Reasons to choose JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4
Released in 2005, JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4
vs Jenoptik JD 4.1 zoom
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
JD 4.1 z3 MPEG425 mm²
JD 4.1 zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4 and JD 4.1 zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4MetricJD 4.1 zoom
4 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight150 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 4.1 z3 MPEG4 and JD 4.1 zoom have the same sensor area. The JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4 and JD 4.1 zoom have the same body weight. The JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4 and JD 4.1 zoom have the same effective resolution. The JD 4.1 z3 MPEG4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 4.1 zoom
Released in 2004, JD 4.1 zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.