Reasons to choose DiMAGE Xi
Released in 2002, DiMAGE Xi has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE Xi
vs Minolta DiMAGE Xt
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DiMAGE Xi21 mm²
DiMAGE Xt- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE Xi and DiMAGE Xt 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 XiMetricDiMAGE Xt
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.53 µmPixel pitch2.53 µm
6.38 µm²Pixel area6.38 µm²
15.67 MP/cm²Pixel density15.67 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
135 gWeight146 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (NP-200) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 Xi and DiMAGE Xt have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE Xi has the lighter body. The DiMAGE Xi and DiMAGE Xt have the same effective resolution. The DiMAGE Xt is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE Xt
Released in 2003, DiMAGE Xt has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 146 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.