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 Praktica DCZ 2.0
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
DiMAGE X3117 mm²
DCZ 2.0- Area ratio
- 1.14:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13.9%
The DCZ 2.0 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE X31MetricDCZ 2.0
3.2 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.8 × 3.6
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.87 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area8.23 µm²
21.1 MP/cm²Pixel density12.15 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight130 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x 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 DCZ 2.0 has the larger 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 DCZ 2.0
Released in 2002, DCZ 2.0 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.