Reasons to choose Digimax S500
Released in 2005, Digimax S500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 136 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax S500
vs Samsung L77
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Digimax S50025 mm²
L77- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digimax S500 and L77 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 S500MetricL77
5.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
136 gWeight160 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-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 Digimax S500 and L77 have the same sensor area. The Digimax S500 has the lighter body. The L77 has the higher effective resolution. The L77 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose L77
Released in 2007, L77 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.