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Side-by-side comparison

Samsung Digimax 220 SE
vs Samsung Digimax 230

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Samsung / 2001

Digimax 220 SE

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax 230

Samsung / 2002

Digimax 230

Full specifications

Sensor area

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21 mm²
Digimax 220 SE
21 mm²
Digimax 230
Area ratio
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The Digimax 220 SE and Digimax 230 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

Digimax 220 SEMetricDigimax 230
2.11 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.18 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
255 gWeight300 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x 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 220 SE and Digimax 230 have the same sensor area. The Digimax 220 SE has the lighter body. The Digimax 220 SE has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax 230 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Digimax 220 SE

Released in 2001, Digimax 220 SE has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 255 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Digimax 230

Released in 2002, Digimax 230 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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