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 Mavica CD250
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P4321 mm²
Mavica CD250- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P43 and Mavica CD250 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-P43MetricMavica CD250
4.1 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.28 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
5.2 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
19.23 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
148 gWeight610 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
2x AABatteryInfoLithium (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-P43 and Mavica CD250 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 Mavica CD250
Released in 2002, Mavica CD250 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 610 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.