
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.
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