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 Xacti VPC S3 EX
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DSC S421 mm²
Xacti VPC S3 EX- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The DSC S4 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
DSC S4MetricXacti VPC S3 EX
4 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 MP/cm²
6.02Crop 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 S4 has the larger sensor area. The DSC S4 and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same body weight. The DSC S4 has the higher effective resolution. The DSC S4 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.