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 Olympus C-40 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Finecam L4v38 mm²
C-40 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Finecam L4v and C-40 Zoom 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
Finecam L4vMetricC-40 Zoom
4.13 MPEffective pixels4.13 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.03 µmPixel pitch3.03 µm
9.18 µm²Pixel area9.18 µm²
10.9 MP/cm²Pixel density10.9 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight230 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 L4v and C-40 Zoom have the same sensor area. The Finecam L4v has the lighter body. The Finecam L4v and C-40 Zoom have the same effective resolution. The Finecam L4v is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-40 Zoom
Released in 2001, C-40 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.