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 Mavica CD250
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S3021 mm²
Mavica CD250- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 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-S30MetricMavica CD250
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 gWeight610 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 CD250 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 has the lighter body. The Mavica CD250 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica CD250 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.