Reasons to choose DiMAGE S404
Released in 2002, DiMAGE S404 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 425 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE S404
vs Minolta DiMAGE S414
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DiMAGE S40438 mm²
DiMAGE S414- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE S404 and DiMAGE S414 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
DiMAGE S404MetricDiMAGE S414
4.1 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.04 µmPixel pitch3.04 µm
9.24 µm²Pixel area9.24 µm²
10.82 MP/cm²Pixel density10.82 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
425 gWeight425 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) 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 DiMAGE S404 and DiMAGE S414 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE S404 and DiMAGE S414 have the same body weight. The DiMAGE S404 and DiMAGE S414 have the same effective resolution. The DiMAGE S414 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE S414
Released in 2003, DiMAGE S414 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 425 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.