Reasons to choose JD 4.1 xz3
Released in 2003, JD 4.1 xz3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 4.1 xz3
vs Jenoptik JD 4.1 z8
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
JD 4.1 xz325 mm²
JD 4.1 z8- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 4.1 xz3 and JD 4.1 z8 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
JD 4.1 xz3MetricJD 4.1 z8
4.13 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.45 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
6.01 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
16.63 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight336 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
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 4.1 xz3 and JD 4.1 z8 have the same sensor area. The JD 4.1 xz3 has the lighter body. The JD 4.1 xz3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 4.1 xz3 and JD 4.1 z8 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 4.1 z8
Released in 2003, JD 4.1 z8 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 336 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.