Reasons to choose DiMAGE 2300
Released in 2000, DiMAGE 2300 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE 2300
vs Minolta DiMAGE 5
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DiMAGE 230038 mm²
DiMAGE 5- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The DiMAGE 2300 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE 2300MetricDiMAGE 5
2.3 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
4.3 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight650 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)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 2300 has the larger sensor area. The DiMAGE 2300 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE 5 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE 5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE 5
Released in 2001, DiMAGE 5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 650 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.