Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-L1
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-L1 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P2
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-L121 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 and Cyber-shot DSC-P2 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-L1MetricCyber-shot DSC-P2
4.1 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.28 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
5.2 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
19.23 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight179 g
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick
InfoLithium (NP-FT1)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-FC10)
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-L1 and Cyber-shot DSC-P2 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P2
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-P2 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 179 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.