A linearizing correction unit (104) carries out a linearizing correction
process on the output of an image sensor (8) based upon linearizing
correction data stored in a linearizing correction data holding unit
(102), and a light-irregularity correction unit (108) carries out a
light-irregularity correction process on the image sensor output that has
been subjected to the linearizing correction process based upon
light-irregularity correction data stored in a light-irregularity
correction data holding unit (106). A refection factor calculation unit
(110) calculates an integral value of the in-plane reflection factor of a
test piece by using the output that has been subjected to the linearizing
correction and light-irregularity correction with respect to pixel
outputs of the image sensor (8) obtained when the test piece having
in-plane density irregularities is measured. A quantifying unit (114)
applies calibration curve data of a calibration-curve-data holding unit
(112) to the integrated reflection factor obtained by the reflection
factor calculation unit so that a sample density of the test piece is
calculated.