Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S30
Released in 2000, Cyber-shot DSC-S30 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S30
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U10
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S3021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-U10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 and Cyber-shot DSC-U10 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-S30MetricCyber-shot DSC-U10
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.05 µmPixel pitch4.05 µm
16.4 µm²Pixel area16.4 µm²
6.1 MP/cm²Pixel density6.1 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight118 g
Memory StickStorageMemory Stick
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)BatteryAAA (2) batteries NiMH supplied
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-S30 and Cyber-shot DSC-U10 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-U10 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 and Cyber-shot DSC-U10 have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-U10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-U10
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-U10 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 118 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.