Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F88
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-F88 has about 26 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 163 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F88
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30
VS
Sensor area
26 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F8825 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W30- Area ratio
- 1.05:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 5.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-F88 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-F88MetricCyber-shot DSC-W30
5.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.9 × 4.43Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.26 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
5.12 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
19.51 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
5.86Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
163 gWeight123 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
InfoLithium (NP-FR1)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion battery
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-F88 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W30 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W30 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W30
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-W30 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 123 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.