Reasons to choose QV-5000SX
Released in 1998, QV-5000SX has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio QV-5000SX
vs Casio QV-5500SX
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
QV-5000SX17 mm²
QV-5500SX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The QV-5000SX and QV-5500SX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
QV-5000SXMetricQV-5500SX
1.2 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
3.79 µmPixel pitch3.79 µm
14.4 µm²Pixel area14.4 µm²
6.94 MP/cm²Pixel density6.94 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight320 g
Internal storageStorageCompact Flash
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) 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 QV-5000SX and QV-5500SX have the same sensor area. The QV-5000SX and QV-5500SX have the same body weight. The QV-5000SX and QV-5500SX have the same effective resolution. The QV-5500SX is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose QV-5500SX
Released in 1999, QV-5500SX has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.