Reasons to choose FinePix F601 Zoom
Released in 2002, FinePix F601 Zoom has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F601 Zoom
vs Fujifilm FinePix PR21
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
FinePix F601 Zoom31 mm²
FinePix PR21- Area ratio
- 1.38:1
- Absolute difference
- 12 mm²
- Relative difference
- 38.2%
The FinePix F601 Zoom 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F601 ZoomMetricFinePix PR21
6 MPEffective pixels2.3 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.66 µmPixel pitch3.65 µm
7.08 µm²Pixel area13.36 µm²
14.13 MP/cm²Pixel density7.49 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight550 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
Lithium-Ion (NP-60) Li-ion batteryBattery3x 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 F601 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The FinePix F601 Zoom has the lighter body. The FinePix F601 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix F601 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix PR21
Released in 2001, FinePix PR21 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.