Reasons to choose Mavica CD400
Released in 2002, Mavica CD400 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 640 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Mavica CD400
vs Sony Mavica CD500
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Mavica CD40038 mm²
Mavica CD500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Mavica CD400 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Mavica CD400MetricMavica CD500
3.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
640 gWeight606 g
8cm CDR, 8cm CDRWStorage8cm CDR, 8cm CDRW
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)BatteryInfoLithium (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 Mavica CD400 and Mavica CD500 have the same sensor area. The Mavica CD500 has the lighter body. The Mavica CD500 has the higher effective resolution. The Mavica CD500 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.