Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-N2
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-N2 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P120
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-N238 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P120- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The Cyber-shot DSC-N2 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-N2MetricCyber-shot DSC-P120
10.1 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.05 µmPixel pitch2.73 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area7.43 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density13.46 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight158 g
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryInfoLithium
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-N2 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P120 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-N2 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-N2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P120
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-P120 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.