Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W7
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-W7 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 253 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W725 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W80- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W7 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-W7MetricCyber-shot DSC-W80
7.2 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.29 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
5.26 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
19 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
253 gWeight155 g
Memory Stick, Memory Stick ProStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
AA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable 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-W7 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W80 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W7 and Cyber-shot DSC-W80 have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W80
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-W80 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.