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.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 2.1 xz3
vs Jenoptik JD 3.3 AF
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
JD 2.1 xz321 mm²
JD 3.3 AF- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The JD 3.3 AF 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 xz3MetricJD 3.3 AF
2.1 MPEffective pixels3.3 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.69 µmPixel pitch2.54 µm
7.22 µm²Pixel area6.46 µm²
13.85 MP/cm²Pixel density15.48 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight175 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure 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 3.3 AF has the larger sensor area. The JD 2.1 xz3 has the lighter body. The JD 3.3 AF has the higher effective resolution. The JD 2.1 xz3 and JD 3.3 AF were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 3.3 AF
Released in 2003, JD 3.3 AF has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.