Reasons to choose JD 2.1 FF
Released in 2002, JD 2.1 FF has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 2.1 FF
vs Jenoptik JD 2.1 xz3
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
JD 2.1 FF15 mm²
JD 2.1 xz3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 2.1 FF and JD 2.1 xz3 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
JD 2.1 FFMetricJD 2.1 xz3
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.69 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
7.22 µm²Pixel area7.22 µm²
13.85 MP/cm²Pixel density13.85 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight170 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery2x AA
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 2.1 FF and JD 2.1 xz3 have the same sensor area. The JD 2.1 FF has the lighter body. The JD 2.1 FF and JD 2.1 xz3 have the same effective resolution. The JD 2.1 xz3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 2.1 xz3
Released in 2003, JD 2.1 xz3 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.