Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-U50
Released in 2003, Cyber-shot DSC-U50 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 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-U50
vs Sony Mavica FD-97
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-U5021 mm²
Mavica FD-97- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 and Mavica FD-97 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-U50MetricMavica FD-97
2.1 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.19 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
10.15 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
9.85 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight990 g
Memory Stick DuoStorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed) or MemoryStick (slot)
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-U50 and Mavica FD-97 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-U50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-97
Released in 2001, Mavica FD-97 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 990 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.