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-S40
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-G121 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S40- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Cyber-shot DSC-G1 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-G1MetricCyber-shot DSC-S40
6 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area5.04 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density19.84 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
204 gWeight132 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
InfoLithium (NP-BG1)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 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-S40
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S40 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.