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Side-by-side comparison

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200
vs Sony Mavica CD500

Archive illustration for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200

Sony / 2005

Cyber-shot DSC-P200

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Sony Mavica CD500

Sony / 2003

Mavica CD500

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P200
38 mm²
Mavica CD500
Area ratio
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The Cyber-shot DSC-P200 and Mavica CD500 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-P200MetricMavica CD500
7.1 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
5.34 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
18.74 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight606 g
Memory Stick / ProStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
InfoLithium (NP-FR1)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-FM50)

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 and Mavica CD500 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P200 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-P200 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-P200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

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.

Reasons to choose Mavica CD500

Released in 2003, Mavica CD500 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 606 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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