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.
Side-by-side comparison
Concord 4042
vs Concord ES500z
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
404225 mm²
ES500z- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The 4042 and ES500z have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
4042MetricES500z
4.1 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.46 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
6.06 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
16.51 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight140 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery2x 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 4042 and ES500z have the same sensor area. The 4042 and ES500z have the same body weight. The ES500z has the higher effective resolution. The 4042 and ES500z were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ES500z
Released in 2005, ES500z has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.