Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S50
Released in 2000, Cyber-shot DSC-S50 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 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-S50
vs Sony Mavica FD-88
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S5017 mm²
Mavica FD-88- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S50 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-S50MetricMavica FD-88
2.11 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor4.8 × 3.6
3.18 µmPixel pitch3.79 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area14.4 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density6.94 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight600 g
Memory StickStorageDisk 3.5" (4x speed)
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-S50 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S50 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S50 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-88
Released in 1999, Mavica FD-88 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.