Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P30
Released in 2001, Cyber-shot DSC-P30 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U50
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P3021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-U50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P30 and Cyber-shot DSC-U50 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-P30MetricCyber-shot DSC-U50
1.3 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.05 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
16.4 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
6.1 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight132 g
Memory StickStorageMemory Stick Duo
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAAA (2) batteries NiMH supplied
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-P30 and Cyber-shot DSC-U50 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-U50
Released in 2003, Cyber-shot DSC-U50 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.