Reasons to choose E1240
Released in 2007, E1240 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE E1240
vs Samsung Pro815
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
E124058 mm²
Pro815- Area ratio
- 1.37:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 36.8%
The Pro815 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
E1240MetricPro815
12.5 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor8.8 × 6.6
1.84 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
3.4 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
29.43 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight910 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageCompact Flash Type I or II
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery3.7V Li-ion or 3V Lithium battery 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 Pro815 has the larger sensor area. The E1240 has the lighter body. The E1240 has the higher effective resolution. The E1240 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Pro815
Released in 2005, Pro815 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 910 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.