Reasons to choose Digi 3
Released in 2005, Digi 3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Digi 3
vs Praktica Exakta DC 4200
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Digi 338 mm²
Exakta DC 4200- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Exakta DC 4200 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digi 3MetricExakta DC 4200
3.2 MPEffective pixels4 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.1 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
9.6 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
10.42 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
105 gWeight196 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AAABatteryLi-Ion 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 Exakta DC 4200 has the larger sensor area. The Digi 3 has the lighter body. The Exakta DC 4200 has the higher effective resolution. The Digi 3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exakta DC 4200
Released in 2004, Exakta DC 4200 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 196 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.