Reasons to choose JD 4100 z3 S
Released in 2002, JD 4100 z3 S has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 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 4100 z3 S
vs Jenoptik JD 5200 z3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 4100 z3 S38 mm²
JD 5200 z3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 4100 z3 S and JD 5200 z3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
JD 4100 z3 SMetricJD 5200 z3
4 MPEffective pixels5.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.08 µmPixel pitch2.7 µm
9.47 µm²Pixel area7.29 µm²
10.56 MP/cm²Pixel density13.72 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
370 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 S and JD 5200 z3 have the same sensor area. The JD 5200 z3 has the lighter body. The JD 5200 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 4100 z3 S and JD 5200 z3 were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 5200 z3
Released in 2002, JD 5200 z3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.