Sony Mavica FD-83 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony Mavica FD-83 is a 0.35MP 1/3 inch compact camera — with SD (480p) video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Mavica FD-83 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony Mavica FD-83
Key Features — Sony Mavica FD-83
Floppy Disk Storage: Saves images directly to standard 3.5-inch floppy disks, making this camera a defining example of Sony's Mavica storage format from the late 1990s.
0.35MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures still images at a maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels, typical of consumer digital cameras from this era.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD: Onboard screen allows for live framing and image review, which was a notable convenience feature at the time of release.
Five Still Color Profiles: Offers Standard, Sepia, B&W, Negative, and Solarize modes for in-camera creative effects without post-processing.
Built-In Flash: Auto, On, and Off flash modes provide basic control over supplemental lighting in varied shooting conditions.
Fixed ISO 100: The sensor operates at a single fixed ISO, meaning the camera performs best in bright, well-lit environments.
Camera Specifications — Sony Mavica FD-83
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 0.35MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 100 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 640x480 |
| Max Video Resolution | SD (480p) |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
Description — Sony Mavica FD-83
The Sony Mavica FD-83 is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 1/3-inch sensor delivering a maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels at 0.35MP. Autofocus is handled by a contrast detection system with 1 focus point, and the camera features a fixed lens with no interchangeable optics. Exposure flexibility is constrained — ISO is fixed at 100 — making this camera most effective in good lighting, aided by the built-in flash with Auto, On, and Off modes.
The 2.5-inch TFT LCD screen with 84,000 pixels of resolution enables live framing and image playback. Still image color profiles include Standard, Sepia, B&W, Negative, and Solarize, while video records at 16fps in 8-bit depth. The plastic body measures 142 x 107 x 63 mm and weighs 580g, with no weather sealing.
Power comes from the Sony InfoLithium NP-F330 battery, rated at approximately 1,200 shots per charge. No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB connectivity is included.
Pros — Sony Mavica FD-83
- ✓Five color profile options for stills (Standard, Sepia, B&W, Negative, Solarize) offer creative flexibility at capture
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display enables on-camera framing and image review
- ✓Built-in flash includes Auto, On, and Off modes for basic lighting control
Cons — Sony Mavica FD-83
- ✗Maximum still image resolution of 640x480 (0.35MP) is extremely limited even for screen use
- ✗ISO is fixed at 100 with no ability to adjust sensitivity
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (neither in-body nor digital)
Videos — Sony Mavica FD-83
Sony Digital Mavica: 1997 Floppy Disk Camera Experience — LGR