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 Mavica CD500
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P7138 mm²
Mavica CD500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-P71MetricMavica CD500
3.34 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
284 gWeight606 g
Memory StickStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
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 Mavica CD500 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P71 has the lighter body. The Mavica CD500 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica CD500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.