Reasons to choose A1030
Released in 2008, A1030 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE A1030
vs GE E1050 TW
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
A103028 mm²
E1050 TW- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 15 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.2%
The A1030 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
A1030MetricE1050 TW
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.08 × 4.56
2.05 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area2.75 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density36.43 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
—Weight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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 A1030 has the larger sensor area. The A1030 and E1050 TW have the same body weight. The A1030 and E1050 TW have the same effective resolution. The A1030 and E1050 TW were both released in 2008. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E1050 TW
Released in 2008, E1050 TW has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.