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.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax 301
vs Samsung NV3
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Digimax 30125 mm²
NV3- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The NV3 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 301MetricNV3
3.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.62 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight142 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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 NV3 has the larger sensor area. The Digimax 301 has the lighter body. The NV3 has the higher effective resolution. The NV3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose NV3
Released in 2006, NV3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.