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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo VPC HD1 EX
vs Sanyo Xacti S50
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
VPC HD1 EX25 mm²
Xacti S50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The VPC HD1 EX and Xacti S50 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 HD1 EXMetricXacti S50
5.08 MPEffective pixels5.18 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch2.19 µm
4.89 µm²Pixel area4.8 µm²
20.45 MP/cm²Pixel density20.85 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight118 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2x 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 HD1 EX and Xacti S50 have the same sensor area. The Xacti S50 has the lighter body. The Xacti S50 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti S50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti S50
Released in 2006, Xacti S50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.18 MP effective resolution, and a 118 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.