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.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax 220 SE
vs Samsung Digimax 35 MP3
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Digimax 220 SE17 mm²
Digimax 35 MP3- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Digimax 220 SE 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digimax 220 SEMetricDigimax 35 MP3
2.11 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor4.8 × 3.6
3.18 µmPixel pitch7.59 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area57.6 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density1.74 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
255 gWeight190 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x 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 Digimax 220 SE has the larger sensor area. The Digimax 35 MP3 has the lighter body. The Digimax 220 SE has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax 220 SE is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax 35 MP3
Released in 2000, Digimax 35 MP3 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.