Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-N1
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-N1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-N125 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S700- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-N1 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-N1MetricCyber-shot DSC-S700
8.1 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.16 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
4.68 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
21.37 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight178 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (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-N1 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-N1 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-N1 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S700
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S700 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 178 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.