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Side-by-side comparison

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S30
vs Sony Mavica CD200

Archive illustration for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S30

Sony / 2000

Cyber-shot DSC-S30

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Sony Mavica CD200

Sony / 2001

Mavica CD200

Full specifications

Sensor area

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21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S30
21 mm²
Mavica CD200
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The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 and Mavica CD200 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-S30MetricMavica CD200
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.05 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
16.4 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
6.1 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight620 g
Memory StickStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)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-S30 and Mavica CD200 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 has the lighter body. The Mavica CD200 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica CD200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

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.

Reasons to choose Mavica CD200

Released in 2001, Mavica CD200 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 620 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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