Reasons to choose Exilim EX-M1
Released in 2002, Exilim EX-M1 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 86 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-M1
vs Olympus C-960 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Exilim EX-M121 mm²
C-960 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-M1 and C-960 Zoom 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
Exilim EX-M1MetricC-960 Zoom
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.31 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.05 µmPixel pitch4.03 µm
16.4 µm²Pixel area16.27 µm²
6.1 MP/cm²Pixel density6.14 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
86 gWeight380 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery4x 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 Exilim EX-M1 and C-960 Zoom have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-M1 has the lighter body. The C-960 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-M1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-960 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-960 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.31 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.