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 E201
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DiMAGE 230042 mm²
DiMAGE E201- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE 2300 and DiMAGE E201 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE 2300MetricDiMAGE E201
2.3 MPEffective pixels2.3 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
4.3 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight300 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
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 and DiMAGE E201 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE 2300 and DiMAGE E201 have the same body weight. The DiMAGE 2300 and DiMAGE E201 have the same effective resolution. The DiMAGE E201 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE E201
Released in 2001, DiMAGE E201 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.