Reasons to choose GC-QX3HD
Released in 2001, GC-QX3HD has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
JVC GC-QX3HD
vs Yakumo Mega Image 35
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
GC-QX3HD38 mm²
Mega Image 35- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The GC-QX3HD and Mega Image 35 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
GC-QX3HDMetricMega Image 35
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.39 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area11.48 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density8.71 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
290 gWeight245 g
SmartMediaStorageCompactFlash type I
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery4x 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 GC-QX3HD and Mega Image 35 have the same sensor area. The Mega Image 35 has the lighter body. The GC-QX3HD has the higher effective resolution. The Mega Image 35 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mega Image 35
Released in 2003, Mega Image 35 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.