Reasons to choose A1255
Released in 2010, A1255 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE A1255
vs GE J1455
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
A125528 mm²
J1455- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The J1455 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
A1255MetricJ1455
12.4 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.5 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
2.24 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
44.73 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight130 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-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 J1455 has the larger sensor area. The A1255 and J1455 have the same body weight. The J1455 has the higher effective resolution. The A1255 and J1455 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose J1455
Released in 2010, J1455 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.