Reasons to choose DiMAGE 7i
Released in 2002, DiMAGE 7i has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 5.24 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 7i
vs Minolta DiMAGE A1
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
DiMAGE 7i58 mm²
DiMAGE A1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE 7i and DiMAGE A1 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 7iMetricDiMAGE A1
5.24 MPEffective pixels5.3 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.33 µmPixel pitch3.31 µm
11.08 µm²Pixel area10.96 µm²
9.02 MP/cm²Pixel density9.13 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
650 gWeight560 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA (2) 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 7i and DiMAGE A1 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE A1 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE A1 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE A1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE A1
Released in 2003, DiMAGE A1 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 5.3 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.