Reasons to choose PDR 3300
Released in 2002, PDR 3300 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 325 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Toshiba PDR 3300
vs Toshiba PDR 4300
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PDR 330038 mm²
PDR 4300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR 3300 and PDR 4300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PDR 3300MetricPDR 4300
3.2 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.44 µmPixel pitch3 µm
11.84 µm²Pixel area9.02 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density11.08 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
325 gWeight175 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
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 PDR 3300 and PDR 4300 have the same sensor area. The PDR 4300 has the lighter body. The PDR 4300 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR 4300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR 4300
Released in 2003, PDR 4300 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.