Reasons to choose PhotoPC 3000 Zoom
Released in 2000, PhotoPC 3000 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson PhotoPC 3000 Zoom
vs Epson PhotoPC 850 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PhotoPC 3000 Zoom31 mm²
PhotoPC 850 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The PhotoPC 3000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PhotoPC 3000 ZoomMetricPhotoPC 850 Zoom
3.34 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.37 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight360 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
AA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)BatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
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 PhotoPC 3000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The PhotoPC 3000 Zoom and PhotoPC 850 Zoom have the same body weight. The PhotoPC 3000 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The PhotoPC 3000 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PhotoPC 850 Zoom
Released in 1999, PhotoPC 850 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.