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 Pentax EI-2000
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
DiMAGE 7i58 mm²
EI-2000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE 7i and EI-2000 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 7iMetricEI-2000
5.24 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.33 µmPixel pitch5.53 µm
11.08 µm²Pixel area30.57 µm²
9.02 MP/cm²Pixel density3.27 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
650 gWeight630 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash
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 EI-2000 have the same sensor area. The EI-2000 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 EI-2000
Released in 2000, EI-2000 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 630 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.