Reasons to choose Digimax 201
Released in 2002, Digimax 201 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax 201
vs Samsung Digimax 301
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Digimax 20121 mm²
Digimax 301- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The Digimax 301 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digimax 201MetricDigimax 301
2 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
220 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 Digimax 301 has the larger sensor area. The Digimax 301 has the lighter body. The Digimax 301 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax 301 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax 301
Released in 2004, Digimax 301 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.