Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F717
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-F717 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 5.24 MP effective resolution, and a 594 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W12
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F71738 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W12- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The Cyber-shot DSC-F717 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
Cyber-shot DSC-F717MetricCyber-shot DSC-W12
5.24 MPEffective pixels5.22 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.33 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
11.08 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
9.02 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
594 gWeight189 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)Battery2x 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-F717 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W12 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-F717 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W12 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W12
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-W12 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.22 MP effective resolution, and a 189 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.