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 Olympus E-10
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
DiMAGE 7i58 mm²
E-10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE 7i and E-10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE 7iMetricE-10
5.24 MPEffective pixels3.7 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.33 µmPixel pitch3.96 µm
11.08 µm²Pixel area15.7 µm²
9.02 MP/cm²Pixel density6.37 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
650 gWeight1,190 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
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 E-10 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE 7i has the lighter body. The DiMAGE 7i has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE 7i is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-10
Released in 2000, E-10 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 3.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.