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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F55v
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F50538 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F55v- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Cyber-shot DSC-F55v 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-F505MetricCyber-shot DSC-F55v
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
4.02 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
475 gWeight280 g
Memory StickStorageMemory Stick
InfoLithium (NP-FS11)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-F55v has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-F55v has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-F55v has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-F55v is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F55v
Released in 2000, Cyber-shot DSC-F55v has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.