Reasons to choose Mavica FD-71
Released in 1998, Mavica FD-71 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 500 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Mavica FD-71
vs Sony Mavica FD-73
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Mavica FD-7131 mm²
Mavica FD-73- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Mavica FD-71 and Mavica FD-73 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 FD-71MetricMavica FD-73
0.3 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
10.12 µmPixel pitch10.12 µm
102.4 µm²Pixel area102.4 µm²
0.98 MP/cm²Pixel density0.98 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
500 gWeight500 g
Disk 3.5" (2x speed)StorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed)
InfoLithium (NP-F330)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-F550)
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 FD-71 and Mavica FD-73 have the same sensor area. The Mavica FD-71 and Mavica FD-73 have the same body weight. The Mavica FD-71 and Mavica FD-73 have the same effective resolution. The Mavica FD-73 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-73
Released in 1999, Mavica FD-73 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 500 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.