Reasons to choose dp 3210
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.


The dt 4000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The dt 4000 has the larger sensor area. The dt 4000 has the lighter body. The dt 4000 has the higher effective resolution. The dp 3210 and dt 4000 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.
Released in 2003, dt 4000 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.