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-P93
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-N238 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P93- 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-P93
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 gWeight175 g
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)
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-P93 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-P93
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-P93 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.