Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P9
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-P9 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 206 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P938 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-V1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-P9 and Cyber-shot DSC-V1 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-P9MetricCyber-shot DSC-V1
4.1 MPEffective pixels5.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.04 µmPixel pitch2.7 µm
9.24 µm²Pixel area7.29 µm²
10.82 MP/cm²Pixel density13.72 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
206 gWeight298 g
Memory StickStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
InfoLithium (NP-FC10)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-FC11)
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-P9 and Cyber-shot DSC-V1 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P9 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-V1 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-V1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-V1
Released in 2003, Cyber-shot DSC-V1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 298 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.