Reasons to choose Mega Image 55cx
Released in 2005, Mega Image 55cx has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 367 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Yakumo Mega Image 55cx
vs Yakumo Mega Image 57
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Mega Image 55cx38 mm²
Mega Image 57- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Mega Image 55cx and Mega Image 57 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
Mega Image 55cxMetricMega Image 57
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
367 gWeight180 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
4x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 55cx and Mega Image 57 have the same sensor area. The Mega Image 57 has the lighter body. The Mega Image 55cx and Mega Image 57 have the same effective resolution. The Mega Image 55cx is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mega Image 57
Released in 2004, Mega Image 57 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.