Reasons to choose 3043
Released in 2004, 3043 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Concord 3043
vs Concord 4340z
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
304325 mm²
4340z- Area ratio
- 1.24:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.7%
The 3043 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
3043Metric4340z
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.24 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor5.75 × 4.32
3.15 µmPixel pitch2.42 µm
9.91 µm²Pixel area5.86 µm²
10.09 MP/cm²Pixel density17.07 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
100 gWeight160 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABattery2x 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 3043 has the larger sensor area. The 3043 has the lighter body. The 4340z has the higher effective resolution. The 3043 and 4340z were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose 4340z
Released in 2004, 4340z has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.24 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.