Reasons to choose 3046
Released in 2005, 3046 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.14 MP effective resolution, and a 82 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Concord 3046
vs Concord 4042
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
304625 mm²
4042- Area ratio
- 1.24:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.7%
The 3046 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
3046Metric4042
3.14 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor5.75 × 4.32
3.13 µmPixel pitch2.46 µm
9.78 µm²Pixel area6.06 µm²
10.22 MP/cm²Pixel density16.51 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
82 gWeight140 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABattery2x AA
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 3046 has the larger sensor area. The 3046 has the lighter body. The 4042 has the higher effective resolution. The 3046 and 4042 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose 4042
Released in 2005, 4042 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.