Reasons to choose J1050
Released in 2009, J1050 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE J1050
vs GE X3
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
J105028 mm²
X3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The J1050 and X3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
J1050MetricX3
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.7 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.66 µmPixel pitch1.61 µm
2.75 µm²Pixel area2.59 µm²
36.43 MP/cm²Pixel density38.59 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight380 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 J1050 and X3 have the same sensor area. The J1050 has the lighter body. The X3 has the higher effective resolution. The J1050 and X3 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X3
Released in 2009, X3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.7 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.