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 MZ2
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
VPC AZ138 mm²
VPC MZ2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The VPC AZ1 and VPC MZ2 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 MZ2
4.13 MPEffective pixels2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.03 µmPixel pitch4.35 µm
9.18 µm²Pixel area18.95 µm²
10.9 MP/cm²Pixel density5.28 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight280 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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 VPC AZ1 and VPC MZ2 have the same sensor area. The VPC AZ1 and VPC MZ2 have the same body weight. The VPC AZ1 has the higher effective resolution. The VPC MZ2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VPC MZ2
Released in 2002, VPC MZ2 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.