Reasons to choose S730
Released in 2007, S730 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 186 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung S730
vs Sanyo VPC E890
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
S73025 mm²
VPC E890- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The S730 and VPC E890 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
S730MetricVPC E890
7.1 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
186 gWeight—
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)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 S730 and VPC E890 have the same sensor area. The VPC E890 has the lighter body. The VPC E890 has the higher effective resolution. The VPC E890 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VPC E890
Released in 2009, VPC E890 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.