Reasons to choose Compact 102
Released in 2009, Compact 102 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
AgfaPhoto Compact 102
vs AgfaPhoto Optima 102
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Compact 10228 mm²
Optima 102- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Compact 102 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Compact 102MetricOptima 102
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight105 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Compact 102 has the larger sensor area. The Optima 102 has the lighter body. The Compact 102 and Optima 102 have the same effective resolution. The Compact 102 and Optima 102 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optima 102
Released in 2009, Optima 102 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.