Reasons to choose DSC S3
Released in 2004, DSC S3 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo DSC S3
vs Sanyo Xacti C4
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DSC S321 mm²
Xacti C4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DSC S3 and Xacti C4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DSC S3MetricXacti C4
3.2 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.58 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
6.66 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
15.01 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight178 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-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 DSC S3 and Xacti C4 have the same sensor area. The DSC S3 has the lighter body. The Xacti C4 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti C4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti C4
Released in 2005, Xacti C4 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 178 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.