Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-D770
Released in 1999, Cyber-shot DSC-D770 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D770
vs Sony Mavica FD-71
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-D77031 mm²
Mavica FD-71- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-D770 and Mavica FD-71 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-D770MetricMavica FD-71
1.4 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.68 µmPixel pitch10.12 µm
21.94 µm²Pixel area102.4 µm²
4.56 MP/cm²Pixel density0.98 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
900 gWeight500 g
PCMCIA (type II), Memory StickStorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed)
InfoLithium (NP-F550)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 Cyber-shot DSC-D770 and Mavica FD-71 have the same sensor area. The Mavica FD-71 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-D770 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-D770 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.