Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W125
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-W125 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 156 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W125
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W360
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W12528 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W360- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W360 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-W125MetricCyber-shot DSC-W360
7.2 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
3.45 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
28.99 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
156 gWeight—
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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-W360 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W360 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W360 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W360 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W360
Released in 2010, Cyber-shot DSC-W360 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.