Reasons to choose JD 3300 z3
Released in 2002, JD 3300 z3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.25 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 3300 z3
vs Jenoptik JD 4100 z3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 3300 z342 mm²
JD 4100 z3- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The JD 4100 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.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
JD 3300 z3MetricJD 4100 z3
3.25 MPEffective pixels4.13 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.53 × 5.64
3.41 µmPixel pitch3.21 µm
11.66 µm²Pixel area10.28 µm²
8.58 MP/cm²Pixel density9.72 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight280 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 4100 z3 has the larger sensor area. The JD 3300 z3 and JD 4100 z3 have the same body weight. The JD 4100 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 3300 z3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 4100 z3
Released in 2001, JD 4100 z3 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.