Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-G1
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-G125 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-H1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-G1 and Cyber-shot DSC-H1 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-G1MetricCyber-shot DSC-H1
6 MPEffective pixels5.25 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area4.73 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density21.14 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
204 gWeight438 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
InfoLithium (NP-BG1)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-G1 and Cyber-shot DSC-H1 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-G1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-H1
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-H1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.25 MP effective resolution, and a 438 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.