Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S40
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S40 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S40
vs Sony Mavica CD350
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S4021 mm²
Mavica CD350- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 and Mavica CD350 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-S40MetricMavica CD350
4.23 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
5.04 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
19.84 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight522 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)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-S40 and Mavica CD350 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica CD350
Released in 2003, Mavica CD350 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.