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 105
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Compact 10328 mm²
Optima 105- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Optima 105 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 105
12 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 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 Optima 105 has the larger sensor area. The Optima 105 has the lighter body. The Optima 105 has the higher effective resolution. The Compact 103 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optima 105
Released in 2010, Optima 105 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.