Reasons to choose sensor 505-X
Released in 2009, sensor 505-X has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 85 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The sensor 505-X and sensor 530s have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The sensor 505-X and sensor 530s have the same sensor area. The sensor 505-X has the lighter body. The sensor 505-X and sensor 530s have the same effective resolution. The sensor 505-X and sensor 530s were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2009, sensor 505-X has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 85 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2009, sensor 530s has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.