Reasons to choose d210 motion
Released in 2004, d210 motion has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei d210 motion
vs Rollei dpx 310
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
d210 motion21 mm²
dpx 310- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The dpx 310 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
d210 motionMetricdpx 310
2.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.69 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
7.22 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
13.85 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight160 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 dpx 310 has the larger sensor area. The d210 motion has the lighter body. The dpx 310 has the higher effective resolution. The dpx 310 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose dpx 310
Released in 2005, dpx 310 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.