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-T30
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-L125 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-T30- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Cyber-shot DSC-T30 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-L1MetricCyber-shot DSC-T30
4.1 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.28 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
5.2 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
19.23 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight169 g
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
InfoLithium (NP-FT1)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-FR1)
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-T30 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-L1 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-T30 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-T30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-T30
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-T30 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 169 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.