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.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE 5
vs Minolta DiMAGE S404
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DiMAGE 538 mm²
DiMAGE S404- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE 5 and DiMAGE S404 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 5MetricDiMAGE S404
3.34 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.04 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.24 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density10.82 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
650 gWeight425 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I
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 5 and DiMAGE S404 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE S404 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE S404 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE S404 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE S404
Released in 2002, DiMAGE S404 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 425 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.