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Side-by-side comparison

Samsung Digimax 340
vs Samsung Digimax 530

Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax 340

Samsung / 2002

Digimax 340

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Samsung Digimax 530

Samsung / 2004

Digimax 530

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
Digimax 340
38 mm²
Digimax 530
Area ratio
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The Digimax 340 and Digimax 530 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Digimax 340MetricDigimax 530
3.2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.44 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
11.84 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
365 gWeight180 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
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 340 and Digimax 530 have the same sensor area. The Digimax 530 has the lighter body. The Digimax 530 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax 530 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

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.

Reasons to choose Digimax 530

Released in 2004, Digimax 530 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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