Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S70
Released in 2000, Cyber-shot DSC-S70 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 405 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S70
vs Sony Mavica FD-73
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S7031 mm²
Mavica FD-73- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S70 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-S70MetricMavica FD-73
3.34 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.37 µmPixel pitch10.12 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area102.4 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density0.98 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
405 gWeight500 g
Memory StickStorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed)
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-F550)
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-S70 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S70 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S70 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S70 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-73
Released in 1999, Mavica FD-73 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 500 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.