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 700
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PhotoPC 50017 mm²
PhotoPC 700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC 500 and PhotoPC 700 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
PhotoPC 500MetricPhotoPC 700
0.3 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
7.59 µmPixel pitch3.79 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area14.4 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density6.94 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight280 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)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 500 and PhotoPC 700 have the same sensor area. The PhotoPC 700 has the lighter body. The PhotoPC 700 has the higher effective resolution. The PhotoPC 700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PhotoPC 700
Released in 1998, PhotoPC 700 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.