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-S80
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-G121 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S80- 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-S80
6 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
204 gWeight249 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
InfoLithium (NP-BG1)Battery2x AA
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-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-S80
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S80 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 249 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.