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 47 SL
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Mega Image 3425 mm²
Mega Image 47 SL- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Mega Image 47 SL has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Mega Image 34MetricMega Image 47 SL
3.1 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
190 gWeight185 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 Mega Image 47 SL has the larger sensor area. The Mega Image 47 SL has the lighter body. The Mega Image 47 SL has the higher effective resolution. The Mega Image 47 SL is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mega Image 47 SL
Released in 2004, Mega Image 47 SL has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.