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.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax 530
vs Samsung Digimax S800
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Digimax 53038 mm²
Digimax S800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digimax 530 and Digimax S800 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 530MetricDigimax S800
5 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.16 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area4.68 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density21.37 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight—
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x 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 530 and Digimax S800 have the same sensor area. The Digimax S800 has the lighter body. The Digimax S800 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax S800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax S800
Released in 2006, Digimax S800 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.