Reasons to choose A950
Released in 2009, A950 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE A950
vs GE X3
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
A95028 mm²
X3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The A950 and X3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
A950MetricX3
9.1 MPEffective pixels10.7 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.75 µmPixel pitch1.61 µm
3.05 µm²Pixel area2.59 µm²
32.82 MP/cm²Pixel density38.59 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight380 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 A950 and X3 have the same sensor area. The A950 has the lighter body. The X3 has the higher effective resolution. The A950 and X3 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X3
Released in 2009, X3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.7 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.