Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F77
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-F77 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 152 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F77
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P71
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F7738 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P71- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-F77 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-F77MetricCyber-shot DSC-P71
4.1 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.04 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
9.24 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
10.82 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
152 gWeight284 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorageMemory Stick
InfoLithiumBatteryAA (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-F77 and Cyber-shot DSC-P71 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-F77 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-F77 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-F77 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.