Reasons to choose PhotoPC 650
Released in 1999, PhotoPC 650 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.9 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson PhotoPC 650
vs Ricoh RDC-4300
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PhotoPC 65017 mm²
RDC-4300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC 650 and RDC-4300 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 650MetricRDC-4300
0.9 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
4.38 µmPixel pitch3.79 µm
19.2 µm²Pixel area14.4 µm²
5.21 MP/cm²Pixel density6.94 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
400 gWeight320 g
Compact Flash Type IStorageSmartMedia
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 PhotoPC 650 and RDC-4300 have the same sensor area. The RDC-4300 has the lighter body. The RDC-4300 has the higher effective resolution. The PhotoPC 650 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose RDC-4300
Released in 1998, RDC-4300 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.