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 Kodak EasyShare DX3900
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Exilim EX-S338 mm²
EasyShare DX3900- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-S3 and EasyShare DX3900 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-S3MetricEasyShare DX3900
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
72 gWeight260 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompact Flash Type I
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 EasyShare DX3900 have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-S3 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-S3 and EasyShare DX3900 have the same effective resolution. The Exilim EX-S3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EasyShare DX3900
Released in 2001, EasyShare DX3900 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.