Reasons to choose PhotoPC 800
Released in 1999, PhotoPC 800 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson PhotoPC 800
vs Epson PhotoPC 850 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
PhotoPC 80031 mm²
PhotoPC 850 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC 800 and PhotoPC 850 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PhotoPC 800MetricPhotoPC 850 Zoom
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.02 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight360 g
Compact FlashStorageCompact 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 800 and PhotoPC 850 Zoom have the same sensor area. The PhotoPC 800 has the lighter body. The PhotoPC 800 and PhotoPC 850 Zoom have the same effective resolution. The PhotoPC 800 and PhotoPC 850 Zoom were both released in 1999. 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.