Reasons to choose Mega Image 85D
Released in 2005, Mega Image 85D has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.36 MP effective resolution, and a 416 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Yakumo Mega Image 85D
vs Yakumo Mega Image XL
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Mega Image 85D13 mm²
Mega Image XL- Area ratio
- 1.85:1
- Absolute difference
- 11 mm²
- Relative difference
- 85.2%
The Mega Image 85D 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 85DMetricMega Image XL
5.36 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor4.23 × 3.17
2.15 µmPixel pitch1.62 µm
4.63 µm²Pixel area2.63 µm²
21.58 MP/cm²Pixel density38.03 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor8.19
—Maximum video—
416 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
4x AABattery—
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 85D has the larger sensor area. The Mega Image XL has the lighter body. The Mega Image 85D has the higher effective resolution. The Mega Image 85D and Mega Image XL were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mega Image XL
Released in 2005, Mega Image XL has about 13 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.