Reasons to choose Finecam S3
Released in 2001, Finecam S3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kyocera Finecam S3
vs Kyocera Finecam S4
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Finecam S338 mm²
Finecam S4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Finecam S3 and Finecam S4 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 S3MetricFinecam S4
3.34 MPEffective pixels4.13 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.03 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.18 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density10.9 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight210 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion battery (supplied) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion battery (supplied) 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 S3 and Finecam S4 have the same sensor area. The Finecam S3 has the lighter body. The Finecam S4 has the higher effective resolution. The Finecam S4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Finecam S4
Released in 2002, Finecam S4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.