Reasons to choose Mavica CD250
Released in 2002, Mavica CD250 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 610 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Mavica CD250
vs Sony Mavica FD-85
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Mavica CD25021 mm²
Mavica FD-85- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Mavica CD250 and Mavica FD-85 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
Mavica CD250MetricMavica FD-85
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
610 gWeight482 g
8cm CDR, 8cm CDRWStorageDisk 3.5", MemoryStick via adapter
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)BatteryInfoLithium (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 Mavica CD250 and Mavica FD-85 have the same sensor area. The Mavica FD-85 has the lighter body. The Mavica CD250 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica CD250 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-85
Released in 2000, Mavica FD-85 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 482 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.