Reasons to choose E840S
Released in 2008, E840S has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.35 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE E840S
vs GE E850
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
E840S25 mm²
E850- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The E840S and E850 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
E840SMetricE850
8.35 MPEffective pixels8.3 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.72 µmPixel pitch1.73 µm
2.97 µm²Pixel area2.99 µm²
33.62 MP/cm²Pixel density33.41 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight155 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 E840S and E850 have the same sensor area. The E840S has the lighter body. The E840S has the higher effective resolution. The E840S is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E850
Released in 2007, E850 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.