Reasons to choose JD 1500 z3
Released in 2002, JD 1500 z3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.5 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 1500 z3
vs Jenoptik JD C 1.3 SD
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
JD 1500 z331 mm²
JD C 1.3 SD- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 1500 z3 and JD C 1.3 SD have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
JD 1500 z3MetricJD C 1.3 SD
1.5 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.53 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
20.48 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
4.88 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
340 gWeight80 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
4x AABattery3x AAA
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 1500 z3 and JD C 1.3 SD have the same sensor area. The JD C 1.3 SD has the lighter body. The JD 1500 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 1500 z3 and JD C 1.3 SD were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD C 1.3 SD
Released in 2002, JD C 1.3 SD has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 80 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.