Reasons to choose Finecam L3v
Released in 2003, Finecam L3v has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kyocera Finecam L3v
vs Kyocera Finecam L4
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Finecam L3v25 mm²
Finecam L4- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Finecam L4 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
Finecam L3vMetricFinecam L4
3.34 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.53 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
6.38 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
15.67 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight215 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x 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 Finecam L4 has the larger sensor area. The Finecam L3v and Finecam L4 have the same body weight. The Finecam L4 has the higher effective resolution. The Finecam L3v and Finecam L4 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Finecam L4
Released in 2003, Finecam L4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.