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 HP Photosmart 720
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PhotoPC 3000 Zoom38 mm²
Photosmart 720- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC 3000 Zoom and Photosmart 720 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
PhotoPC 3000 ZoomMetricPhotosmart 720
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight266 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)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 PhotoPC 3000 Zoom and Photosmart 720 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart 720 has the lighter body. The PhotoPC 3000 Zoom and Photosmart 720 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart 720 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart 720
Released in 2002, Photosmart 720 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 266 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.