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Side-by-side comparison

Samsung Digimax A503
vs Samsung Digimax U-CA 401

Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax A503

Samsung / 2006

Digimax A503

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax U-CA 401

Samsung / 2004

Digimax U-CA 401

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
Digimax A503
25 mm²
Digimax U-CA 401
Area ratio
1:1
Absolute difference
0 mm²
Relative difference
0%

The Digimax A503 and Digimax U-CA 401 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

Digimax A503MetricDigimax U-CA 401
5.2 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.19 µmPixel pitch2.52 µm
4.78 µm²Pixel area6.37 µm²
20.93 MP/cm²Pixel density15.7 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
—Weight165 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
2x AABatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

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 Digimax A503 and Digimax U-CA 401 have the same sensor area. The Digimax A503 has the lighter body. The Digimax A503 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax A503 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Digimax A503

Released in 2006, Digimax A503 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Digimax U-CA 401

Released in 2004, Digimax U-CA 401 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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