Reasons to choose DS-260HD
Released in 1999, DS-260HD has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 700 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm DS-260HD
vs Fujifilm MX-500
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DS-260HD31 mm²
MX-500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DS-260HD and MX-500 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
DS-260HDMetricMX-500
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.86 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
23.63 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
4.23 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
700 gWeight220 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
Lithium-Ion (NP-100) Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 DS-260HD and MX-500 have the same sensor area. The MX-500 has the lighter body. The DS-260HD and MX-500 have the same effective resolution. The DS-260HD is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose MX-500
Released in 1998, MX-500 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.