Reasons to choose DiMAGE E203
Released in 2001, DiMAGE E203 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE E203
vs Minolta DiMAGE X
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DiMAGE E20321 mm²
DiMAGE X- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE E203 and DiMAGE X 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 E203MetricDiMAGE X
2.3 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.04 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
9.27 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
10.79 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight135 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion (NP-200) Li-ion battery
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 E203 and DiMAGE X have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE X has the lighter body. The DiMAGE E203 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE X
Released in 2002, DiMAGE X has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.