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Sony Mavica Model Comparison

A complete listing of Sony Mavica camera models and a series-based comparison. This page follows the exact index structure (left menu, main-content, right sidebar).

Digital Floppy Disk Series (MVC-FD, 1997–2001)
Model	Year	Sensor	Storage	Resolution	Notable Features
MVC-FD5	1997	CCD	Floppy	0.3MP	First digital Mavica
MVC-FD7	1997	CCD	Floppy	0.3MP	LCD screen
MVC-FD51	1997	CCD	Floppy	0.3MP	Compact body
MVC-FD71	1998	CCD	Floppy	0.3MP	Improved AF
MVC-FD73	1999	CCD	Floppy	0.3MP	Refined controls
MVC-FD75	1999	CCD	Floppy	0.3MP	Budget-friendly
MVC-FD81	1998	CCD	Floppy	0.8MP	Higher res FD
MVC-FD83	1999	CCD	Floppy	1.1MP	Better image quality
MVC-FD85	1999	CCD	Floppy	1.3MP	Improved optics
MVC-FD87	2000	CCD	Floppy	1.2MP	Later FD model

CD / Mini-CD Series (MVC-CD, 2000–2003)
Model	Year	Sensor	Storage	Resolution	Notable Features
MVC-CD1000	2000	CCD	Mini CD-R	1.9MP	CD storage
MVC-CD200	2001	CCD	Mini CD-R	1.9MP	Improved ergonomics
MVC-CD300	2001	CCD	Mini CD-R	3.1MP	Higher res
MVC-CD250	2002	CCD	Mini CD-R	1.9MP	Updated controls
MVC-CD400	2002	CCD	Mini CD-R	3.8MP	High-res CD era
MVC-CD350	2003	CCD	Mini CD-R	3.1MP	Refined CD models
MVC-CD500	2003	CCD	Mini CD-R	5.0MP	Top-end CD model

Memory Stick / Later Models
Model	Year	Sensor	Storage	Resolution	Notable Features
FD/ CD Hybrids	1999–2003	CCD	Floppy / MS / CD	0.3–5.0MP	Some models added Memory Stick support, USB, and improved LCDs

Notes:

Resolution and features shown are approximate; confirm with official manuals for specifics.
"MS" indicates Memory Stick compatibility (in addition to floppy or CD storage on some models).
CD-series cameras use mini CD-R discs (~156MB) — avoid full-size CDs.