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 JVC GC-QX5HD
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Exilim EX-S338 mm²
GC-QX5HD- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-S3 and GC-QX5HD have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-S3MetricGC-QX5HD
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
72 gWeight290 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 Exilim EX-S3 and GC-QX5HD have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-S3 has the lighter body. The GC-QX5HD has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-S3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GC-QX5HD
Released in 2001, GC-QX5HD has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.