Reasons to choose DiMAGE 2330
Released in 2000, DiMAGE 2330 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE 2330
vs Minolta RD-3000
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DiMAGE 233031 mm²
RD-3000- Area ratio
- 1.38:1
- Absolute difference
- 12 mm²
- Relative difference
- 38.2%
The DiMAGE 2330 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 2330MetricRD-3000
2.3 MPEffective pixels2.7 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.3 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area11.38 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density8.79 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight1,000 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
AA (4) 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 2330 has the larger sensor area. The DiMAGE 2330 has the lighter body. The RD-3000 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE 2330 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose RD-3000
Released in 1999, RD-3000 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,000 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.