Reasons to choose DiMAGE E40
Released in 2005, DiMAGE E40 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The DiMAGE X1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The DiMAGE X1 has the larger sensor area. The DiMAGE E40 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE X1 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE E40 and DiMAGE X1 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2005, DiMAGE E40 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2005, DiMAGE X1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.