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 2100 M
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
JD 2.1 FF21 mm²
JD 2100 M- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The JD 2100 M has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
JD 2.1 FFMetricJD 2100 M
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.69 µmPixel pitch3.18 µm
7.22 µm²Pixel area10.1 µm²
13.85 MP/cm²Pixel density9.9 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight256 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
2x AABattery4x 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 2100 M has the larger sensor area. The JD 2.1 FF has the lighter body. The JD 2100 M has the higher effective resolution. The JD 2.1 FF and JD 2100 M were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 2100 M
Released in 2002, JD 2100 M has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 256 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.