Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F505v
Released in 2000, Cyber-shot DSC-F505v has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 482 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505v
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P71
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F505v38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P71- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-F505v and Cyber-shot DSC-P71 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-F505vMetricCyber-shot DSC-P71
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
482 gWeight284 g
Memory StickStorageMemory Stick
InfoLithium (NP-FS11)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)
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-F505v and Cyber-shot DSC-P71 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-F505v and Cyber-shot DSC-P71 have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P71
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-P71 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 284 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.