Reasons to choose da10
Released in 2006, da10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei da10
vs Rollei dpx 310
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
da1021 mm²
dpx 310- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The da10 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
da10Metricdpx 310
5 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
125 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 da10 has the larger sensor area. The da10 has the lighter body. The da10 has the higher effective resolution. The da10 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.