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 E1240
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
A103042 mm²
E1240- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The A1030 and E1240 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
A1030MetricE1240
10.1 MPEffective pixels12.5 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.05 µmPixel pitch1.84 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area3.4 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density29.43 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
—Weight150 g
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 and E1240 have the same sensor area. The A1030 has the lighter body. The E1240 has the higher effective resolution. The A1030 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E1240
Released in 2007, E1240 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.