Reasons to choose VPC J4 EX
Released in 2004, VPC J4 EX has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo VPC J4 EX
vs Sanyo Xacti C4
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
VPC J4 EX21 mm²
Xacti C4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The VPC J4 EX and Xacti C4 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 J4 EXMetricXacti C4
4 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
5.33 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
18.76 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
147 gWeight178 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 J4 EX and Xacti C4 have the same sensor area. The VPC J4 EX has the lighter body. The VPC J4 EX and Xacti C4 have the same effective resolution. The Xacti C4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti C4
Released in 2005, Xacti C4 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 178 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.