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 FD-100
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S3021 mm²
Mavica FD-100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 and Mavica FD-100 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 FD-100
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.05 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
16.4 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
6.1 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight284 g
Memory StickStorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed) or MemoryStick (slot)
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-F330)
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 FD-100 have the same sensor area. The Mavica FD-100 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S30 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica FD-100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-100
Released in 2002, Mavica FD-100 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 284 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.