Reasons to choose Finecam L4v
Released in 2003, Finecam L4v has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 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 L4v
vs Kyocera Finecam S3L
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Finecam L4v38 mm²
Finecam S3L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Finecam L4v and Finecam S3L 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 L4vMetricFinecam S3L
4.13 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.03 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
9.18 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
10.9 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight165 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 Finecam L4v and Finecam S3L have the same sensor area. The Finecam S3L has the lighter body. The Finecam L4v has the higher effective resolution. The Finecam L4v is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Finecam S3L
Released in 2002, Finecam S3L has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.