Reasons to choose ePhoto 1280
Released in 1997, ePhoto 1280 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 0.7 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
AgfaPhoto ePhoto 1280
vs Olympus C-1000L
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ePhoto 128031 mm²
C-1000L- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The C-1000L has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ePhoto 1280MetricC-1000L
0.7 MPEffective pixels0.85 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.4 × 4.8
6.38 µmPixel pitch6.01 µm
40.66 µm²Pixel area36.14 µm²
2.46 MP/cm²Pixel density2.77 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight560 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)Battery4x 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 C-1000L has the larger sensor area. The ePhoto 1280 has the lighter body. The C-1000L has the higher effective resolution. The C-1000L is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-1000L
Released in 1998, C-1000L has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.85 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.