Reasons to choose FinePix A600 Zoom
Released in 2006, FinePix A600 Zoom has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix A600 Zoom
vs Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
FinePix A600 Zoom58 mm²
C-8080 Wide Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.37:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 36.8%
The C-8080 Wide Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix A600 ZoomMetricC-8080 Wide Zoom
6.1 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.64 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
6.96 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
14.36 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
195 gWeight660 g
Internal storageStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD Picture
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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 C-8080 Wide Zoom has the larger sensor area. The FinePix A600 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-8080 Wide Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix A600 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-8080 Wide Zoom
Released in 2004, C-8080 Wide Zoom has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 660 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.