Reasons to choose QV-300
Released in 1996, QV-300 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio QV-300
vs Epson PhotoPC 500
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
QV-30017 mm²
PhotoPC 500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The QV-300 and PhotoPC 500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
QV-300MetricPhotoPC 500
0.3 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
7.59 µmPixel pitch7.59 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area57.6 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density1.74 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
290 gWeight320 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 QV-300 and PhotoPC 500 have the same sensor area. The QV-300 has the lighter body. The QV-300 and PhotoPC 500 have the same effective resolution. The PhotoPC 500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PhotoPC 500
Released in 1997, PhotoPC 500 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.