Reasons to choose Digi 30
Released in 2006, Digi 30 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Digi 30
vs Praktica Dpix 5100
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Digi 3025 mm²
Dpix 5100- Area ratio
- 1.24:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.7%
The Digi 30 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 30MetricDpix 5100
3.2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor5.75 × 4.32
3.1 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
9.6 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
10.42 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
—Weight90 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABattery2x AA
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 Digi 30 has the larger sensor area. The Digi 30 has the lighter body. The Dpix 5100 has the higher effective resolution. The Dpix 5100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 5100
Released in 2007, Dpix 5100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.