Reasons to choose JD C 2.1 LCD
Released in 2003, JD C 2.1 LCD has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD C 2.1 LCD
vs Jenoptik JD C 3.0 S
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
JD C 2.1 LCD31 mm²
JD C 3.0 S- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD C 2.1 LCD and JD C 3.0 S have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
JD C 2.1 LCDMetricJD C 3.0 S
2 MPEffective pixels3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.92 µmPixel pitch3.2 µm
15.36 µm²Pixel area10.24 µm²
6.51 MP/cm²Pixel density9.77 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight90 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
4x AAABattery3x AAA
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 C 2.1 LCD and JD C 3.0 S have the same sensor area. The JD C 3.0 S has the lighter body. The JD C 3.0 S has the higher effective resolution. The JD C 2.1 LCD and JD C 3.0 S were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD C 3.0 S
Released in 2003, JD C 3.0 S has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.