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 M400R
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Finecam L3v21 mm²
Finecam M400R- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Finecam L3v and Finecam M400R 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
Finecam L3vMetricFinecam M400R
3.34 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.53 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
6.38 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
15.67 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight290 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 L3v and Finecam M400R have the same sensor area. The Finecam L3v has the lighter body. The Finecam M400R has the higher effective resolution. The Finecam M400R is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Finecam M400R
Released in 2004, Finecam M400R has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.