Reasons to choose Exilim EX-S3
Released in 2003, Exilim EX-S3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 72 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-S3
vs Casio QV-R40
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Exilim EX-S338 mm²
QV-R40- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-S3 and QV-R40 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-S3MetricQV-R40
3.1 MPEffective pixels4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
72 gWeight210 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH included)
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 Exilim EX-S3 and QV-R40 have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-S3 has the lighter body. The QV-R40 has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-S3 and QV-R40 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose QV-R40
Released in 2003, QV-R40 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.