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.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 4.1 zoom
vs Jenoptik JD 5.2 zoom
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
JD 4.1 zoom25 mm²
JD 5.2 zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 4.1 zoom and JD 5.2 zoom 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 zoomMetricJD 5.2 zoom
4 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 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 zoom and JD 5.2 zoom have the same sensor area. The JD 4.1 zoom and JD 5.2 zoom have the same body weight. The JD 5.2 zoom has the higher effective resolution. The JD 4.1 zoom and JD 5.2 zoom were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 5.2 zoom
Released in 2004, JD 5.2 zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.