Reasons to choose dc 3100
Released in 2003, dc 3100 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.


The dc 3100 and dp 3210 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The dc 3100 and dp 3210 have the same sensor area. The dc 3100 has the lighter body. The dp 3210 has the higher effective resolution. The dc 3100 and dp 3210 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2003, dc 3100 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.
Released in 2003, dp 3210 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 310 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.