Reasons to choose Mega Image 47sx
Released in 2004, Mega Image 47sx has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 252 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Yakumo Mega Image 47sx
vs Yakumo Mega Image VII
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Mega Image 47sx31 mm²
Mega Image VII- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Mega Image 47sx 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 47sxMetricMega Image VII
4.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.04 µmPixel pitch3.15 µm
9.24 µm²Pixel area9.91 µm²
10.82 MP/cm²Pixel density10.09 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
252 gWeight85 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
4x AABattery2x AAA
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 47sx has the larger sensor area. The Mega Image VII has the lighter body. The Mega Image 47sx has the higher effective resolution. The Mega Image 47sx and Mega Image VII were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mega Image VII
Released in 2004, Mega Image VII has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 85 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.