Reasons to choose FinePix F402
Released in 2002, FinePix F402 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F402
vs Fujifilm FinePix PR21
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
FinePix F40231 mm²
FinePix PR21- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The FinePix PR21 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F402MetricFinePix PR21
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.19 µmPixel pitch3.65 µm
10.15 µm²Pixel area13.36 µm²
9.85 MP/cm²Pixel density7.49 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight550 g
xD Picture cardStorageSmartMedia
Lithium-Ion (NP-60) Li-ion batteryBattery3x 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 FinePix PR21 has the larger sensor area. The FinePix F402 has the lighter body. The FinePix PR21 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix F402 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix PR21
Released in 2001, FinePix PR21 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.