, Cyber-shot DSC-F505 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 475 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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