Reasons to choose DiMAGE F100
Released in 2002, DiMAGE F100 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE F100
vs Minolta DiMAGE G500
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DiMAGE F10038 mm²
DiMAGE G500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE F100 and DiMAGE G500 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 F100MetricDiMAGE G500
4.1 MPEffective pixels5.4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.04 µmPixel pitch2.65 µm
9.24 µm²Pixel area7.02 µm²
10.82 MP/cm²Pixel density14.25 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
245 gWeight200 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick, MultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 F100 and DiMAGE G500 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE G500 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE G500 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE G500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE G500
Released in 2003, DiMAGE G500 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.4 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.