Reasons to choose JD 1300 F
Released in 2002, JD 1300 F has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 1300 F
vs Olympus C-2040 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
JD 1300 F31 mm²
C-2040 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 1300 F and C-2040 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
JD 1300 FMetricC-2040 Zoom
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.86 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
23.63 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
4.23 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight420 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSmartMedia
2x AABatteryAA (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 JD 1300 F and C-2040 Zoom have the same sensor area. The JD 1300 F has the lighter body. The C-2040 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The JD 1300 F is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-2040 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-2040 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.