Reasons to choose sensor 830s
Released in 2009, sensor 830s has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
AgfaPhoto sensor 830s
vs Olympus SP 550 UZ
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
sensor 830s25 mm²
SP 550 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The sensor 830s and SP 550 UZ have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
sensor 830sMetricSP 550 UZ
8 MPEffective pixels7.4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.83 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.36 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density29.79 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight365 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture card
2x 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 sensor 830s and SP 550 UZ have the same sensor area. The sensor 830s has the lighter body. The sensor 830s has the higher effective resolution. The sensor 830s is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SP 550 UZ
Released in 2007, SP 550 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 365 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.