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.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson PhotoPC 500
vs Epson PhotoPC 550
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PhotoPC 50017 mm²
PhotoPC 550- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC 500 and PhotoPC 550 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PhotoPC 500MetricPhotoPC 550
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—
320 gWeight170 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 500 and PhotoPC 550 have the same sensor area. The PhotoPC 550 has the lighter body. The PhotoPC 500 and PhotoPC 550 have the same effective resolution. The PhotoPC 500 and PhotoPC 550 were both released in 1997. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PhotoPC 550
Released in 1997, PhotoPC 550 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.