Reasons to choose i4R
Released in 2004, i4R has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Contax i4R
vs Contax U4R
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
i4R21 mm²
U4R- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The i4R and U4R have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
i4RMetricU4R
4 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
5.33 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
18.76 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
90 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Li-Ion 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 i4R and U4R have the same sensor area. The i4R has the lighter body. The i4R and U4R have the same effective resolution. The i4R and U4R were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose U4R
Released in 2004, U4R has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.