Reasons to choose Compact 103
Released in 2011, Compact 103 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
AgfaPhoto Compact 103
vs AgfaPhoto Optima 103
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Compact 10328 mm²
Optima 103- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Optima 103 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Compact 103MetricOptima 103
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight100 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 Optima 103 has the larger sensor area. The Optima 103 has the lighter body. The Compact 103 and Optima 103 have the same effective resolution. The Compact 103 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optima 103
Released in 2010, Optima 103 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.