Reasons to choose DiMAGE X31
Released in 2004, DiMAGE X31 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Konica-Minolta DiMAGE X31
vs Olympus D-380
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
DiMAGE X3115 mm²
D-380- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE X31 and D-380 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE X31MetricD-380
3.2 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.83 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area7.98 µm²
21.1 MP/cm²Pixel density12.53 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight250 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 DiMAGE X31 and D-380 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE X31 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE X31 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE X31 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-380
Released in 2002, D-380 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.