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Quick facts

Full name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2006 · Released about 20 years ago
Sensor
7.53 × 5.64 mm CCD
Effective resolution
10.1 MP
Lens
38 - 114 mm
Zoom
3×
Weight
185 g
Battery
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Storage
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
9.41 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(7.53² + 5.64²) = 9.41 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
42 mm²

Sensor surface area

7.53 × 5.64 ≈ 42 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
2.05 µm

Pixel pitch

7.53 ÷ 3,672 × 1000 = 2.05 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
4.2 µm²

Pixel area

2.05² = 4.2 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
23.78 MP/cm²

Pixel density

10.1 MP ÷ 42 mm² ≈ 23.78 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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7.53 × 5.64 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
10.1 MP
Total pixels
—
Sensor
7.53 × 5.64 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,672 × 2,750
Maximum image
3,648 × 2,736
Crop factor
4.6

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–1,600
Viewfinder
None
Display
3 in / 230,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Battery
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
185 g
Dimensions
96.7 × 61.1 × 22.7 mm
Release year
2006

Sony Support UK

Aperture Priority
No
Battery
Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Brand
Sony
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
4.6
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
96.7 x 61.1 x 22.7 mm
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
38 - 114 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Macro Focus Range
6 cm
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
f2.8
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f12.9
Max Image Resolution
3648 x 2736
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Megapixels
10.10
Metering
Centre weighted, Multi-pattern, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
Cyber-shot DSC-N2
Normal Focus Range
50 cm
Optical Zoom
3x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
3678 x 2745
Sensor Size
1/1.7" (~ 7.53 x 5.64 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
None
Weight
185 g
White Balance Presets
7
Wireless
—
Year
2006

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