Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P71
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-P71 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 284 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P71
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S70
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P7138 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S70- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 and Cyber-shot DSC-S70 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-P71MetricCyber-shot DSC-S70
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
284 gWeight405 g
Memory StickStorageMemory Stick
AA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)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-P71 and Cyber-shot DSC-S70 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 and Cyber-shot DSC-S70 have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S70
Released in 2000, Cyber-shot DSC-S70 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 405 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.