Sony Mavica CD1000 Digital Camera
The Sony Mavica CD1000 is a 2.1MP 1/3 inch camera — known for its CD-R/RW Optical Disc Storage and 2.1MP 1/3-Inch Sensor. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Mavica CD1000 Digital Camera
Get notified when one lists.
We'll text or email you the moment a Sony Mavica CD1000 is listed on GearFocus.
Have a Sony Mavica CD1000 sitting in your bag?
You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.
Available Now on GearFocus
Excellent
$872.54
🚚 Free Shipping
Overview — Sony Mavica CD1000
Key Features — Sony Mavica CD1000
CD-R/RW Optical Disc Storage: Records images directly to 8cm CD-R or CD-RW discs, allowing playback on any standard CD-ROM drive without a card reader.
2.1MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 1600x1200 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras.
Optical Image Stabilization: Built-in OIS helps reduce blur from camera shake during handheld shooting.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD Display: 123,000-dot rear screen provides a generously sized panel for image review relative to cameras of its era.
Color LCD Viewfinder: 180,000-dot electronic viewfinder offers an alternative to the rear screen for composing shots in bright light.
Sony NP-F550 Battery: InfoLITHIUM battery rated for approximately 200–300 images per charge, with remaining capacity displayed in real time.
Specifications — Sony Mavica CD1000
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 2.1MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1600x1200 |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (OIS) |
Description — Sony Mavica CD1000
The Sony Mavica CD1000 is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 2.1MP, 1/3-inch type sensor, capturing images at up to 1600x1200 pixels. Its most distinctive feature is its use of optical disc as the storage medium, bypassing conventional memory cards entirely. The ISO range spans 100 to 400, and autofocus relies on a single-point contrast detection system.
Stabilization is handled by optical OIS to help control camera shake during handheld use. For monitoring and review, the camera offers a 2.5-inch TFT LCD display at 123,000 dots alongside a color LCD viewfinder resolving 180,000 dots. A pop-up flash with red-eye reduction is built in, with an additional proprietary external flash connector available.
Video is recorded at up to 16fps in 8-bit depth using the Standard color profile. The body measures 124 x 61 x 38 mm, weighs 980g, and is constructed from plastic with metal components — with no weather sealing. Power is supplied by the Sony NP-F550 InfoLITHIUM battery, rated for approximately 90–120 minutes of use.
Connectivity is limited to USB, with no wireless options.
Pros — Sony Mavica CD1000
- ✓Optical disc storage medium offers a unique and direct archival format without requiring a card reader
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display at 123,000 dots provides a reasonably sized screen for image review
Cons — Sony Mavica CD1000
- ✗2.1MP maximum resolution (1600x1200) is quite limited by modern standards, restricting large print or crop flexibility
- ✗ISO range tops out at 400, limiting low-light performance without flash
- ✗No weather sealing, making the camera vulnerable to moisture and dust
Reviews — Sony Mavica CD1000
Videos — Sony Mavica CD1000
CD Mavica: Sony's Weird CD Burning Digital Cameras! — This Does Not Compute