Reasons to choose FinePix F40fd
Released in 2007, FinePix F40fd has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 181 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F40fd
vs Praktica DCZ 10.1
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix F40fd38 mm²
DCZ 10.1- Area ratio
- 1.27:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 26.7%
The FinePix F40fd has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F40fdMetricDCZ 10.1
8.1 MPEffective pixels10.37 MP
8 × 6Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.43 µmPixel pitch1.91 µm
5.93 µm²Pixel area3.65 µm²
16.88 MP/cm²Pixel density27.36 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
181 gWeight121 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (NP-70) Li-ion batteryBattery2x 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 FinePix F40fd has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 10.1 has the lighter body. The DCZ 10.1 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 10.1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 10.1
Released in 2009, DCZ 10.1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10.37 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.