Reasons to choose Mega Image 34
Released in 2003, Mega Image 34 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Yakumo Mega Image 34
vs Yakumo Mega Image 37
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Mega Image 3425 mm²
Mega Image 37- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Mega Image 37 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Mega Image 34MetricMega Image 37
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.46 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area6.06 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density16.51 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
190 gWeight185 g
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 Mega Image 37 has the larger sensor area. The Mega Image 37 has the lighter body. The Mega Image 37 has the higher effective resolution. The Mega Image 34 and Mega Image 37 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mega Image 37
Released in 2003, Mega Image 37 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.