Reasons to choose Digimax 250
Released in 2004, Digimax 250 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 144 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax 250
vs Sanyo Xacti C40
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Digimax 25021 mm²
Xacti C40- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The Xacti C40 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digimax 250MetricXacti C40
1.9 MPEffective pixels4 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
7.98 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
12.53 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
144 gWeight152 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLi-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 Xacti C40 has the larger sensor area. The Digimax 250 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.