Reasons to choose Luxmedia 12-03
Released in 2009, Luxmedia 12-03 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Luxmedia 12-03
vs Samsung L74 Wide
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Luxmedia 12-0325 mm²
L74 Wide- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Luxmedia 12-03 and L74 Wide 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
Luxmedia 12-03MetricL74 Wide
8 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight210 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
Li-Ion 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 Luxmedia 12-03 and L74 Wide have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 12-03 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 12-03 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 12-03 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose L74 Wide
Released in 2007, L74 Wide has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.