Reasons to choose Mavica FD-83
Released in 1999, Mavica FD-83 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.7 MP effective resolution, and a 580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Mavica FD-83
vs Sony Mavica FD-91
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Mavica FD-8317 mm²
Mavica FD-91- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Mavica FD-83 and Mavica FD-91 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-83MetricMavica FD-91
0.7 MPEffective pixels0.7 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
4.97 µmPixel pitch4.97 µm
24.69 µm²Pixel area24.69 µm²
4.05 MP/cm²Pixel density4.05 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
580 gWeight950 g
Disk 3.5" (4x speed)StorageDisk 3.5" (2x speed)
InfoLithium (NP-F330)BatteryInfoLithium (NP-FS11)
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-83 and Mavica FD-91 have the same sensor area. The Mavica FD-83 has the lighter body. The Mavica FD-83 and Mavica FD-91 have the same effective resolution. The Mavica FD-83 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mavica FD-91
Released in 1998, Mavica FD-91 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.7 MP effective resolution, and a 950 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.