Reasons to choose DSC S4
Released in 2004, DSC S4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 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 S4
vs Sanyo VPC HD1 EX
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DSC S425 mm²
VPC HD1 EX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DSC S4 and VPC HD1 EX 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 S4MetricVPC HD1 EX
4 MPEffective pixels5.08 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area4.89 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density20.45 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight235 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 S4 and VPC HD1 EX have the same sensor area. The DSC S4 has the lighter body. The VPC HD1 EX has the higher effective resolution. The VPC HD1 EX is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VPC HD1 EX
Released in 2005, VPC HD1 EX has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.08 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.