Reasons to choose AE100
Released in 2011, AE100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The AE100 and DC E1430 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The AE100 and DC E1430 have the same sensor area. The AE100 and DC E1430 have the same body weight. The AE100 and DC E1430 have the same effective resolution. The AE100 and DC E1430 were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2011, AE100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2011, DC E1430 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.