Reasons to choose AZ-1
Released in 2004, AZ-1 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 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
Olympus AZ-1
vs Sanyo Xacti C40
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
AZ-121 mm²
Xacti C40- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The AZ-1 and Xacti C40 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
AZ-1MetricXacti C40
3.2 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.58 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
6.66 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
15.01 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight152 g
xD Picture cardStorageSecure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 AZ-1 and Xacti C40 have the same sensor area. The Xacti C40 has the lighter body. The Xacti C40 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti C40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti C40
Released in 2006, Xacti C40 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 152 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.