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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Mavica CD500
vs Sony Mavica FD-75
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Mavica CD50038 mm²
Mavica FD-75- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Mavica CD500 and Mavica FD-75 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 CD500MetricMavica FD-75
5 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch11.24 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area126.32 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density0.79 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
606 gWeight580 g
8cm CDR, 8cm CDRWStorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed)
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 CD500 and Mavica FD-75 have the same sensor area. The Mavica FD-75 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 FD-75
Released in 2001, Mavica FD-75 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.