Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Released in 2003, Cyber-shot DSC-F828 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 832 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F82838 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W7- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The Cyber-shot DSC-F828 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-F828MetricCyber-shot DSC-W7
8 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.69 µmPixel pitch2.29 µm
7.26 µm²Pixel area5.26 µm²
13.77 MP/cm²Pixel density19 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
832 gWeight253 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Memory Stick, MemoryStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
AAA (2) batteries NiMH suppliedBatteryAA (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-F828 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W7 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-F828 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W7 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W7
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-W7 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 253 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.