Reasons to choose PDR M71
Released in 2001, PDR M71 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 322 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Toshiba PDR M71
vs Toshiba PDR M81
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PDR M7138 mm²
PDR M81- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR M71 and PDR M81 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PDR M71MetricPDR M81
3.34 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.02 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density11.08 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
322 gWeight340 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
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 M71 and PDR M81 have the same sensor area. The PDR M71 has the lighter body. The PDR M81 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR M71 and PDR M81 were both released in 2001. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR M81
Released in 2001, PDR M81 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.