Reasons to choose D-40 Zoom
Released in 2001, D-40 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-40 Zoom
vs Samsung Digimax V4
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
D-40 Zoom38 mm²
Digimax V4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-40 Zoom and Digimax V4 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
D-40 ZoomMetricDigimax V4
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch3.12 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area9.72 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density10.29 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
270 gWeight165 g
SmartMediaStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 D-40 Zoom and Digimax V4 have the same sensor area. The Digimax V4 has the lighter body. The D-40 Zoom and Digimax V4 have the same effective resolution. The Digimax V4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax V4
Released in 2003, Digimax V4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.