Reasons to choose JD 4363z
Released in 2004, JD 4363z has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 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 4363z
vs Jenoptik JD C 3.1 z3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 4363z31 mm²
JD C 3.1 z3- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The JD 4363z has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
JD 4363zMetricJD C 3.1 z3
4 MPEffective pixels3.3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.08 µmPixel pitch3.05 µm
9.47 µm²Pixel area9.31 µm²
10.56 MP/cm²Pixel density10.74 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight160 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 4363z has the larger sensor area. The JD 4363z and JD C 3.1 z3 have the same body weight. The JD 4363z has the higher effective resolution. The JD 4363z and JD C 3.1 z3 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD C 3.1 z3
Released in 2004, JD C 3.1 z3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.