Reasons to choose Exilim EX-S3
Released in 2003, Exilim EX-S3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 72 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-S3
vs Olympus C-3020 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Exilim EX-S338 mm²
C-3020 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Exilim EX-S3 and C-3020 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-S3MetricC-3020 Zoom
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
72 gWeight382 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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-S3 and C-3020 Zoom have the same sensor area. The Exilim EX-S3 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-S3 and C-3020 Zoom have the same effective resolution. The Exilim EX-S3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-3020 Zoom
Released in 2001, C-3020 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 382 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.