Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W17
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-W17 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 197 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W17
vs Sony Mavica CD500
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W1738 mm²
Mavica CD500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W17 and Mavica CD500 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-W17MetricMavica CD500
7.2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.29 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
5.26 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
197 gWeight606 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
2x AABatteryInfoLithium (NP-FM50)
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-W17 and Mavica CD500 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W17 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W17 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W17 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica CD500
Released in 2003, Mavica CD500 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 606 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.