Reasons to choose Xacti VPC-503
Released in 2006, Xacti VPC-503 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sanyo Xacti VPC-503
vs Sanyo Xacti VPC-S500
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Xacti VPC-50325 mm²
Xacti VPC-S500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Xacti VPC-503 and Xacti VPC-S500 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 VPC-503MetricXacti VPC-S500
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight130 g
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 VPC-503 and Xacti VPC-S500 have the same sensor area. The Xacti VPC-503 and Xacti VPC-S500 have the same body weight. The Xacti VPC-503 and Xacti VPC-S500 have the same effective resolution. The Xacti VPC-S500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti VPC-S500
Released in 2007, Xacti VPC-S500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.