Sony Mavica FD-87 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony FD-87 is a 1.3MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — known for its Floppy Disk Storage and 1.3MP 1/2.5" Sensor. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony FD-87
Key Features — Sony FD-87
Floppy Disk Storage: Records images directly to standard 3.5-inch floppy disks, making file transfer straightforward on any computer with a floppy drive — a defining feature of the Mavica line.
1.3MP 1/2.5" Sensor: Captures still images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of early-2000s consumer digital cameras.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD: A 123,000-dot rear display handles both live framing and image playback, with no optical viewfinder present.
Fixed ISO 100: The camera operates at a single sensitivity level with no adjustment, so shooting is best suited to well-lit conditions.
Four Color Profiles: Normal, Black & White, Sepia, and Negative Art modes allow basic creative choices to be applied in-camera at capture.
Built-In Flash: An integrated flash provides supplemental lighting for low-light or indoor shooting at the fixed ISO 100 sensitivity.
Camera Specifications — Sony FD-87
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 1.3MP |
| Processor | 12-bit DXP A/D conversion |
| ISO Range | 100 – 100 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Burst Rate | 1 fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 2.5 inches TFT LCD |
Description — Sony FD-87
The Sony Mavica FD-87 is a point-and-shoot compact camera built around a 1/2.5-inch, 1.3MP sensor with 12-bit DXP A/D conversion for image processing. It captures stills at up to 1280x960 pixels and supports four color profiles — Normal, Black & White, Sepia, and Negative Art — for in-camera creative control. The autofocus system uses contrast detection with a single focus point, and manual focus is also available.
A 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 123,000-dot resolution serves as the primary display for framing and playback, as no viewfinder is included. A built-in flash is on board for supplemental lighting. The camera runs on Sony InfoLithium NP-F330 or NP-F550 batteries, offering around 90 to 120 minutes of runtime.
The plastic body measures 143 x 103 x 75 mm and weighs 630g, with no weather sealing. ISO is fixed at 100, and there is no image stabilization or video recording capability listed in the specifications.
Pros — Sony FD-87
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display with 123,000-dot resolution aids framing and image review
- ✓Four in-camera color profiles (Normal, Black & White, Sepia, Negative Art) offer creative flexibility
- ✓12-bit DXP A/D conversion for image processing
Cons — Sony FD-87
- ✗Fixed ISO 100 only — no sensitivity adjustment available for varied lighting conditions
- ✗No image stabilization of any type (in-body or digital)
- ✗No video recording capability per specifications
Videos — Sony FD-87
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