Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-M2
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-M2 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.3 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-M225 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W80- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-M2 and Cyber-shot DSC-W80 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-M2MetricCyber-shot DSC-W80
5.3 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.16 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
4.69 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
21.34 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight155 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
InfoLithium (NP-FR1)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion battery
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-M2 and Cyber-shot DSC-W80 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W80 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W80 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W80
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-W80 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.