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 VPC S3 EX
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DSC S321 mm²
Xacti VPC S3 EX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DSC S3 and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DSC S3MetricXacti VPC S3 EX
3.2 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.58 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
6.66 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
15.01 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery2x AA
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 VPC S3 EX have the same sensor area. The DSC S3 and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same body weight. The DSC S3 and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same effective resolution. The DSC S3 and Xacti VPC S3 EX were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti VPC S3 EX
Released in 2004, Xacti VPC S3 EX 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.