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Side-by-side comparison

Pentax Optio S4i
vs Pentax Optio WP

Archive illustration for Pentax Optio S4i

Pentax / 2004

Optio S4i

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Pentax Optio WP

Pentax / 2005

Optio WP

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
Optio S4i
25 mm²
Optio WP
Area ratio
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The Optio S4i and Optio WP 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

Optio S4iMetricOptio WP
4 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
105 gWeight120 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 Optio S4i and Optio WP have the same sensor area. The Optio S4i has the lighter body. The Optio WP has the higher effective resolution. The Optio WP is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Optio S4i

Released in 2004, Optio S4i has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Optio WP

Released in 2005, Optio WP has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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