Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P43
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-P43 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P51
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P4321 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P51- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P43 and Cyber-shot DSC-P51 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-P43MetricCyber-shot DSC-P51
4.1 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.28 µmPixel pitch3.18 µm
5.2 µm²Pixel area10.1 µm²
19.23 MP/cm²Pixel density9.9 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
148 gWeight275 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorageMemory Stick
2x AABatteryAA (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-P43 and Cyber-shot DSC-P51 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P43 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-P43 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-P43 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P51
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-P51 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 275 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.