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 VPC S3 EX
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
VPC J4 EX21 mm²
Xacti VPC S3 EX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The VPC J4 EX and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
VPC J4 EXMetricXacti VPC S3 EX
4 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
5.33 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
18.76 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
147 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure 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 J4 EX and Xacti VPC S3 EX have the same sensor area. The Xacti VPC S3 EX has the lighter body. The VPC J4 EX has the higher effective resolution. The VPC J4 EX and Xacti VPC S3 EX were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti VPC S3 EX
Released in 2004, Xacti VPC S3 EX has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.