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 S4 EX
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DSC S425 mm²
Xacti VPC S4 EX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DSC S4 and Xacti VPC S4 EX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DSC S4MetricXacti VPC S4 EX
4 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight185 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 and Xacti VPC S4 EX have the same sensor area. The DSC S4 has the lighter body. The DSC S4 and Xacti VPC S4 EX have the same effective resolution. The DSC S4 and Xacti VPC S4 EX were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti VPC S4 EX
Released in 2004, Xacti VPC S4 EX has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.