Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-U20
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-U20 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 118 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U20
vs Sony Mavica CD1000
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-U2021 mm²
Mavica CD1000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-U20 and Mavica CD1000 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-U20MetricMavica CD1000
2 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.26 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
10.66 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
9.38 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
118 gWeight980 g
Memory StickStorage8cm CDR
AAA (2) batteries NiMH suppliedBatteryInfoLithium (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-U20 and Mavica CD1000 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-U20 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-U20 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-U20 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica CD1000
Released in 2000, Mavica CD1000 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 980 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.