Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P200
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-P200 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P20025 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S650- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P200 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-P200MetricCyber-shot DSC-S650
7.1 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.31 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
5.34 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
18.74 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight178 g
Memory Stick / ProStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
InfoLithium (NP-FR1)BatteryAA (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-P200 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S650 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S650 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S650 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S650
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S650 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.