Reasons to choose Digimax U-CA501
Released in 2004, Digimax U-CA501 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung Digimax U-CA501
vs Samsung NV3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Digimax U-CA50125 mm²
NV3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digimax U-CA501 and NV3 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 U-CA501MetricNV3
5 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight142 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
1x CR-V3, Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 Digimax U-CA501 and NV3 have the same sensor area. The Digimax U-CA501 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.