Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S700
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S700 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 178 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S70038 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W5- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W5 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-S700MetricCyber-shot DSC-W5
7.2 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.86 µmPixel pitch2.73 µm
3.45 µm²Pixel area7.43 µm²
28.99 MP/cm²Pixel density13.46 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
178 gWeight189 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)
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-W5 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S700 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S700 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W5
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-W5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 189 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.