Reasons to choose JD 2300 z3
Released in 2002, JD 2300 z3 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 2300 z3
vs Jenoptik JD 3300 z3 S
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
JD 2300 z338 mm²
JD 3300 z3 S- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The JD 2300 z3 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 2300 z3MetricJD 3300 z3 S
2.3 MPEffective pixels3.24 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
4.3 µmPixel pitch3.42 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area11.7 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density8.55 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight370 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x 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 2300 z3 has the larger sensor area. The JD 2300 z3 and JD 3300 z3 S have the same body weight. The JD 3300 z3 S has the higher effective resolution. The JD 2300 z3 and JD 3300 z3 S were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 3300 z3 S
Released in 2002, JD 3300 z3 S has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.24 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.