Reasons to choose Xacti C40
Released in 2006, Xacti C40 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 152 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo Xacti C40
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Xacti C4021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-P41- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Xacti C40 and Cyber-shot DSC-P41 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Xacti C40MetricCyber-shot DSC-P41
4 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.28 µm
5.33 µm²Pixel area5.2 µm²
18.76 MP/cm²Pixel density19.23 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
152 gWeight134 g
Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryInfoLithium (NP-FT1)
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 Xacti C40 and Cyber-shot DSC-P41 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-P41 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-P41 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti C40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-P41
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-P41 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 134 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.