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.
Side-by-side comparison
Toshiba PDR 4300
vs Toshiba PDR 5300
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PDR 430038 mm²
PDR 5300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR 4300 and PDR 5300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PDR 4300MetricPDR 5300
4.2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
9.02 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
11.08 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight179 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
4x AABatteryLi-Ion 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 PDR 4300 and PDR 5300 have the same sensor area. The PDR 4300 has the lighter body. The PDR 5300 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR 4300 and PDR 5300 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR 5300
Released in 2003, PDR 5300 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 179 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.