Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P73
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-P73 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P73
vs Sony Mavica CD250
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P7321 mm²
Mavica CD250- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P73 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-P73MetricMavica CD250
4.23 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.25 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
5.04 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
19.84 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight610 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorage8cm 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-P73 and Mavica CD250 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P73 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-P73 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-P73 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.