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Side-by-side comparison

Samsung Digimax 330
vs Samsung Digimax 340

Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax 330

Samsung / 2001

Digimax 330

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax 340

Samsung / 2002

Digimax 340

Full specifications

Sensor area

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42 mm²
Digimax 330
38 mm²
Digimax 340
Area ratio
1.12:1
Absolute difference
5 mm²
Relative difference
12.1%

The Digimax 330 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 330MetricDigimax 340
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.57 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
12.72 µm²Pixel area11.84 µm²
7.86 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
397 gWeight365 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x AABattery4x 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 330 has the larger sensor area. The Digimax 340 has the lighter body. The Digimax 330 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax 340 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Digimax 330

Released in 2001, Digimax 330 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 397 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Digimax 340

Released in 2002, Digimax 340 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 365 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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