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Sony Digital Mavica MVC-FD51 vs Sony Digital Mavica MVC-FD71

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SonyDigital Mavica MVC-FD51SonyDigital Mavica MVC-FD71
Overview
ReleasedJuly 1998July 1998
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactBridge
Sensor formatOtherOther
Sensor typeInterlaced CCDProgressive CCD
Effective resolution0.38 MP0.33 MP
Largest image640 × 480640 × 480
RAW recordingNoNo
Sensor detail1/4-inch interlaced CCD; Sony’s launch table specifies 410,000 total and 380,000 effective sensor pixels. Output JPEG photographs remain 640 × 480 pixels.1/4-inch progressive CCD; Sony’s launch table specifies 350,000 total and 330,000 effective sensor pixels. Individual output photographs remain 640 × 480 pixels.
Image formatsJPEG (.JPG) with camera-only .411 index files; Standard and Fine compression settingsNormal JPEG and uncompressed Bitmap recording at 640 × 480; Bitmap also saves a JPEG. Email mode adds a 320 × 240 JPEG. Multi mode saves a 960 × 720 composite of nine frames, not a photograph with that individual image resolution. Standard and Fine JPEG compression settings.
Image processor–RISC image processing; Sony claims approximately four-second JPEG saving, around 60% shorter than the MVC-FD7
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens47 mm equivalent40–400 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2f/1.8–2.9
Optical zoom–10×
Lens detailBuilt-in fixed lens; actual focal length 4.8 mm, equivalent to 47 mm on a 35 mm still camera; f/2 maximum apertureBuilt-in 10× zoom; actual focal length 4.2–42 mm, equivalent to 40–400 mm on a 35 mm still camera; f/1.8–2.9 maximum aperture
AutofocusFixed focus, not autofocus; normal subjects from 0.7 m to infinity, with a manual macro switch for approximately 8–25 cmAutofocus or manual focus using the lens ring; approximately 1 cm minimum focus distance at wide angle and 100 cm at telephoto
Burst detail–Multi mode captures nine small frames at approximately 0.25-second intervals into one 960 × 720 composite. Focus and exposure settings remain fixed and flash is disabled; this is not full-resolution continuous shooting.
Stabilisation detailField mode reduces camera-shake blur; Frame mode captures more detail but can blur moving subjects. This capture-mode behaviour is not a claim of optical or sensor-shift stabilisation.–
FlashMetered built-in flash, manually enabled or disabled; Sony specifies 0.5–3 m subject distance. Flash recording switches Frame mode to Field.Built-in flash with automatic, forced-on and off settings; Sony specifies 0.5–2.5 m subject distance. High, Normal and Low flash-level settings.
Exposure controlsAutomatic exposure and white balance; ±1.5 EV compensation; approximately 10-second self-timer. Picture effects include Pastel, Negative Art, Sepia and Black & White.Automatic exposure and white balance; ±1.5 EV compensation in 0.5 EV steps. Program AE modes include Soft Portrait, Sports Lesson, Beach & Ski, Sunset & Moon, Landscape and Panfocus. Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White and Solarize picture effects; approximately 10-second self-timer.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots61,38084,260
Display detail2.5-inch TFT LCD with 61,380 dots, brightness controls and six-image index playback; framing uses the LCD2.5-inch TFT LCD with 84,260 dots, brightness controls, six-image index playback and switchable backlight; a rear solar window can illuminate the LCD using external light
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)620 photographs950 photographs
Body weight470 g480 g
Release detailJapan on-sale date 1 July 1998, announced 3 June 1998 in Sony’s press releaseJapan on-sale date 1 July 1998, announced 3 June 1998 in Sony’s press release
Recording media3.5-inch 2HD floppy disk, MS-DOS formatted, 1.44 MB. Approximately 30–40 images per disk in Standard or 15–20 in Fine, depending on subject. Two-speed drive; Sony claims approximately six-second JPEG recording.3.5-inch 2HD floppy disk, MS-DOS formatted, 1.44 MB; two-speed drive. Approximately 25–40 Normal-mode images per disk in Standard or 15–20 in Fine, depending on subject. Bitmap mode holds one image set per disk; Multi mode approximately 10–15 composites. Image Copy and Disk Copy functions.
Battery life detailNP-F330 InfoLITHIUM battery supplied in the English manual; compatible NP-F530 and NP-F550 batteries and AC-V700 adaptor. Approximately 620 shots / 85 minutes without flash on a fully charged NP-F330 at 25°C with 10-second intervals; not CIPA. NP-F550 gives approximately 1,100 shots / 150 minutes under the same manual conditions.NP-F330 InfoLITHIUM battery supplied in the English manual; compatible NP-F530 and NP-F550 batteries and AC-V700 adaptor. Approximately 950 shots / 70 minutes without flash on a fully charged NP-F330 at 25°C, Normal/Standard recording with four-second intervals; not CIPA. Optional NP-F550 gives approximately 2,000 shots / 150 minutes under the same conditions.
ChargingBC-V615 external charger; NP-F330 approximately 150 minutes normal charge or 210 minutes full charge, starting emptyBC-V615 external charger; NP-F330 approximately 150 minutes normal charge or 210 minutes full charge, starting empty
DimensionsApproximately 126.5 × 110.5 × 62.5 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 137.5 × 103 × 62 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 470 g excluding battery and floppy diskSony’s launch release gives approximately 480 g body weight. English manual’s approximately 590 g includes NP-F330 battery, CR2025 cell, floppy disk, shoulder strap and lens cap; Japanese launch’s approximately 600 g figure includes NP-F550 battery, floppy disk and lens cap.
In the boxEnglish manual lists NP-F330 battery, battery charger, mains cable and shoulder strap. Japanese launch lists the NP-F550 battery/charger kit separately; regional contents differ.English manual lists NP-F330 battery, battery charger, mains cable, shoulder strap and lens cap. Japanese launch lists the NP-F550 battery/charger kit separately; regional contents differ.
Video
Video detailStill photographs only; no movie recording described in the manualStill photographs and Multi image composites; no movie recording described in the manual

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