Reasons to choose FinePix A850
Released in 2008, FinePix A850 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix A850
vs Fujifilm FinePix Z3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FinePix A85025 mm²
FinePix Z3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix A850 and FinePix Z3 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
FinePix A850MetricFinePix Z3
8.1 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.75 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
32.61 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
135 gWeight130 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture card
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion (NP-40) 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 FinePix A850 and FinePix Z3 have the same sensor area. The FinePix Z3 has the lighter body. The FinePix A850 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix A850 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix Z3
Released in 2006, FinePix Z3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.