Sony Mavica FD-200 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony Mavica FD-200 is a 2MP 1/3 inch compact camera — known for its 2MP 1/3-Inch Sensor and DXP Image Processor. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony Mavica FD-200
Key Features — Sony Mavica FD-200
2MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures still images at up to 1600x1200 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras.
DXP Image Processor: Sony's Digital Extended Processor handles image rendering and in-camera processing from the 2MP sensor.
Memory Stick Storage: Saves images to Sony Memory Stick media, the proprietary storage format of the era.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD: 123,000-dot rear display was a notably large screen for its time, useful for composing shots and reviewing images.
Five Color Profile Options: Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Negative Art, and Solarization can be applied in-camera at the time of capture.
Built-In Flash: Covers Auto, Forced, Off, and Red-eye Reduction modes for basic flash control in varied lighting situations.
Camera Specifications — Sony Mavica FD-200
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 2MP |
| Processor | 12-bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1600x1200 |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Sony Mavica FD-200
The Sony Mavica FD-200 is a point-and-shoot compact camera featuring a 2MP sensor on a 1/3-inch imaging surface, processed by Sony's 12-bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor). Maximum still resolution reaches 1600x1200 pixels, with five available color profiles: Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Negative Art, and Solarization. The camera's 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 123,000 dots serves as the sole framing and review display — no optical or electronic viewfinder is present.
Autofocus uses contrast detection with 1 focus point, and manual focus is also selectable. The ISO range spans 100 to 400. A built-in flash supports Auto, Forced, Off, and Red-eye Reduction modes.
Storage is via Memory Stick media, and a USB port handles computer connectivity. The body is constructed from plastic, measures 142 x 104 x 77 mm, and weighs 520g, with no weather sealing and no image stabilization. The lens is fixed and non-interchangeable.
Battery life is rated at approximately 75 minutes or 150 shots on the included NP-F330 InfoLITHIUM L cell.
Pros — Sony Mavica FD-200
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display with 123,000-dot resolution provides a large, clear screen for composition and review
- ✓Five color profile options — Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Negative Art, and Solarization — offer in-camera creative processing
- ✓12-bit DXP image processor handles image rendering from the 2MP sensor
Cons — Sony Mavica FD-200
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — imageStabilization.type is explicitly 'None'
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting low-light shooting capability
- ✗No viewfinder — viewfinder.type is null, leaving the LCD as the only framing option
Videos — Sony Mavica FD-200
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