Reasons to choose VPC AZ1
Released in 2001, VPC AZ1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo VPC AZ1
vs Sanyo VPC AZ3 EX
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
VPC AZ138 mm²
VPC AZ3 EX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The VPC AZ1 and VPC AZ3 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
VPC AZ1MetricVPC AZ3 EX
4.13 MPEffective pixels4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.03 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
9.18 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
10.9 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight220 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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 VPC AZ1 and VPC AZ3 EX have the same sensor area. The VPC AZ3 EX has the lighter body. The VPC AZ1 has the higher effective resolution. The VPC AZ3 EX is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VPC AZ3 EX
Released in 2002, VPC AZ3 EX has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.