Sony Mavica FD-88 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony Mavica FD-88 is a 1.3MP 1/3 inch compact camera — known for its Floppy Disk Storage and 1.3MP 1/3-Inch Sensor. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Sony Mavica FD-88
Key Features — Sony Mavica FD-88
Floppy Disk Storage: Saves images directly to standard 3.5-inch floppy disks, eliminating the need for proprietary memory cards or a card reader to transfer files.
1.3MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD: 84,000-dot rear display provides a large screen for framing and image review relative to cameras of this era.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Offers a traditional framing option independent of the LCD display.
Five In-Camera Color Profiles: Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Color Negative, and Solarize modes allow creative processing at the point of capture without post-production software.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Provides supplemental lighting for indoor or low-light shooting without requiring an external flash unit.
Camera Specifications — Sony Mavica FD-88
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 1.3MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 100 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 2.5 inches TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | 84,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical tunnel viewfinder |
Description — Sony Mavica FD-88
The Sony Mavica FD-88 is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 1/3-inch sensor with 1.3MP resolution, capable of a maximum image output of 1280x960 pixels. The camera is equipped with a 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 84,000 dots of resolution alongside an optical tunnel viewfinder, giving users two options for composing shots. Autofocus uses a single-point contrast detection system with no subject or eye tracking.
The fixed ISO 100 sensitivity means the camera performs best in good lighting, supplemented when needed by the built-in pop-up flash. Creative shooters will appreciate the five available color profiles: Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Color Negative, and Solarize. The body is constructed from plastic, measures 142 x 107 x 73 mm, and weighs 600g, with no weather sealing.
Power is supplied by a Sony InfoLithium NP-F330 or NP-F550 battery, good for roughly 100–120 shots per charge. There is no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB connectivity on board.
Pros — Sony Mavica FD-88
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display with 84,000 dots provides a generously sized screen for a camera of this era
- ✓Five color profile options — Standard, Sepia, Black & White, Color Negative, and Solarize — offer in-camera creative processing
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash provides supplemental lighting without the need for an external unit
Cons — Sony Mavica FD-88
- ✗ISO is fixed at 100 with no range, limiting usability in low-light conditions
- ✗Maximum photo resolution of 1280x960 (1.3MP) is very low by modern standards
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
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