Reasons to choose RCP-7430XW
Released in 2008, RCP-7430XW has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 124 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei RCP-7430XW
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W40
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
RCP-7430XW25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W40- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The RCP-7430XW and Cyber-shot DSC-W40 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
RCP-7430XWMetricCyber-shot DSC-W40
7.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
124 gWeight123 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2x AA
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 RCP-7430XW and Cyber-shot DSC-W40 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W40 has the lighter body. The RCP-7430XW has the higher effective resolution. The RCP-7430XW is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W40
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-W40 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 123 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.