Reasons to choose MX-1500
Released in 1999, MX-1500 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm MX-1500
vs Minolta DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
MX-150031 mm²
DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The MX-1500 and DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom 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
MX-1500MetricDiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.4 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.86 µmPixel pitch4.68 µm
23.63 µm²Pixel area21.94 µm²
4.23 MP/cm²Pixel density4.56 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight380 g
SmartMediaStorageCompact Flash
AA NiMH (2) batteries (supplied)BatteryAA (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 MX-1500 and DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom have the same sensor area. The MX-1500 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The MX-1500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom
Released in 1998, DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.4 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.