Reasons to choose Optima 830UW
Released in 2009, Optima 830UW has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The Optima 830UW and sensor 505-X have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The Optima 830UW and sensor 505-X have the same sensor area. The sensor 505-X has the lighter body. The Optima 830UW has the higher effective resolution. The Optima 830UW and sensor 505-X were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2009, Optima 830UW has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2009, sensor 505-X has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 85 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.