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 Olympus C-1 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
JD 2.1 xz315 mm²
C-1 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 2.1 xz3 and C-1 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 2.1 xz3MetricC-1 Zoom
2.1 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.69 µmPixel pitch3.42 µm
7.22 µm²Pixel area11.67 µm²
13.85 MP/cm²Pixel density8.57 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight225 g
Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
2x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 xz3 and C-1 Zoom have the same sensor area. The JD 2.1 xz3 has the lighter body. The JD 2.1 xz3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 2.1 xz3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-1 Zoom
Released in 2001, C-1 Zoom has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 225 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.