Sony Mavica CD200 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony Mavica CD200 is a 2.1MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — known for its CD-R/RW Optical Disc Storage and 2.1MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony Mavica CD200
Key Features — Sony Mavica CD200
CD-R/RW Optical Disc Storage: Saves images directly to standard 80mm CD discs rather than memory cards, allowing discs to be played back on any CD-compatible computer without a card reader.
2.1MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 1600x1200 pixels, suitable for standard prints and on-screen sharing typical of early 2000s digital photography.
Optical Viewfinder: Provides a traditional optical viewfinder as an alternative to the LCD, useful for conserving battery or shooting in bright sunlight.
2.0-Inch TFT LCD Display: 123,000-dot screen allows for image composition and review directly on the camera body.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Integrated flash handles low-light shooting, with an accessory shoe also available for attaching an external flash unit.
Sony NP-FM50 InfoLithium Battery: Rated for approximately 120 minutes of use with the LCD active, and the InfoLithium system provides a real-time battery life readout.
Camera Specifications — Sony Mavica CD200
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 2.1MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1600x1200 |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 2.0 inches TFT LCD |
Description — Sony Mavica CD200
The Sony Mavica CD200 is a point-and-shoot compact camera built around a 1/2.5-inch, 2.1MP sensor, delivering stills at a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. Its most distinctive feature is its optical disc-based storage system, a format that sets it apart from card-based cameras entirely. Sensitivity spans ISO 100 to 400, and autofocus relies on contrast detection with a single focus point.
The camera includes a built-in pop-up flash and a proprietary hot shoe for external flash use. Framing is supported by both an optical viewfinder and a 2.0-inch, 123,000-dot TFT LCD display. The plastic body measures 139 x 97 x 81 mm and weighs 590g, with no weather sealing.
Video capture is available at 16fps. Power is supplied by a Sony NP-FM50 InfoLithium battery rated at approximately 120 minutes with the LCD enabled. USB connectivity is included, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are absent. There is no image stabilization of any type.
Pros — Sony Mavica CD200
- ✓Optical disc storage media offers a unique, self-contained archiving approach directly in-camera
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash plus proprietary hot shoe for external flash flexibility
- ✓2.0-inch TFT LCD display with 123,000-dot resolution for image review
Cons — Sony Mavica CD200
- ✗2.1MP maximum resolution at 1600x1200 is very low by modern or even contemporary standards
- ✗ISO range tops out at 400, limiting performance in lower light situations
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital