Reasons to choose Optio SV
Released in 2004, Optio SV has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio SV
vs Pentax Optio SVi
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio SV25 mm²
Optio SVi- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio SV and Optio SVi 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 SVMetricOptio SVi
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight165 g
MultiMedia, 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 SV and Optio SVi have the same sensor area. The Optio SV has the lighter body. The Optio SV and Optio SVi have the same effective resolution. The Optio SVi is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio SVi
Released in 2005, Optio SVi has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.