Reasons to choose Xacti S6
Released in 2005, Xacti S6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.37 MP effective resolution, and a 173 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo Xacti S6
vs Sanyo Xacti VPC-603
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Xacti S625 mm²
Xacti VPC-603- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Xacti S6 and Xacti VPC-603 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
Xacti S6MetricXacti VPC-603
6.37 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.97 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.9 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
25.64 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
173 gWeight—
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
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 Xacti S6 and Xacti VPC-603 have the same sensor area. The Xacti VPC-603 has the lighter body. The Xacti S6 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti VPC-603 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti VPC-603
Released in 2006, Xacti VPC-603 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.