Reasons to choose dcx 400
Released in 2004, dcx 400 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Rollei dcx 400
vs Rollei dr 5100
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
dcx 40038 mm²
dr 5100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The dcx 400 and dr 5100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
dcx 400Metricdr 5100
4 MPEffective pixels5.13 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.08 µmPixel pitch2.72 µm
9.47 µm²Pixel area7.39 µm²
10.56 MP/cm²Pixel density13.54 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight205 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery2x 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 dcx 400 and dr 5100 have the same sensor area. The dcx 400 has the lighter body. The dr 5100 has the higher effective resolution. The dr 5100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose dr 5100
Released in 2005, dr 5100 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.13 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.